Rihanna and ASAP Rocky relationship timeline: What to know about Super Bowl halftime performer’s romance with rapper
Rihanna brings a lot of star power on her own, but she’s also half of one of America’s greatest power couples.
Rihanna and her boyfriend ASAP Rocky, a celebrity rapper since the release of his debut album 10 years ago, have been in a long-term relationship and appear to be a perfect match. Rihanna has not appeared in public since 2018 as she and ASAP continued to grow their relationship and eventually started a family.
All eyes are on Rihanna this week ahead of Super Bowl 57, and many are wondering if she’ll bring any notable guests to the Arizona stage. According to the man himself, nobody looks forward to the show more than ASAP.
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With Rihanna set to perform at halftime of Super Bowl 57, The Sporting News takes a look at the musician’s relationship with ASAP Rocky over the years.
Who is ASAP Rocky?
ASAP Rocky was born in Harlem, although his father is from Rihanna’s birthplace of Barbados. His birth name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers.
He started rapping when he was nine and endured a difficult childhood, losing his father and brother before he was 14 and living in homeless shelters with his mother and sister.
As he continued to work toward a rap career, ASAP’s 2011 single “Peso” garnered attention. He soon signed a record deal and released his debut album in 2013.
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ASAP has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and has won two BET Hip Hop Awards as he continues to build his fame.
Regarding Rihanna’s halftime performance at Super Bowl 57, ASAP told Apple Music 1 Radio in January, “I’m excited. Honestly, I’m more excited than anyone,” he said.
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky relationship timeline
2012: ASAP Rocky performs with Rihanna
ASAP Rocky joined Rihanna onstage at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. The couple performed a remixed version of one of their singles that he featured on. This is the first time the two have crossed paths, at least publicly.
2013: ASAP Rocky joins Rihanna’s North American tour
ASAP toured North America with Rihanna in 2013, serving as her opening act. At this point, ASAP was just beginning to enjoy fame. He released his debut album in early 2013, and the tour helped him arrive on the national stage.
2019: ASAP Rocky, Rihanna walk the red carpet together
ASAP and Rihanna walked the red carpet together at the British Fashion Awards in late 2019, although at the time it was believed they were friends. Just a few weeks later, it was reported that Rihanna had broken up with her boyfriend Hassan Jameel.
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2020: ASAP Rocky and Rihanna seen dating
ASAP and Rihanna were often spotted together in late 2020, although neither had publicly confirmed the relationship.
People Magazine reported that the pair are “inseparable” and they were spotted holding hands on a cruise to Rihanna’s home island of Barbados.
2021: ASAP Rocky confirms serious relationship with Rihanna
In an interview with GQ, ASAP called Rihanna “the love of my life” and confirmed the two were in a serious relationship. ASAP added that he and Rihanna rented a tour bus and drove across the country in 2020, describing it as an experience “like no other.”
2022: Rihanna, ASAP Rocky have their first child
Rihanna gave birth to a boy in May 2022. In January, it was reported that she was expecting her first child, and the couple became parents just months before Rihanna agreed to be a halftime performer at Super Bowl 57.
Rihanna’s net worth
Rihanna’s net worth is estimated at a whopping $1.7 billion. This makes her the richest musician in the world and one of the richest celebrities in the world.
While she hasn’t performed publicly in five years and is on hiatus from releasing music, Rihanna’s Fenty cosmetics brand has become a global staple.
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ASAP Rocky net worth
ASAP’s net worth is estimated to be close to $20 million. That’s nowhere near Rihanna’s massive net worth, but it’s still an incredible number for someone who grew up in various homeless shelters.
ASAP just released his first album a decade ago and is dating one of America’s most celebrated musicians, so the future looks bright for his own career.