A$AP Rocky has his family’s quirks on the brain.
The “Peso” rapper recently shared insight into life with his and Rihanna’s sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 21 months, including how they’re developing different personalities as they get older.
“The older one, he stays to himself—he likes his books,” Rocky, 36, told Vogue in an interview published on April 15. Meanwhile, the duo’s younger son fittingly lives up to his name. “He likes to take stuff from his brother so his brother can chase him.”
But he didn’t limit his gushing to his kids. Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) then showed some love to the Anti singer, 37, describing their romance as “internal, external, infinite, the past, and the future.” And he’s not the only member of the family who can’t get enough of her, as he revealed Rihanna has a sweet bond with his grandmother Cathy.
In fact, she even joined the interview to share her thoughts on her grandson’s partner of 6 years, describing Rihanna as “a down-to-earth person.”
Rocky also teased that she “loves her some Rih Rih,” to which Cathy sweetly confirmed, “I’m glad that he settled down, and I’m happy with who he settled down with.”
As for his shoutout to his kids, the rapper's mention of Riot—who inspired his 2023 hit, “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n)”—echoes Rihanna’s lively description of their son.
“Riot, he’s just hilarious,” she told Harper’s Bazaar in February. “When he wakes up, he starts to squeal, scream. Not in a crying way. He just wants to sing. And I’m like, ‘Okay, here we go!’ He’s my alarm in the morning. He’s not taking no for an answer from anyone.”
And when the couple—who started dating in late 2019—aren’t fawning over their kids’ childlike wonder, they’re reflecting on how much they’ve changed their lives. In honor of International Women’s Day last month, Rihanna dedicated a sweet post to RZA and Riot on Instagram.
“By far the most powerful thing I’ve ever done as a woman…my little miracles! #InternationalWomensDay,” the Fenty Beauty founder captioned the March 8 post, which featured a touching photo of her holding both her babies when they were first born. “Day 1- RZA 2- Riot Rose. And yes I gave birth in pearls and sunglasses…don’t ask, a lot was happening.”
Keep reading to fall in love with Rocky and Rihanna’s years-long romance…
September 2012
In 2012, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky performed their hit "Cockiness" at the MTV Video Music Awards, and their number was so good it deserved a trophy. This wouldn't be the last time the two shared the stage as they went on tour together in 2013.
September 2013
Fans had this song on replay after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky released the music video for "Fashion Killa" in 2013.
June 2018
As the years went on, they remained friends. In 2018, they attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week and, of course, they totally slayed.
December 2019
They also attended The Fashion Awards in 2019, with Rihanna dazzling in a mint Fenty dress and A$AP Rocky looking sharp in a black suit.
September 2021
Met Gala official! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended the 2021 Met Gala together in style, with the "Umbrella" singer wearing a black Balenciaga gown and the "A$AP Forever" artist donning a custom ERL quilt and a tuxedo.
February 2022
After announcing they were expecting their first baby, Rihanna recalled keeping her pregnancy a secret from her friends. "It was harder for me to keep it from my posse, because they're around me, they know my habits," she told E!'s Justin Sylvester. "They're like, 'You don't want something to drink? You're not smoking?' And I'm eating all the things I'm not used to eating. They know I hate sweets and I'm all of a sudden asking for cookies and donuts. But finally, I just had to let it all out, and they were all shocked, of course, as the world was shocked as well."
February 2022
SOS! These photos are so sweet! As Rihanna and A$AP prepared for their bundle of joy, she continued to show her incredible pregnancy style.
May 2022
While fans wondered if A$AP Rocky had proposed to Rihanna after seeing them sport the words "Marry me?" and "I do" across their teeth in his "D.M.B." video, sources close to the couple told TMZ in May 2022 the two aren't engaged.
May 2022
And baby makes three! Multiple outlets report that the couple welcomed a baby in Los Angeles.
February 2023
She debuted her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.
May 2023
The pair take the 2023 Met Gala together in honor of Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld.
June 2023
Rihanna accompanied A$AP Rocky during his performance at a Spotify party in Cannes, France.
August 2023
The couple welcomed their second child, son Riot. One month later, they shared their first photos as a family of four in a rare photoshoot.
April 2024
Rihanna confirmed her romance with A$AP began at the end of 2019.
"I've seen him in relationships. He's seen me in relationships," she explained in a conversation for Interview published April 9. "We knew what we're capable of, and the trouble that we could bring to each other's lives. We can make or break each other's hearts. And so, we started dating with a lot of caution."
May 2025
Baby No. 3! Shortly before arriving to the 2025 Met Gala, the "Love on the Brain" singer confirmed her pregnancy.
September 2025
Rihanna announced the birth of her daughter Rocki Irish Mayers with a pair of Instagram photos of herself holding the newborn as a set of pink boxing gloves.