A$AP Rocky's son Riot might already be showing signs of becoming a little star - but his dad thinks the real showstopper in the family is still Rihanna. The rapper, 38, opened up about bringing his youngest son onstage during his September 18 concert in Copenhagen, Denmark, telling Rolling Stone in an interview published Friday, October 16, that the toddler was more than comfortable in the spotlight.
"That's my boy, there. That's little Spider-Man," he said of Riot, 3.
Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelston Mayers, shares three children with Rihanna: sons RZA, 4, and Riot, 3, and daughter Rocki, 1. During the Copenhagen show on his Don't Be Dumb World Tour, Rocky held Riot while dedicating a song to "my son and my family."
"He's very ready for all of these things," Rocky told the outlet. "He's the extrovert out of all of his siblings.
And I think he has the strongest personality," the rapper continued. "So, for him, he's just very curious.
He's asking me if I sing. He's asking A$AP Twelvyy if he does music, too."
Still, Rocky reckons his children haven't fully grasped just how famous their mother is - and he's looking forward to the moment they do. "So it was really cool to have him up there, but the funniest thing that's just going through my mind is like, yeah, you know, it's my time to do my arenas, you know, eight-year hiatus.
This is their first time seeing their dad on stages. But I'm like, wait till they get a load of mom, wait till they even realize who their mother is.
It's just gonna be jokes," he said. Rocky and Rihanna have been linked musically since 2012, and their family life seems just as entertaining as their careers.
Rocky previously described Rihanna's labor as "so exciting," adding, "We were laughing while she was in labor, literally laughing and cracking jokes." The rapper emphasized that despite his own success, he remains grounded by his family. He noted that the experience of fatherhood has changed his perspective on his music and his public persona.
He wants his children to grow up with a sense of normalcy despite the intense media scrutiny that follows their parents. As the couple continues to balance their high-profile careers with parenting, fans remain captivated by their journey.
Rocky's candidness about his children highlights a softer side of the artist that many have come to appreciate. He often shares small glimpses of their life, which resonates deeply with his global fanbase.
Looking ahead, Rocky is focused on his upcoming projects while ensuring he spends quality time with his children. He believes that the lessons he learns from his kids are invaluable.
The rapper's dedication to his family is evident in every interview, showing a man who is deeply committed to his role as a father. Ultimately, the story of A$AP Rocky and Rihanna is one of mutual support and shared joy.
Whether they are on stage or at home, they prioritize their bond. As the children grow, the world will surely continue to watch this talented family with great interest and affection.