Los angeles: American rapper ASAP Rocky has paid an emotional tribute to his longtime partner and mother of his children, Rihanna, describing her as a 'strong Black woman' who has consistently stood by him during some of the most difficult moments of his life. Speaking on the BET Digital podcast, ASAP said Rihanna's unwavering support, not her fame or fortune, is what made their relationship special.
According to Ghana Web, ASAP Rocky emphasized that Rihanna's loyalty and presence during his darkest times set her apart from others. He spoke candidly about how her support was crucial during significant moments, including the death of his father and his 2019 arrest in Sweden. 'When my dad died she was there for me. When I got locked up in Sweden, she was there for me. Every time I'm at my lowest, darkest place, whether we were just friends, platonic, or we were in a relationship, she has always been there for me, bro. Genuinely,' he shared.
ASAP Rocky also recounted an emotional memory from the day his debut album reached number one on the charts, coinciding with his father's death on Christmas Day. Overwhelmed with grief in a Paris hotel bathroom, Rihanna unexpectedly called him to offer congratulations. Neither knew the other was in Paris at the time. 'My first album went number one. My dad died on Christmas. I was on my bathroom floor in Paris crying. She called me for some reason to congratulate me. We both were in Paris. I didn't know she was in Paris; she didn't know I was in Paris,' he recalled.
After he stopped answering his phone, Rihanna tracked him down and came to check on him. 'I don't even know how Rihanna got the key to my room. I stopped answering my phone. She walked right in. 'You good? Talk to me.' That really was my friend, bro. That's really my bro, like for real,' Rocky said.