Rihanna & ASAP Rocky’s Relationship: Are Engaged

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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky

From the friend zone to the end zone! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky first sparked dating rumors in 2020 after Rihanna split from longtime boyfriend and Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel.

Shortly after breaking up with Hassan, the “Umbrella” singer attended a concert with A$AP in honor of his friend A$AP Yams, who died of a drug overdose in 2015. Us Weekly reports. After Rihanna attended the event alongside A$AP, fans began speculating that the two were dating.

In honor of Rihanna’s much-anticipated Super Bowl performance, here’s a look back at her and A$AP’s love story.

Relationship Timeline: They started out as friends

2012

Almost a decade before they became an item, Rihanna co-starred in a remix of her song “Cockiness (Love It).” A$AP at the MTV VMAs in September 2012.

Rihanna kicked off the number in red pants, a see-through red top and black sunglasses. A$AP later joined the number and the singer greeted him with a wink. The two put on a flirty performance that certainly caught the attention of fans.

At one point, the rapper leaned over and planted a kiss on Rihanna’s cheek.

2013

The following year, the two teamed up on a variety of projects. In September 2013, Rihanna appeared in A$AP’s Fashion Killa music video.

The pop sensation wore a zebra print ensemble and kissed a mannequin while the caption read, “We’ll go shoppin’ like mañana. Her attitude, Rihanna, she got it from her mommy.”

Accordingly Cosmopolitan, romance rumors began swirling later that year after the two were spotted getting cozy in New York. A$AP denied the rumors at the time and said Turn“I don’t even look at her like that. She’s sexy, but I’m good.”

2018

Accordingly PeopleRihanna and A$AP were spotted together again while attending Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2018.

Relationship Timeline: Romance Rumors

January 2020

In January 2020, the same month that Rihanna split from boyfriend Hassan, rumors began circulating online that the “Love on the Brain” singer was dating A$AP.

A source tells The sun The two were a couple but kept things casual.

“They shared a hotel suite in New York during this trip,” the source revealed in January 2020. “Rihanna is reluctant to put a label on it since it’s so close to Hassan. They really enjoy each other’s company and take things easy since it’s still early days.”

July 2020

Rihanna and A$AP chose not to address the love rumors, but after collaborating on a Fenty Skin campaign in July 2020, fans couldn’t ignore their natural chemistry.

rihanna shared a photo by her and A$AP in July 2020 to promote the campaign.

“That’s right baby…@fentyskin is for my boys too! No matter who you are, you deserve to have great skin! 👌🏿 More product details coming soon,” she wrote in the caption.

Aug 2020

In August 2020, the two appeared in one GQ video to promote the campaign.

In the video, Rihanna asked A$AP 18 rapid-fire questions.

The two exchanged a few laughs and shared the most challenging part of working together on the Fenty campaign.

A$AP said it’s hard not to screw up when working with the pop star.

“It’s a comedy,” he said. “That’s the hardest part. We’re so cool, it’s just hard not to laugh, that’s all.”

May 2021

In May 2021, A$AP gushed about his relationship with Rihanna in one Interview with GQ.

In the interview, the rapper called Rihanna “the one” and said his romantic life with the singer was “so much better.”

“So much better if you have the one,” he said. “She probably accounts for about a million of the others. I think if you know, you know. She is the one.”

Sep 2021

In September 2021, Rihanna and A$AP attended the Met Gala together in New York City.

The topic of the high-calibre event was “In America: The Encyclopedia of Fashion”.

Accordingly shineRihanna’s look was designed by Balenciaga, while A$AP opted for a multicolored ensemble by Eli Russell Linnetz.

January 2022

In January 2022, Rihanna confirmed she was expecting her first baby with the rapper after posing for a photo showing off her baby bump. people have reported.

May 2022

Rihanna and A$AP welcomed their first child together in May 2022. people have reported.

That same month, rumors circulated that the two were engaged after A$AP released the video for his song “DMB” In the video, the couple showed off each other with their grills. A$AP’s Grill said, “Marry me?” while Rihanna said, “I do.”

A source close to the couple silenced and recounted the rumors in May 2021 TMZ that Rihanna and A$AP didn’t get engaged and that the barbecues were just “for fun.”