While Rihanna and ASAP Rocky started as music collaborators, their connection blossomed into something more.
ASAP confirmed in a May 2021 interview with GQ that he was dating Rihanna and called her “The One.” One month earlier, a source told Us Weekly that the pair were spotted “holding hands and laughing” during a night out in Los Angeles.
“It’s obvious they’re a couple and also are each other’s best friend,” the insider added. “They kid around a lot [and] laugh a lot. They have private date nights together a lot and have a blast hanging out together.”
Since turning from friends to lovers, the couple have faced their fair share of highs and lows, from expanding their family to ASAP’s 2022 arrest in Los Angeles. ASAP and Rihanna welcomed their first child, son RZA , in May 2022 and their second baby, son Riot, in August 2023.
Keep scrolling to take a look back at Rihanna and ASAP’s complete relationship timeline:
September 2012
The pair made their professional debut at the MTV VMAs, where they performed a remix of Rihanna’s song “Cockiness (Love It).”
December 2012
After ASAP’s father died, the Barbadian pop star offered him her sympathy via Twitter. “My most sincere condolences bro,” she wrote, adding the hashtag, “#BajanBlood.”
March 2013
The rapper joined Rihanna as an opening act on her Diamonds world tour from March to May and again for a handful of dates in October and November.
September 2013
The Battleship actress appeared in ASAP’s music video for “Fashion Killa.” The song included the line, “Her attitude Rihanna, she get it from her mama.”
May 2015
In an interview with NYC radio station Hot 97, the rapper denied ever having been in a romantic relationship with his colleague. “It never happened,” he said. “If it happened, then it would have happened. We didn’t do that. … That’s not what I’m looking forward to. I’m looking forward to the friendship that I already have with all these females.”
June 2018
The pair sat together in the front row at Virgil Abloh’s debut show for Louis Vuitton.
September 2018
ASAP attended the Diamond Ball for Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation, named in honor of her grandparents. The organization funds education initiatives and natural disaster response programs in the Caribbean.
September 2019
The rapper attended the fifth annual edition of the Diamond Ball.
December 2019
The pair made a stunning red carpet debut at the Fashion Awards, sparking romance rumors once again after their many years of friendship.
January 2020
Us confirmed that Rihanna split from Jameel after nearly three years together. That same month, the “Pour It Up” songstress was spotted with ASAP at a concert in honor of his friend ASAP Yams, who died of a drug overdose in 2015.
July 2020
ASAP starred alongside Lil Nas X in an ad campaign for Rihanna’s Fenty Skin line. “That’s right baby…@fentyskin is for my fellas too!” the beauty mogul wrote via Instagram, captioning a photo of herself with the “F—kin’ Problems” singer.
August 2020
The pair interviewed each other about the beauty industry for Vogue and GQ. “I think the hardest part about working with you is not goofing off and laughing the whole time,” ASAP said in the video. “This s—t is comedy. That’s the hardest part. We so cool, it’s just hard not to laugh, that’s all.”
December 2020
The couple celebrated Christmas together on a private yacht in Rihanna’s native Barbados. Earlier in the month, they were spotted together at NYC’s Beatrice Inn.
January 2021
In a photo posted via Instagram, the “Needed Me” singer wore a pair of $1,860 sandals designed by ASAP in collaboration with Amina Muaddi.
April 2021
The duo headed to Delilah in L.A. for dinner — and both chose head-to-toe leather for the outing.
May 2021
“So much better when you got The One,” the rapper told GQ. “She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones. … I think when you know, you know. She’s The One.”
June 2021
At the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his documentary Stockholm Syndrome, which includes a cameo by Rihanna, ASAP told Entertainment Tonight that he was grateful for his girlfriend’s support. “It’s amazing and I’m honestly truly blessed, for real,” he said
July 2021
The twosome were photographed holding hands and hugging while shooting an unnamed project together in the Bronx. In the pictures, the rapper wore an all-black outfit and baseball cap, while the “Consideration” singer donned a snakeskin bustier and leather coat.
June 2021
The pair enjoyed a night out together at Barcade in New York City on June 23. In photos of their date night, they were spotted packing on the PDA while playing video games.
July 2021
The couple posed at Miami’s The World Famous House of Mac restaurant during a date night on Friday, July 23.
August 2021
“These two are so madly in love, and it’s true there’s a lot of buzz in their circle about an engagement being in the works,” a source told Us Weekly at the time, adding that the couple were “very open” about their strong feelings for one another. “They’re very open with friends that it’s unlike any connection they’ve ever experienced with anyone else and they see each other as life partners.”
September 2021
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky made their Met Gala debut as a couple, wearing coordinating oversized jackets and all-black ensembles.
April 2022
“People don’t get out of the friend zone very easily with me,” Rihanna told Vogue in her May 2022 cover story, reflecting on the early days of her romance with the rapper. “And I certainly took a while to get over how much I know him and how much he knows me because we also know how much trouble we can land each other in.”
Looking back on the duo’s 2012 VMAs performance, Rihanna recalled, “He grabbed my ass on stage. That was not part of the rehearsal! I was like, ‘What are you doing!?’ … [After it happened], my manager was like, ‘Oh, God, she must like this guy a little bit. She never lets this s–t slide.'”
Things quickly became serious between the couple during the coronavirus pandemic as they embarked on a cross-country road trip. “He became my family in that time,” she told the outlet, also describing the pair’s visit to her family in Barbados. “My mother has a really good read on people. She observes first and then she’ll move slowly. I guess I’m like that too. There are some guys that I’ve dated that she won’t even look at to this day. But she was charmed by him from the jump.”
April 2022
Fenty designer Amina Muaddi shut down rumors that she had an affair with ASAP Rocky during Rihanna’s pregnancy. “I’ve always believed that an unfounded lie spread on social media doesn’t deserve any response or clarification, especially one that is so vile,” she wrote via her Instagram Story on April 15. “I initially assumed that this fake gossip — fabricated with such malicious intent — would not be taken seriously. However, in the last 24 [hours] I’ve been reminded that we live in a society that is so quick to speak on topics regardless of factual basis and that nothing is off limits. Not even during what should be one of the most beautiful and celebrated times in one’s life.” Muaddi noted she chose to speak out because the accusations were “not only directed towards me but it is related to people I have a great amount of respect and affection for,” including Rihanna, her boss at Fenty.
May 2022
Rihanna starred in ASAP’s music video for “D.M.B.,” which stands for “Dat’s My Bitch.” In one scene, the duo staged a wedding ceremony where they wore matching grills. His said, “Marry me?” while hers read, “I do.”
May 2022
An insider confirmed to Us that the duo welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in Los Angeles.
May 2022
“Rihanna and ASAP are staying strong as a couple,” a source told Us after they welcomed their son one month after Rocky’s arrest. “Their love for each other hasn’t changed. Rihanna is always supportive of him no matter what. They will get through his legal battle and will just come out stronger.”
July 2022
Rihanna was spotted in public for the first time since giving birth to support Rocky. He headlined the first day of GoPuff Deleivers Wireless 2022, a 10-day music festival in London’s Crystal Palace Park.
August 2022
A source exclusively told Us that the musicians were “doing well as new parents” to their son. “They rarely leave their baby’s side,” the insider added. “They’re being very private about their newborn out of concern for his safety and really just want to keep him away from the public eye for the time being. … They both feel really blessed and couldn’t be happier.”
October 2022
The twosome stepped out in style to celebrate ASAP’s 34th birthday at Olivetta in West Hollywood. Rihanna stunned in a sleek black dress with a daring slit while her beau looked sharp in a suit and tie.
October 2022
The happy couple made their first red carpet appearance at the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere in Los Angeles, hours after it was announced that the Barbados native would lend vocals to the film soundtrack.
January 2023
After attending the 2023 Golden Globes together, the pair continued their evening with a romantic dinner at the Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California.
At the Golden Globes, Rihanna was nominated for Best Original Song for “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
January 2023
ASAP gushed over being a new father, telling Apple Music’s Zane Lowe that parenthood is “unexplainable” to him. “It’s just one of those things,” he said. “I’m a member of our club now, like, the dad club. You see a dad, you see me. … I’m a full dad now.” The musician described the joy of seeing his family flourish. “Being outside and working and being creative, it drives more energy for you … to think and soak things up like a sponge now that I’m a dad, because I have a whole [other] perspective,” he continued. “But it honestly helps you get home to your family and get home to your baby. And I can’t even explain it, man. You come home to heaven every day. I’m so thankful. God is good, man.” He went on to tease Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance. “I’m super excited,” he raved. “This is as huge. This is incredible. I’m so glad that my lady’s back making music again and whatnot, and getting back out there. It’s just incredible. … I’m more excited than everybody else, honestly.”
February 2023
The singer confirmed she is expecting her second child with ASAP when she unveiled a baby bump during her performance at Super Bowl LVII. The rapper was spotted cheering his girlfriend on in the crowd.
After the big reveal, a source exclusively told Us that the couple were “surprised” but “thrilled” to be expecting baby No. 2 so quickly after their son’s birth. “They wanted another baby and were trying, but the pregnancy came sooner than expected!”
February 2023
The couple spent time together in Italy following Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance and baby No. 2 announcement.
March 2023
ASAP was seen holding up a champagne flute as he cheered on Rihanna during her performance of “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the 95th annual Academy Awards.
March 2023
March 2023 “Rocky was blown away by Rihanna’s Oscars performance,” a source exclusively told Us of the ASAP Mob rapper’s reaction to the “Shut Up and Drive” singer’s performance of “Lift Me Up” at the 95th annual Academy Awards. “The fact that she has done that, and the Super Bowl, while pregnant is incredible. He’s beyond proud of her and is mesmerized by what she has accomplished. Rocky feels blessed to have such an incredible woman by his side.” After Rihanna took the stage, the pair were photographed cuddling up while posing for photos. Rocky embraced the “California King Bed” songstress and cradled her baby bump.
June 2023
“The Mayers boys stole my whole heart! Happy Father’s Day nerd,” the “Diamonds” singer commented on her partner’s Instagram post in June 2023. (Mayer is Rocky’s legal last name.)
Later that month, ASAP called Rihanna his “wife” during a concert in Cannes, France. While a source told Us at the time that the pair were likely not legally married, they have discussed having a wedding “down the line.” The insider added: “[They] both think of each other as the one they’re going to spend the rest of their life with.”
August 2023
Rihanna gave birth to her and ASAP’s second child, according to multiple outlets, with TMZ reporting she had welcomed a baby boy.
December 2024
ASAP told Us Weekly exclusively about how he and Rihanna continue to support each other.
“I think that when you’re in love with somebody, you have to sacrifice time for people and stuff like that — make time,” he gushed at the 38th Annual Footwear Achievement Awards in NYC. “Some people are fortunate enough to make more time, and some people are fortunate enough to work together and travel together.”
February 2025
Rihanna supported her partner during the Los Angeles trial for his 2021 shooting incident. ASAP was initially charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon for allegedly firing shots at his childhood friend Terell Ephron in 2021 and faced up to 24 years behind bars. He was ultimately found not guilty and was seen leaping into Rihanna’s arms upon hearing the verdict.
May 2025
Sources confirmed to Us in May 2025 that Rihanna and Rocky are expecting baby No. 3. She showed off her baby bump while gearing up for the 2025 Met Gala, while photographer Miles Diggs (a.k.a. Diggzy) also confirmed the news with an image of her.
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