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A$AP Rocky Credits His Mom for Urging Him to Date Rihanna in NYT Popcast Clip

The revelation coincides with promotion of his album Don’t Be Dumb.

Overview

  • In a newly shared Popcast teaser, A$AP Rocky recalls his mother, Renee Black, telling him she wanted him "with RiRi" years before they coupled, praising Rihanna as "real" and concluding, "Mothers know best."
  • He says partnering with Rihanna "took a blindfold off," describing how her counsel helped him see which relationships in his life were genuine.
  • The pair were friends for years after first meeting around 2012 and became romantic in late 2019 or early 2020 before publicly confirming the relationship by 2021.
  • They now have three children together — sons RZA and Riot and daughter Rocki — a family milestone he cites while reflecting on how the relationship changed him.
  • Coverage also notes Rihanna’s recent Instagram comment hinting she might consider another child in 2026, which has prompted speculation without any confirmation.