Rihanna Celebrates A$AP Rocky’s Joyful Fatherhood

Rihanna has expressed her profound appreciation for witnessing A$AP Rocky embrace fatherhood; yet, there exists a tinge of rivalry stemming from their sons’ adulation for him.

In a recent conversation featured in Harper’s Bazaar, the acclaimed artist, now 37, lauded the rapper, aged 36, proclaiming that the pinnacle of his character is epitomized in his paternal instincts, reflecting a purity and charm that profoundly impresses her.

The artistry of his parenting has not gone unnoticed by their sons, RZA, aged two, and Riot, at eighteen months—so much so that it occasionally provokes a touch of irritation in the Fenty Beauty mogul.

“It vexes me that my children seem to exhibit a greater affinity for him than they do for me,” she confided to Harper’s Bazaar. “It prompts me to assert, ‘Are you aware of who nurtured you? Do you recognize the one who brought you into this world?’ Yet, their love for him is unmistakable, and witnessing it is indeed the greatest joy.”

Rihanna further illuminated aspects of their relationship, revealing their commitment to maintaining a grounded and unperturbed lifestyle amid the perpetual scrutiny that accompanies their celebrity status.

Particularly during their sojourns in New York City, the couple embraces public life, frequenting bars, restaurants, and arcades—refusing to retreat into seclusion due to their prominence.

“We revel in dining and shopping amidst others. We cherish strolling the streets, surrounded by people,” the mother of two articulated.

“I eschew private accommodations,” she continued. “I have no desire to commandeer entire stores. The existence of a Rapunzel-like existence is deeply isolating and lonely. What am I shielding myself from? In truth, I am permitting external forces to dictate the diminishment of the life I ought to be living.”

Living as though no one is observing is of paramount significance for both of them, with Rihanna underscoring that such authenticity is especially vital for Rocky.

The couple has provided infrequent yet heartfelt glimpses into their lives—both as partners and as devoted parents to RZA and Riot—over the years.

The rapper first articulated his feelings regarding their relationship in GQ’s June/July 2021 feature, declaring Rihanna as “the love of my life.”

“I find that being in this relationship has significantly enriched my life,” he expressed. “She surpasses countless others.”