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BY Francis Akhalbey, 8:30am December 03, 2025,

A$AP Rocky explains why Rihanna’s spousal support ‘means everything’ to him 

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by Francis Akhalbey, 8:30am December 03, 2025,
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky -- Photo via @asaprocky on Instagram

A$AP Rocky showered praises on his better half Rihanna when they attended the 2025 Gotham Awards on Monday.

Per PEOPLE, Rocky, 37, and Rihanna, 37, graced the event after he earned a nomination for Breakthrough Performer for his role in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.

The Praise the Lord rapper and fashion designer stated that Rihanna being by his side at the event meant “everything” to him. 

“Family support is just … spousal support, everything,” said Rocky. “It just means a lot. It goes a long way.”

In a previous interview with Perfect Magazine, Rocky touched on how he juggles career and fatherhood, emphasizing that he gains happiness from performing his duties as a “father and a partner and a loving husband.”

READ ALSO: Rihanna makes a fascinating revelation of what she wanted to become when she was young

The 37-year-old spoke about his family when he was asked about the moments when he “experiences the greatest satisfaction and happiness.” 

Rocky shares two sons and a daughter with Rihanna. “I think peace really makes me happy,” he said.

“Being a father and a partner and a loving husband in my family is what makes me really, really happy. I hope this doesn’t sound cliché, and I would hate if it does, because that’s what honestly does get me going: being able to express myself creatively, being able to be a family man and being able to be an artisan. It doesn’t matter what hat I wear that day, it’s just about being able to give it my all and do these things.”

In a separate interview with Complex, Rocky also gave a lovely shout-out to his daughter when he was asked about his favorite thing that he created this year.

“My daughter,” Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelston Mayers, said with a laugh. “That’s my favorite thing I created this year. Shout out to Rocki Irish.”

READ ALSO: A$AP Rocky gives rare insight into how his romantic relationship with Rihanna started

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: December 3, 2025

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