Must be love on the brain! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have spent years denying that their relationship is anything but platonic, but things finally changed when the rapper called her “the love of my life” in 2021.
After more than a year of rumors, the “Peso” artist confirmed in a May interview with GQ that he was dating the Fenty Beauty founder and called her “The One.” One month earlier, a source told Us Weekly that the pair were spotted “holding hands and laughing” during a night out in Los Angeles.
“It’s obvious they’re a couple and also are each other’s best friend,” the insider added. “They kid around a lot [and] laugh a lot. They have private date nights together a lot and have a blast hanging out together.”
The duo made their red carpet debut in December 2019 at the Fashion Awards in London, but at the time, Rihanna was fresh off her breakup with ex-boyfriend Hassan Jameel , with whom she was first linked in 2017.
“Rihanna and A$AP are hanging out and hooking up,” a source told Us in February 2020 . “They’re having fun and have always had chemistry.”
Fans of the musicians first started hoping for a love connection between the twosome when they teamed up in 2012 for a flirtatious performance at the MTV Video Music Awards and A$AP jumped on a remix of Rihanna’s “Cockiness (Love It).”
A few months later, the New York native paid tribute to his friend with a shoutout in his song “Fashion Killa,” from his January 2013 album, Long. Live. A$AP. , but by February, he was linked to model Chanel Iman . The former pair got engaged in April 2014 but split for good in October of that year.
Rihanna, meanwhile, was pursuing a relationship with Drake , whom she dated off and on from 2009 to 2016. The duo collaborated on several songs together — including “Work” from her 2016 album, Anti , and “Too Good” from his 2016 LP, Views — but called it quits for good in October of that year.
“She doesn’t want to be held down,” a source told Us at the time. “They will always be close,” added another insider. “If they end up together, it could happen, but not now.”
It’s apparently not happening in 2021, either, because the Ocean’s 8 star seems to be going strong with A$AP. “A$AP has been very into Rihanna for years,” a source told Us in December 2020 , adding that the “Umbrella” singer “kept him in the friend zone” for a while. “Things changed over the summer and they finally hooked up. They’ve been together ever since.”
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Keep scrolling to take a look back at Rihanna and A$AP’s complete relationship timeline:
September 2012
The pair made their professional debut at the MTV VMAs, where they performed a remix of Rihanna's song "Cockiness (Love It)." YouTube
December 2012
After A$AP's father died, the Barbadian pop star offered him her sympathy via Twitter. "My most sincere condolences bro," she wrote, adding the hashtag, "#BajanBlood." Shutterstock (2)
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. YouTube
September 2013
The Battleship actress appeared in A$AP's music video for "Fashion Killa." The song included the line, "Her attitude Rihanna, she get it from her mama." YouTube
May 2015
In an interview with NYC radio station Hot 97, the rapper denied ever having been in a romantic relationship with his colleague. "It never happened," he said. "If it happened, then it would have happened. We didn’t do that. ... That’s not what I’m looking forward to. I’m looking forward to the friendship that I already have with all these females." 007/Photographer Group/MEGA (2)
June 2018
The pair sat together in the front row at Virgil Abloh's debut show for Louis Vuitton. Shutterstock (2)
September 2018
A$AP 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. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
September 2019
The rapper attended the fifth annual edition of the Diamond Ball. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock
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. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock
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 A$AP at a concert in honor of his friend A$AP Yams, who died of a drug overdose in 2015. David Fisher/Shutterstock
July 2020
A$AP starred alongside Lil Nas X in an ad campaign for Rihanna's Fenty Skin line. "That's right baby...@fentyskin is for my fellas too!" the beauty mogul wrote via Instagram, captioning a photo of herself with the "F—kin' Problems" singer. Courtesy of Fenty Skin
August 2020
The pair interviewed each other about the beauty industry for Vogue and GQ. "I think the hardest part about working with you is not goofing off and laughing the whole time," A$AP 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." Courtesy of Vogue/YouTube
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. Shutterstock (2)
January 2021
In a photo posted via Instagram, the "Needed Me" singer wore a pair of $1,860 sandals designed by A$AP in collaboration with Amina Muaddi. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
April 2021
The duo headed to Delilah in L.A. for dinner — and both chose head-to-toe leather for the outing. 007/Photographer Group/MEGA (2)
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.” Shutterstock (2)
June 2021
At the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his documentary Stockholm Syndrome, which includes a cameo by Rihanna, A$AP told Entertainment Tonight that he was grateful for his girlfriend's support. "It's amazing and I'm honestly truly blessed, for real," he said Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock
July 2021
The twosome were photographed holding hands and hugging while shooting an unnamed project together in the Bronx. In the pictures, the rapper wore an all-black outfit and baseball cap, while the "Consideration" singer donned a snakeskin bustier and leather coat. BeautifulSignatureig/Shutterstock
June 2021
The pair enjoyed a night out together at Barcade in New York City on June 23. In photos of their date night, they were spotted packing on the PDA while playing video games. Richard/Cesar/TheBigShotApp/Shutterstock
July 2021
The couple posed at Miami’s The World Famous House of Mac restaurant during a date night on Friday, July 23. WORLD FAMOUS HOUSE OF MAC/MOPHOPIX/Shutterstock
August 2021
"These two are so madly in love, and it’s true there’s a lot of buzz in their circle about an engagement being in the works," a source told Us Weekly at the time, adding that the couple were "very open" about their strong feelings for one another. "They’re very open with friends that it’s unlike any connection they’ve ever experienced with anyone else and they see each other as life partners." Shutterstock (2)
September 2021
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made their Met Gala debut as a couple, wearing coordinating oversized jackets and all-black ensembles. Matt Baron/Shutterstock
January 2022
Following months of speculation, Rihanna confirmed that she and the rapper are expecting their first child during a walk in New York City. The Fenty mogul debuted her baby bump during their outing, wearing a pink jacket that was unbuttoned to showcase her growing belly. DIGGZY/SHUTTERSTOCK
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." Diggzy/Shutterstock
April 2022
Fenty designer Amina Muaddi shut down rumors that she had an affair with A$AP 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. Shutterstock (2)
May 2022
Rihanna starred in Rocky'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." ASAPROCKYUPTOWN/YouTube
May 2022
An insider confirmed to Us that the duo welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in Los Angeles. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
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." Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
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. Shannon Cohen/Mega
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." Matt Baron/Shutterstock
October 2022
The twosome stepped out in style to celebrate Rocky'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. PhotosByDutch / SplashNews.com
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. John Salangsang/Shutterstock
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. Shutterstock for HFPA
January 2023
Rocky 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." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
February 2023
The singer confirmed she is expecting her second child with ASAP Rocky 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!" Brynn Anderson/AP/Shutterstock
February 2023
The couple spent time together in Italy following Rihanna's Super Bowl performance and baby No. 2 announcement. Tiziano.Raw/Splash News
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. Shutterstock (2)
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 ASAP’s legal last name.) Courtesy Rihanna/Instagram
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