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A$AP Rocky Says Fatherhood Softened Him in New W Magazine Interview

The rapper credits his three children with Rihanna for a more emotional outlook.

Overview

  • In W Magazine's Jan. 6 profile, he says he is "way more emotional" since having kids, shifting from "cold-hearted" to "a loving kind of fella."
  • He signals a protective stance toward his newborn daughter, telling the magazine about future suitors, "I'm going to pray for them."
  • He and Rihanna now have three children: daughter Rocki Irish, nearly four months old, and sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2.
  • He has publicly embraced being a "girl dad," calling Rocki his "baby twin," and says the boys sometimes get "a little jealous" yet are getting along well.
  • He links parenthood to his creative identity, a theme he has discussed on Vogue's podcast and that coverage notes alongside his recent acting roles.