A$AP Rocky shared an endearing moment with his son during a memorable night on his “Don’t Be Dumb” tour.
On June 27, as the iconic rapper took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, his attention was drawn to a very special member of the audience—his toddler, Riot. Amidst the energetic performance, Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, paused to connect with his son from afar.
“Riot Rose,” he called out, the warmth evident in his voice through videos circulating on social media. “Hey, son. Daddy loves you, son.”
The touching scene continued as Riot, donning a denim jacket and outfitted with noise-canceling headphones to protect his young ears, acknowledged his father’s words. With a bit of gentle coaxing from his mother, Rihanna, the toddler waved back to his dad.
After the concert concluded, a heartwarming reunion took place backstage. Riot, perched happily on his father’s shoulders, was photographed delightfully experiencing the post-show atmosphere. Another sweet interaction was captured in a video, showing Riot exchanging a friendly fist bump with radio personality Big Boy.
Rocky has been open about how much fatherhood has changed his life. During a previous interview with Vogue, the rapper admitted becoming a dad shifted his priorities. He shares three children with Rihanna: sons RZA, 4, and Riot, as well as daughter Rocki, 9 months.
“I could justify doing things, like not going to the club or just leaving after five minutes, and s–t like that,” he said. “Doing old people s–t just for the sake of it.”
He jokingly added, “I act tired and I don’t even be tired.”
Fatherhood has also influenced his fashion choices.
“I think becoming a father helped me just get my dad swag bag,” Rocky continued. “I’m really on that. That’s what I do. I’m on that dad swag. I love it.”
More recently, Rocky also reflected on welcoming a daughter into the family.
“Being a girl dad at this point kinda makes you more vulnerable,” he previously told E! News. “And I’m ready for that stage in my life. It makes you way more agile and precious with everything.”