A$AP Rocky says fatherhood is his greatest joy
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A$AP Rocky and Rihanna pose for photographers upon departure from the premiere of the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ at the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France on Monday, May 19.
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Left: Rapper and fashion icon A$AP Rocky says fatherhood has been the most fulfilling part of his life.
Rapper A$AP Rocky says balancing fatherhood with his music career is his greatest joy. The artiste and fashion icon has three children – daughter Rocki and sons RZA and Riot – with partner, business mogul Rihanna, and describes being a dad as the most fulfilling part of his life. In a recent interview with Perfect Magazine, he discussed what brings him the most joy.
“Being a father and a partner and a loving husband in my family is what makes me really, really happy,” he said, adding, “I hope this doesn’t sound cliché, and I would hate if it does, because that’s what honestly does get me going: being able to express myself creatively, being able to be a family man and being able to be an artisan. It doesn’t matter what hat I wear that day, it’s just about being able to give it my all and do these things.”
Earlier last month, Rocky spoke to Complex about what he considered his best creation of the year, giving a lighthearted answer that reflected his family pride. “My daughter,” he said while laughing, “That’s my favourite thing I created this year. Shout out to Rocki Irish.”
Rihanna announced the birth of their daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, on September 13 in a post on social media. She shared photos holding the newborn, who wore a pink onesie, alongside a picture of tiny pink gloves laced with ribbons. Rihanna was also seen wearing a gold ring that read “Mom”, She captioned the post: “Rocki Irish Mayers September 13 2025,” tagging Rocky in the post.
Shortly afterward, the rapper – whose real name is Rakim Mayers – commented beneath the post to confirm the baby’s gender, writing: “MY LIL LADIES.” A source told People the couple were overjoyed to have a daughter.
“They’re so happy to finally have a girl,” the insider said. “They’ve wanted this for a while and can’t believe it actually happened. They love that RZA and Riot get to grow up with a little sister, all so close in age. Ri’s always wanted a big family, and she’s excited to do all the girl stuff. Rocky’s just been saying he feels lucky.”