How A$AP Rocky and Rihanna's Love Story Began
USAThu Jan 15 2026
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A$AP Rocky recently spilled the tea on how his mom played cupid in his relationship with Rihanna. He shared this on the "NYT Popcast" and it's quite the story! Rocky admitted his mom kept pushing him to ask Rihanna out when they were just friends. He thought Rihanna wasn't interested, but he was always up for it. Who wouldn't be, right?
Rocky's mom had a good eye. He said she knew best and he's glad he listened. He felt he wasn't ready for a serious relationship before they got together. They clicked because they were on the same page. Both born in the same year and sharing cultural ties. Rocky's dad is from Rihanna's country, Barbados. So, when he visits, he gets to see both sides of his family.
They first met in 2012 at the MTV Video Music Awards. They were friends for years before things turned romantic in 2020. Now, they have three kids together: RZA, Riot, and Rocki. People wonder if they're married, especially since Rocky calls Rihanna his "wife. "
It's interesting to see how family played a big role in their love story. It's not every day you hear about a mom setting her son up with a superstar. But it worked out for them. They seem happy and their kids are adorable.