Rihanna Supports A$AP Rocky at SNL After-Party Following His Musical Guest Debut
Rihanna wants A$AP Rocky to go on and take a bow.
The “We Found Love” singer joined her longtime partner at a Saturday Night Live after-party in New York City following his debut appearance as musical guest on the Jan. 17 episode of the NBC sketch comedy series.
To mark the occasion, Rihanna, 37, kept it casual in a beige zip-up track jacket with navy accenting, a black pencil skirt and beige and black striped boots. She accessorized the look with a dark blue New York Yankees baseball hat and oversized sunglasses, layering a gold choker with a diamond necklace as she carried a blue handbag.
As for A$AP, the 37-year-old—who shares kids RZA, 3, and Riot, 2, and Rocky, 4 months, with RiRi—held hands with his leading lady as he sported his own fashion-forward ensemble consisting of an embroidered graphic jacket over a red V-neck sweater, blue jeans and dark shades. He finished off the getup with several large rings and a statement buckle belt.
Earlier in the evening, the rapper (real name Rakim Mayers) hit the stage at Studio 8H for the Finn Wolfhard-hosted SNL episode, performing songs off his new album Don’t Be Dumb including “Punk Rocky” as well as a medley of the title track and “Helicopter.” He also appeared as himself in a sketch alongside the Stranger Things star and surprise guest Sabrina Carpenter, who played teenage boys on a podcast about snacks.
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As A$AP’s career continues to thrive, his home life with Rihanna also appears to be doing better than ever. In fact, he recently credited his mom, Renee Black, for insisting that he pursue the Fenty Beauty founder despite being taken at the time.
“My mother used to say s–t like, ‘I know you like this girl that you with right now,’” he explained during an appearance on the Jan. 15 episode of Popcast without mentioning the woman in question. “‘But I want you with RiRi.’”
While the hip-hop star initially resisted the suggestion, his mom persisted—and her dedication clearly paid off, as A$AP noted, “Mothers know best.”
For a closer look at how A$AP and Rihanna work work worked their way from being friends to raising a family, keep reading…
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September 2012
In 2012, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky performed their hit “Cockiness” at the MTV Video Music Awards, and their number was so good it deserved a trophy. This wouldn’t be the last time the two shared the stage as they went on tour together in 2013.
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September 2013
Fans had this song on replay after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky released the music video for “Fashion Killa” in 2013.
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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.
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December 2019
They also attended The Fashion Awards in 2019, with Rihanna dazzling in a mint Fenty dress and A$AP Rocky looking sharp in a black suit.
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September 2021
Met Gala official! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended the 2021 Met Gala together in style, with the “Umbrella” singer wearing a black Balenciaga gown and the “A$AP Forever” artist donning a custom ERL quilt and a tuxedo.
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February 2022
After announcing they were expecting their first baby, Rihanna recalled keeping her pregnancy a secret from her friends. “It was harder for me to keep it from my posse, because they’re around me, they know my habits,” she told E!’s Justin Sylvester. “They’re like, ‘You don’t want something to drink? You’re not smoking?’ And I’m eating all the things I’m not used to eating. They know I hate sweets and I’m all of a sudden asking for cookies and donuts. But finally, I just had to let it all out, and they were all shocked, of course, as the world was shocked as well.”
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February 2022
SOS! These photos are so sweet! As Rihanna and A$AP prepared for their bundle of joy, she continued to show her incredible pregnancy style.
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May 2022
While fans wondered if A$AP Rocky had proposed to Rihanna after seeing them sport the words “Marry me?” and “I do” across their teeth in his “D.M.B.” video, sources close to the couple told TMZ in May 2022 the two aren’t engaged.
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May 2022
And baby makes three! Multiple outlets report that the couple welcomed a baby in Los Angeles.
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February 2023
She debuted her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.
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May 2023
The pair take the 2023 Met Gala together in honor of Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld.
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June 2023
Rihanna accompanied A$AP Rocky during his performance at a Spotify party in Cannes, France.
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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.
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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.”
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May 2025
Baby No. 3! Shortly before arriving to the 2025 Met Gala, the “Love on the Brain” singer confirmed her pregnancy.
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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.
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