A$AP Rocky Fell in Love with Rihanna Before He Was Famous

January 20, 2026

A$AP Rocky Fell in Love with Rihanna Before He Was Famous

Rapper A$AP Rocky opened up about stepping into a new chapter of his life, from welcoming a third child with Rihanna to feeling renewed both personally and creatively. He shared that he truly feels like a “new man.”

Rocky reflected on how he first met Rihanna long before fame entered the picture. The two locked eyes outside a New York City nightclub when he couldn’t even get inside an unexpected moment that would later become part of their love story. Hearing him affectionately refer to Rihanna as “my lady” made the story even sweeter.

A lifelong lover of fashion since the age of four, Rocky spoke about how modeling for Gucci and Guess feels like a full-circle moment in his career. His creative journey continues to expand into film as well, with roles in Highest 2 Lowest and The Rose Byrne Project. Director Spike Lee praised Rocky’s screen presence, saying he can more than hold his own alongside Denzel Washington. Rocky recalled the experience fondly, noting how Denzel offered him invaluable advice and joked that playing a rapper on screen wasn’t exactly a stretch.

He also revealed details about his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb, including his dream collaboration with Tim Burton, who created the album artwork. Rocky laughed about how he “stalked and harassed” Burton for years until the two finally connected. Once they did, Burton and his daughter would spend mornings creating art together, and one of those projects ultimately became the album cover.

In addition to music and film, Rocky shared a heartfelt moment about partnering with Bilt to cover the rent for every tenant in the building where he grew up a powerful reminder that no matter how far he’s come, he hasn’t forgotten where he started.

From love and family to fashion, film, and giving back, A$AP Rocky’s story continues to unfold in the most meaningful ways. See more inside…