Rihanna and her longtime friend A$AP Rocky transitioned from friendship to something more about three years ago, eventually welcoming their first child together in 2022. Their bond dates back to A$AP joining Rihanna’s Diamond Tour in 2013, where they formed a close connection. Rihanna even made an appearance in A$AP’s music video “Fashion Killa” later that year.
Speculation about A$AP and Rihanna’s romantic relationship began shortly after Rihanna ended her three-year relationship with billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel in January 2020. Sources cited differences in their lifestyles as a factor in the breakup. Following her split from Jameel, Rihanna was frequently seen spending time with A$AP Rocky. Notably, A$AP had previously dated Kendall Jenner in 2016, with their relationship concluding in 2017.
As of the beginning of 2023, the power couple continues to capture attention, with fans eager to learn more about their relationship and how they are adjusting to parenthood.
On December 2nd, the couple made an appearance on the red carpet of the British Fashion Awards in London. Rihanna donned a mint green satin dress from her own brand, Fenty, accessorized with matching gloves and wrap, along with a diamond-studded choker necklace. A$AP opted for an all-black tuxedo paired with sneakers. During the event, Janet Jackson presented Rihanna with her first fashion award nomination for Urban Luxe.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky sparked dating rumors in the tabloids shortly after news of her split from Hassan Jameel surfaced. According to Entertainment Tonight, the pair were seen together at the Yams Day Benefit Concert in Brooklyn. A source hinted at a romantic connection between them to The Sun, stating, “they’re really enjoying each other’s company and taking things easy as it’s still early days.”
However, shortly after The Sun’s report, E! News dismissed the speculation about their relationship. A source told E!, “Rihanna is single. She just got out of a long intense relationship with Hassan. She wants to be single and isn’t going to jump into something. She’s hanging out with A$AP Rocky, but she is not dating him. They have a long history and she’s just having fun.”