A$AP Rocky opens up about his mother supporting his relationship with Rihanna

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A$AP Rocky’s relationship with Rihanna took many by surprise, but his mother actually predicted it! The rapper recently shared that his mom always thought Rihanna was the one for him, even when he was with other partners.

During a recent episode of The New York Times’ Popcast (shared on January 14th), A$AP Rocky opened up about how finding the right person can shift your outlook on life. He spoke candidly and thoughtfully, offering fans a personal glimpse into the factors – including family, love, and timing – that have shaped his life.

Now a dad to three children with Rihanna, A$AP Rocky explained that their relationship wasn’t an instant connection. It developed over time through shared experiences, a deep understanding of each other, and, as he put it, a sense that they were meant to be parents.

A$AP Rocky on love, growth, and perspective

Rocky shared that finding the right partner can fundamentally change your perspective on life.

He explained that finding a partner can completely transform your life. Before he had kids, he felt like being with someone he loved opened his eyes and gave him clarity. He described how a partner can quickly help you distinguish between genuine and superficial friendships, pointing out who truly has your best interests at heart and who doesn’t.

Joe Coscarelli, co-hosting the show, playfully pointed out that Rocky wasn’t just interested in anyone. Stallone responded with a heartfelt statement: “I ended up with a truly special woman.”

Rocky described how remarkably similar their lives are, noting shared family backgrounds and life experiences. They were born in the same year, and Rocky’s father is from the same country as her. He enjoys visiting family in both their countries and finds the many parallels between their lives amusing. They often share these observations and laugh about them together.

A mother’s advice that aged perfectly

Honestly, the part that really got to me in the story was when Rocky thought back to how his mom always believed in him when he was starting out. It was super heartwarming and made me feel for the character on a whole new level.

“She was always my boo, you know what I’m saying? Like, I always f***** with her.”

He shared that his mother consistently encouraged him to pursue a relationship with Rihanna, even when he was already dating other people.

My mom used to jokingly suggest I date Rihanna, even when I was seeing someone else. I’d tell her, ‘Mom, why do you always say that? That girl isn’t interested in me that way.’ Now, looking back, I realize my mom was right all along. It really is true that mothers know best.

A$AP Rocky’s new era

Rocky shared that he feels lucky Rihanna entered his life at the right moment, as they both weren’t prepared for a relationship before. He believes this personal growth has also influenced his music.

He just released his fourth album, Don’t Be Dumb, which has 15 songs and includes collaborations with Doechii, Brent Faiyaz, BossMan Dlow, and Tyler, The Creator. The album is already generating buzz in the hip-hop community, with many fans believing he’s referencing Drake in several of the tracks.

A$AP Rocky appears to be happily embracing his future, balancing family, his music, and time for personal thought – a path his mother always foresaw for him.

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2026-01-17 14:00