ASAP Rocky Dons Stacks On Stacks Of Gold Chains While Filming Video With Locals In Barbados

There’s been a clear maturing in ASAP Rocky since he assumed the role of a father last May. Both he and Rihanna have acknowledged this growth, as have fans who are glad to see the East Coast icon looking happier than ever before. While he’s been on daddy duty, new music arrivals from Rocky have been few and far between, though listeners are holding out hope that he’ll drop something noteworthy on us in the near future. On Friday (June 30), we got unofficial confirmation that something is in the works. The lyricist was out in Barbados, mingling with locals while apparently filming a music video.

In one clip making rounds online, Rocky wears countless cold chains stacked around his neck over a white tee. Around him, a group of men excitedly cheer, looking somewhat similar to the ASAP Mob star (minus the bling). This could be intentional, as we previously saw him sprinting through Paris in Timbs in a crowd of men, also dressed in a similar fashion to him at the time.

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Videos obtained by TMZ show Rocky rewarding those who came out to help him with his project. He handed them cash and hung out for a bit to snap photos for Instagram which have already begun circulating. Rihanna wasn’t spotted on set, though she did look stunning in a green mini-dress earlier this week when she and her man’s flight first touched down in Barbados.

The last single we got from ASAP Rocky, “Same Problems?” arrived in mid-January, meanwhile, the last album he gave us, TESTING, landed in 2018. Fans are obviously thirsty for more new music from the New Yorker, but while they wait, they’ve been reflecting on his discography. Read more about which of his past collaborations recently reached a major streaming milestone at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Straight & Supportive: Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty & Other Male Rappers That Embrace LGBTQ+ Allyship & Advocacy

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While female allyship and solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community have been prominent, there is a growing recognition of straight male rappers who have become allies and advocates. Over the years, several unexpected male artists have shown their support, embracing and championing the rights and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals. From Jay-Z’s connection to A$AP Rocky’s endorsement […]

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Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Fly To Barbados For A Baecation After Turning Heads In Paris

Not only has Rihanna been travelling all over the world since announcing her second pregnancy in February, but she’s been doing it in style with ASAP Rocky by her side. We’ve seen the lovers visit Japan, where the soon-to-be father of two wore a graphic tee covered in miniature memes of himself, and more recently, they were in Paris to support Pharrell. Aside from Beyonce and Jay-Z, Rihanna and ASAP were arguably one of the best-dressed couples at the Louis Vuitton runway show, where they coordinated in all-blue outfits.

As Daily Mail reports, after finishing up their to-do list in France, Rocky and his “wife” (as he called Rihanna during his live performance in Europe this past week) caught a flight to Barbados. It seems to have become a tradition for the pair, as they visited the Fenty Beauty founder’s home country when she was nine months pregnant with RZA. She appears to be just as far along this time around. Of course, no information about the little one’s gender or due date is public knowledge yet.

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Rihanna Returns to Her Homeland Ahead of Baby No. 2

Rihanna was all smiles in a skin-tight green mini-dress shortly after arriving back in Barbados. She kept her accessories simple and was shining bright like a diamond beside ASAP in his grey, black. and white outfit. It remains unclear how long they plan to stay on the beautiful island, but we’re sure to see some beautiful snapshots of the 35-year-old surface as she taps back into her roots.

As she embarks upon the final weeks of her second pregnancy, Rihanna’s life is changing in several major ways. Not only will she and ASAP Rocky be introducing RZA to their adorable sibling, but the Bad Gal will also have much more time to spend with her family as she officially announced her decision to step down as the CEO of her lingerie company after several years. Read Rih’s statement at the link below, and find paparazzi photos from her Barbados baecation here.

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ASAP Rocky Makes Fatherhood Look Too Fly In New Photo Dump With RZA & Rihanna

Parenthood takes a toll on a person, but somehow, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky have only gotten cooler since welcoming their first child together, RZA, in 2022. Of course, we’ve since found out that the Barbadian starlet is expecting again, and by our calculations, it likely won’t be long until she gives birth for the second time. While he’s still only got one mini-me to look after, the New York-born rapper is celebrating his second Father’s Day. Earlier on Sunday (June 18) afternoon, his Instagram feed lit up with a photo dump showing some of his favourite moments from being a dad so far.

“EVERYDAY FATHER’S DAY ❤,” Rocky wrote in his caption. He began with a comedic video of him aggressively brushing his teeth with bubblegum pink paste. Ever the king of colour coordination, he matched his mouth care with the pink polka dot bonnet worn on his head. Immediately after, the Testing hitmaker added a heartwarming photo – like captured by Rihanna – of him and RZA comfortably, albeit haphazardly, sleeping in bed together. We also see a close-up of the one-year-old’s adorable face, as well as a video of his parents in their natural element.

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ASAP Rocky is Living the Dream

While the Bad Gal flaunts her budding baby bump for the camera under a white tank top, Rocky shows off his “dad bod” under his wife beater. The happy family paid tribute to the baby-to-be in another image as well, the rapper bending over to kiss Rihanna’s belly while holding their son. In the second last slide, Rocky showed how his little one is already copying his style and laidback attitude with an adorable video.

Finally, he closed things out with one last snapshot of the Fenty Beauty founder and their son, who look just like twins. “The Mayers boys stole my whole heart! Happy Father’s Day nerd,” she wrote in the comments. What do you think Rihanna and ASAP Rocky will name their second-born child? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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ASAP Rocky Explains His Approach To Fashion: “I’m Drawn To Things That Others Look Past”

Call him what you want, pretty motherf*cker, fashion killa, or A$AP Rocky. Either way, he’s almost always the best-dressed in the room – and he knows it. Since he first came up as a rapper the New York native has carried himself with the utmost confidence, wearing whatever makes him feel (and look) like number one. Earlier this month Rocky – born Rakim Mayers – spoke with The Times about some of his personal style preferences, specifically explaining why he doesn’t go all-out for red-carpet events as some other celebs do.

“They look silly sometimes. Shout out to the people who actually execute,” the soon-to-be father of two told the outlet. He mentioned that he views his music and fashion in a similar light – they’re both methods of expression he enjoys using to surprise people. The self-proclaimed “godfather of mixing it up” also finds himself “naturally attracted to things that other people might find too obscure or too complicated.” Obviously, he’s referring to the hilarious shirt he sported during a recent trip to Japan, fully clad with miniature versions of him running through Paris in his Timbs.

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ASAP Rocky is a Man Who Knows What He Likes

ASAP Rocky performs during Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2022 at Crystal Palace Park on July 01, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

For Rocky, it’s all about what’s not obvious to the average eye. “I like to think I’m drawn to things that others look past. Since my first song, I’ve been rapping about Raf Simons and Rick Owens. It was also about mixing high-end with streetwear. I do that in my sleep,” he bragged. Elsewhere in their chat, the “Houston Old Head” hitmaker showed love to those in the fashion industry working hard to put together countless shows every season.

“I think going to a fashion show is the same as going to see an artist on stage – most people don’t realize what it takes. It’s incredible how they do it and I tip my hat to them,” he told The Times. Is ASAP Rocky someone you look to for style inspiration? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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A$AP Rocky Lashes Out At Club Patrons Fighting In Front Of Rihanna: “Act Like Gentleman”

No matter where they travel together, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna continue to set the standard as couple goals. Earlier this year, the lovers made headlines as the rapper proudly supported his partner during her Super Bowl Halftime performance, and following that, we saw them serve up countless incredible looks during their trip to Paris. More recently, Rocky and Rih caught a flight to Japan, where the New Yorker has been in the news for a variety of reasons, including wearing a meme t-shirt of himself running in Timbs.

Besides that funny fashion moment, A$AP is also receiving immense praise for the way he handled a situation unfolding in front of him and the “Desperado” songstress at a club over the weekend. In a video circulating online, a group of people begin fighting in front of the 34-year-old and Rihanna, prompting him to swiftly speak out. “Y’all n*ggas act like gentlemen right now, you heard?” he demanded. “I got my lady here, y’all n*ggas calm that,” Rocky added, reminding those in the vicinity that they were in the presence of a queen.

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A$AP Rocky Protects His Partner

“Y’all calm that shit down man, don’t be in this section doing all that shit. Calm that shit down y’all,” the “Houston Old Head” hitmaker continued to call the troublemakers out as fans recorded. “Act like gentlemen when y’all in our presence,” Rocky added once more before the clip cuts out. In the comments, many are commending the fashion lover for protecting Rihanna from any energy that might stress her out, even if it wasn’t directly aimed toward her.

Elsewhere in the news, the Fenty Beauty founder broke the internet last week with a nearly-nude maternity shoot from her first pregnancy with RZA. As the arrival of her second baby nears closer, we’ve continued to see her dish out more bold style inspiration for expecting mothers, though it remains unclear if she’s having another boy, or a girl this time. Would you defend your partner the same way A$AP Rocky looks out for Rihanna? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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A$AP Rocky’s Iconic Paris Timbs Running Photo Appears All Over His New Shirt

A$AP Rocky has had a lot of big moments so far this year. First was watching his partner, Rihanna, reveal the news of their second baby during her Super Bowl Halftime performance. Later, he took over Paris with his incredible street style. A few weeks back, the New Yorker was seen filming a music video in the city of love. At the time, he impressively sprinted through the streets wearing blue jeans, a white tee, and of course, Timberland boots. The shoes certainly would’ve made it impossible for nearly anyone else to move with such speed.

Footage of the hilarious moment subsequently went viral online, causing many to laugh at the 34-year-old’s antics. While it’s mostly been forgotten about by now in favour of other stories, Rocky reminded us of his European escapades this weekend by wearing a shirt paying tribute to the moment. In a clip that’s making rounds, the Testing rapper wears a white tee covered with various miniature versions of him mid-run in his infamous outfit. He paired it with pink cargo pants, ever the lover of integrating femininity into his looks.

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A$AP Rocky is in “Fashion Killa” Mode

As High Snobiety reports, A$AP meme’d himself while currently in Japan with Rihanna, completing the look with Dior sneakers. The brand responsible for putting him on a shirt is @waaaavyyy, and they’ve also created matching jeans in the same pattern. It remains unclear if the soon-to-be father of two received the full outfit, though we do know he’s promised the arrival of his highly anticipated “Don’t Be Dumb” visual in the near future.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the multi-talent poke fun at his own viral moments. After getting caught up in a terrifying moshpit during a rowdy performance, he included a similar scene in his “Shittin’ Me” music video, much to the internet’s pleasure. Would you cop an A$AP Rocky Paris Timbs shirt? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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RZA’s 1st Birthday Party: Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Go All Out For Their Son

It feels like just yesterday when Rihanna and A$AP Rocky broke the news of their first pregnancy together. Now, the cozy couple is well on their way to welcoming their second baby. They also just celebrated the first birthday of their son, RZA, yesterday (May 13). In true billionaire style, the Bad Gal and her beau went all-out for their party, spoiling the stylish infant with a money cake, along with plenty of other special moments before he officially becomes a big brother.

RZA’s second trip around the sun began with a heartwarming message from his father on Instagram. “‘WU TANG IZ 4 DA CHUREN.’ HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO MY 1ST BORN,” Rocky captioned his photo dump, which includes various photos and videos of him posing with his mini-me. Rihanna also makes various appearances, looking happily in love with both her man and the little one they made together.

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Rocky and Rihanna’s Firstborn Turns One

Later in the day, friends of the musically-talented couple joined them at RZA to party and watch him blow out his candles. As per usual, the 1-year-old had a huge smile on his face, though he appears to have gotten increasingly sleepy as the event waged on, taking a nap in his father’s arms in some clips circulating online.

Ever the excellent hostess, Rihanna made sure to keep her guests entertained with great music all night long. Guests at the function recorded themselves dancing along to Nicki Minaj’s “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” around the same time the Queen of Rap finally unveiled the single’s music video last night. Elsewhere, the Barbadian posed for plenty of photos, proudly putting her sparkly baby bump on display while celebrating the one she already welcomed.

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More from RZA’s 1st Birthday Party

Find more adorable photos and videos from RZA’s first birthday party below. Are you a fan of the name Rihanna and A$AP Rocky picked for their son? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for more pop culture/hip-hop news.

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A$AP Rocky Wishes His Firstborn Son With Rihanna, RZA, A Happy 1st Birthday

Just a couple of days after news broke of their son’s name, A$AP Rocky shared an adorable Instagram post wishing his firstborn child with Rihanna, their son RZA, a happy first birthday. With it, he not only confirmed the name but paid further tribute to the Wu-Tang Clan, one of whose iconic members is the namesake of the little one. “‘WU TANG IZ 4 DA CHUREN,’”Rocky wrote, referencing Wu member Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s historic (and interruptive) speech at the Grammys. “HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TO MY 1st BORN. RZA.” He also shared a lot of cute snaps with his kid and with RiRi.

What’s more is that RZA’s name puts the couple previous fits into mind-blowing context. Of course, there’s a lot to choose from, as the two are always turning heads for their style and fashion sense. However, the hint was in our faces all along, albeit quite the hard hint to catch from just a sweater. While out on the town with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna was pictured wearing a Wu-Tang jersey, which is the kind of small tease that seems so intentional in hindsight.

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Happy First Birthday, RZA! (No, Not That One)

As the couple expects their second child together, they’ve both spoken on the joys of parenthood. “It’s beautiful,” A$AP Rocky shared about being a father. “Honestly, I think fatherhood gives me more time to do exactly what I want.  I don’t have time for anything that isn’t priorities. It helps you prioritize, honestly. I love it. Everything is just based around my newfound love for being a dad and a family man. It’s lit right now. I can’t even describe it. Yo, you see this smile! I’m all smiles right now, man.

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“I’m in a place where I want to give my all to all of this,” he continued. “All I have is my craft, my art, my family. That’s just my life. I just want to give motherf***ers some dope s**t. They’re going to see. It’s going to be ill.” Hopefully that next album comes sooner rather than later, especially considering that he’s been spotted filming for something in Paris. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest on A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and little RZA.

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Rihanna Looks Oh-So-New York In A Mesh Bra Top, Baggy Jeans, And Timbs During Late Night Date With A$AP Rocky

Not only is the first birthday of their son quickly approaching, but Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have also been busy preparing for the arrival of their second child together. While the average person might spend the months before giving birth putting in extra work to make sure their family is financially secure, the billionaire Bad Gal and her beau have other priorities – such as showing off their New York street style. We’ve been seeing plenty of noteworthy looks from the two artists as of late, as well as some solo styles from Rih that prove she’s a “Fashion Killa,” with or without her man by her side.

After serving up some futuristic, Game of Thrones-inspired garments for us last week, the 35-year-old and A$AP stepped out once again on Sunday (May 7). While she was born in Barbados, Rihanna is undeniably an NYC girl at heart, as she proudly showed off with her latest look. This one saw her layering a mesh bra top over a white bra, leaving her rotund baby bump on display above her baggy, mid-wash jeans. Seeing as there was still a spring chill in the air, she layered up with a black and brown fur coat, completing the outfit with a handbag and the ultimate east coast shoe – Timbs.

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Rihanna and Rocky Hit the Town…Again

Rocky has been doing an astounding job of letting Rihanna shine beside him as of late. For their Sunday night outing, he donned black joggers and a zip-up hoodie with plenty of graphics printed across the front. Rather than trying to match her over-the-top energy, the Testing hitmaker simply subtly compliments it, giving his partner (and their growing baby) her moment in the spotlight.

While at the Met Gala last week, the “Where Have You Been” hitmaker gave a few pregnancy updates during her time on the red carpet. This time around she said she’s had “tons of nausea,” but none of the intense cravings that she dealt with while carrying her son. Do you think that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are having another boy, or a girl this time around? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later for more pop culture/hip-hop news updates.

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