A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, is a career-defining artist, musician and global icon. He has undeniably won the public over both through his incredible musical abilities and his developing role as the quintessential family man. Since kicking off his award-winning career as a rapper, producer and mogul in the 2010s, he’s established himself as an entertainment star to a cultural leader. As one of the co-chairs of the upcoming 2025 Met Gala, A$AP Rocky is gearing up for fashion’s most anticipated night while navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood alongside his partner, music icon Rihanna.
The couple’s son, RZA, was born on May 13, 2022, and is their first child together. Unsurprisingly, this transformative experience has had a profound effect on A$AP Rocky’s outlook on his music. He has expressed how fatherhood has profoundly influenced his life, stating, “I do have songs where I’m talking about my life, and fatherhood is one of the things that I bring up, though—adapting to changes and having a work-family balance.”
The Journey into Fatherhood
Keeping his son close His embrace of fatherhood has been rooted in profound contemplation about his duties and purpose. Plus, he’s been candid about how becoming a father has changed his approach to the game—and life, for that matter.
“Once you a parent, you just embody that, no matter what.” – A$AP Rocky
Along with RZA, the pair welcomed their second son, Riot, on August 3, 2023. Rihanna explained that Pharrell Williams was the inspiration behind the name. He proposed it over the course of a long-ripening portentous anticipation of the birth of a girl.
“He gave us this name thinking it was going to be a girl, because he had seen something online.” – Rihanna
Rihanna praised A$AP Rocky’s parenting skills, calling him “the greatest dad in the whole wide world,” underscoring their commitment to raising their children in a nurturing environment.
Balancing Fame and Family
Both A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have been extraordinarily successful in their music careers. Their loving friendship grew after they first crossed paths in 2012 and dated a few years later in 2019. As one of the most prominent celebrity couples in the music world, they navigate the complexities of fame while prioritizing their family life.
Rihanna has been vocal about Pharrell’s life-changing impact. She is convinced that he has an extraordinary understanding of names and their significance.
“Pharrell is very deep. He’s not surface. He will never say anything and just leave it there with a full stop. He will have the entire history: the energy, the time, the month that it is.” – Rihanna
The longtime partners are masters at integrating their artistic pursuits with the joys and challenges of parenthood. Their commitment to each other and their kids is evident through this gift.
Looking Ahead
A$AP Rocky preparing for his Met Gala debut lewk. It’s his new journey as a father that helps ground him during this exciting time. Though he’s maturing as an artist, the joys and duties of fatherhood have only deepened. The journey of A$AP Rocky and Rihanna showcases how love and family can flourish amidst the pressures of public life.
