American rapper A$AP Rocky has shared a personal story about how his mother, Renee Black, played a subtle but prophetic role in his relationship with singer Rihanna.
In an interview excerpt from the New York Times Popcast, the rapper revealed that his mother consistently encouraged him to consider Rihanna as more than just a friend, even when he dismissed the idea.
Rocky explained that he initially brushed off her comments, believing Rihanna had no romantic interest in him and insisting their bond was purely platonic at the time.
Looking back, he admitted that his mother’s intuition turned out to be spot on, as the timing eventually aligned in their favour.
“My mother used to say I know you like this girl that you are with right now (I am not going to say any names), but I want you with Riri. I used to be like ‘mum, why do you keep saying that? That girl does not even want me like that. Be cool, she is just my friend’,” he said.
He further reflected on his readiness for the relationship, acknowledging that things might not have worked out if they had come together earlier.
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“Mothers know best and I am thankful that she was put in my life at that time because I think anytime prior to that, I do not think I was ready for something like that.”
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna transitioned from close friends to romantic partners in late 2020.
Prompt News reports their family has since grown, with the couple welcoming their first child in May 2022, their second son, Riot Rose, in August 2023, and their third child, Rocki Irish Mayers, in September 2025.
