In a candid interview with Billboard, A$AP Rocky, 35, shared a humorous take on his experience with parenthood, specifically his struggle with the popular children’s show, Cocomelon. The rapper, who shares two young sons with Rihanna, revealed that while the kids are avid fans of the show, it’s not exactly his cup of tea.
“That s— is driving me nuts!” Rocky exclaimed, laughing about the constant loop of Cocomelon episodes. He quickly added with a chuckle, “Don’t tell my girl I said that. I’m totally joking. I don’t give a s—. She’s tired of it, too, probably.”
Despite the challenges of juggling their high-profile careers with raising toddlers, Rocky praised the balance he and Rihanna maintain. “It’s crazy how we find balance with our chaotic schedules. [The relationship] is going great,” he noted. The rapper commended Rihanna for her understanding and flexibility, emphasizing their mutual compatibility.
Rocky and Rihanna, who transitioned from close friends to a couple in November 2020, recently celebrated their son Riot’s first birthday. The occasion was marked by heartfelt social media tributes from Rocky, including a series of Instagram posts featuring the family. One touching post read, “HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO MY 2ND BORN SON RIOT ROSE MAYERS ❤️.”
The Instagram carousel featured Rocky and his sons enjoying moments together, including clips of Riot post-diaper change and affectionate interactions between father and son.
Riot’s arrival was celebrated even before his birth, with Rihanna’s surprise pregnancy announcement during her Super Bowl halftime performance in February 2023. Since then, both boys have occasionally stepped into the spotlight, including a notable Father’s Day campaign for Bottega Veneta. The campaign’s black-and-white portraits captured intimate moments between Rocky and his sons, showcasing the close-knit family dynamic with the toddlers dressed in “best dad” onesies.