A$AP Rocky Shares What Rihanna’s Support Means to Him

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards in New York City on Dec. 1, 2025.
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Key Highlights

• A$AP Rocky discussed the significance of Rihanna’s support during the 2025 Gotham Awards.
• Rocky was nominated for Breakthrough Performer for his role in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.
• He hinted at his role as a "loving husband" to Rihanna.

A$AP Rocky expressed heartfelt appreciation for Rihanna’s unwavering support during the 2025 Gotham Awards, where he received a nomination for Breakthrough Performer for his role in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, emphasized the importance of familial and spousal support, stating, "It means everything."

"Family support is just … spousal support, everything," he said. “It just means a lot. It goes a long way.”

The couple made a stunning joint appearance on the red carpet at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Rihanna dazzled in a drop-waist Balenciaga gown with a flowing train, complemented by a matching feather cap and black leather gloves, while Rocky opted for a sleek black Chanel suit and leather boots paired with a crisp white dress shirt.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the 35th Gotham Film Awards in New York City on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Rocky’s comments come on the heels of earlier speculation regarding their relationship status. He recently referred to himself as a "loving husband" during an interview, hinting that he and Rihanna, who share three children—RZA Athelston, 3½, Riot Rose, 2, and Rocki Irish, nearly 3 months—may have taken a significant step in their relationship.

"Being a father and a partner and a loving husband in my family is what makes me really, really happy," he noted. "I hope this doesn’t sound cliché … but that’s what honestly does get me going: being able to express myself creatively, be a family man, and be an artisan."

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the 35th Gotham Film Awards in New York City on Dec. 1, 2025.

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In a previous interview, Rocky teased about potential marital status with a playful inquiry about how one could be certain he isn’t already married. He emphasized family life, asserting, "When you come home, it’s about family. It’s about your relationship. It’s about your household. It ain’t about all that other s—."

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards in New York City on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Reflecting on his parenting experience, Rocky expressed delight over the close bond between his older children. "Well, I’m surprised that the older two [are] getting along as much as they are," he remarked in a recent interview. "You know, usually for them to be so close in age, they’d fight a lot, but we’re a happy family."