American rapper A$AP Rocky has dropped a shocking revelation about his love life, admitting that his mother always wanted him to be with Rihanna, even when he was dating another woman.
In a candid interview with The New York Times, Rocky revealed that his mum once advised him to end his relationship at the time and pursue Rihanna instead — years before their romance ever became a reality.
“My Mum Said Rihanna Is the One”
According to Rocky, he and Rihanna were only close friends back then, and he had no romantic intentions toward her.
“Rihanna has always been my boo. I always f*cked with her,” Rocky said.
“My mother used to tell me, ‘I know you like this girl you’re with right now, but I want you with Riri.’”
Rocky admitted he dismissed his mum’s advice at the time, insisting Rihanna was “just a friend.” But his mother wasn’t convinced.
“She kept insisting Rihanna was a real one and that I should go for her. Mothers know best,” he added.
Why He’s Glad It Didn’t Happen Earlier
Despite the advice, Rocky said he’s grateful he didn’t rush into a relationship with Rihanna back then.
According to him, timing was everything.
“I’m thankful our relationship started when it did. At any time before that, I don’t think I was ready. And I don’t think she was ready either,” he said.
Rocky explained that neither of them was prepared for commitment or family life at the time, and forcing things could have ruined what they eventually built.
From Friends to Family
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s bond dates back to 2013, when he joined her on the Diamond Tour. Their friendship deepened over the years, but romance rumours only began swirling in 2020, shortly after Rihanna ended her relationship with billionaire Hassan Jameel.
Before Rihanna, Rocky was romantically linked to Kendall Jenner between 2016 and 2017.
Fast forward to today, and the story has a fairytale ending:
- First child: 2022
- Second child: 2023
- Third child: 2025
Internet Reacts: “Mothers Know Best!”
Fans online are calling the story proof that mothers see the future before anyone else.
Many say Rocky’s mum deserves her flowers for predicting one of the most powerful celebrity unions in music and fashion.
Bottom Line
What started as a mother’s intuition turned into one of pop culture’s biggest love stories. A$AP Rocky may not have listened immediately — but in the end, mum was right.
And the rest, as they say, is history.
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