How A$AP Rocky and Rihanna's Love Story Began

A$AP Rocky recently shared an intriguing story about how his mom played a pivotal role in his relationship with Rihanna. He disclosed this on the "NYT Popcast", and it's quite the tale!

The Setup

• Rocky admitted his mom kept pushing him to ask Rihanna out when they were just friends.
• He thought Rihanna wasn't interested, but he was always up for it. Who wouldn't be, right?

Mom Knows Best

• Rocky's mom had a good eye. He said she knew best, and he's glad he listened.
• He felt he wasn't ready for a serious relationship before they got together.

The Connection

• They clicked because they were on the same page.
• Both born in the same year and sharing cultural ties.
• Rocky's dad is from Rihanna's country, Barbados. So, when he visits, he gets to see both sides of his family.

The Meet-Cute

• They first met in 2012 at the MTV Video Music Awards.
• They were friends for years before things turned romantic in 2020.

Family Life

• Now, they have three kids together: RZA, Riot, and Rocki.
• People wonder if they're married, especially since Rocky calls Rihanna his "wife".

The Takeaway

• It's interesting to see how family played a big role in their love story.
• It's not every day you hear about a mom setting her son up with a superstar.
• But it worked out for them. They seem happy, and their kids are adorable.