A$AP Rocky is currently facing criticism from fans after an eyebrow-raising comment made to female audience members during a recent concert. The remark, considered highly disrespectful by many, has even led some to call for his longtime partner, Rihanna, to end their relationship.
During his performance in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of the Don’t Be Dumb Tour, the 37-year-old rapper caused a stir by directly addressing the women in attendance.
“Thank God y’all didn’t know me when I was single, ’cause I would’ve f***** the sh** out of you,” Rocky declared to the crowd. While some concertgoers cheered, the statement quickly drew fierce online backlash after videos of the incident circulated on social media.
The comment has sparked a heated debate among fans, particularly because of Rocky’s prominent relationship with Rihanna, with whom he shares three children: RZA, Riot, and baby Rocki. Many found it inappropriate within the context of their family life.
Rihanna, the founder of Fenty, has been by Rocky’s side for several tour stops, which made the controversial remark all the more shocking to some observers.
Under videos of the incident, critics didn’t hold back, with one writing, ‘So many things could’ve been said instead, but he chooses the most stupid disrespectful thing to his audience and his partner,’ while another pleaded, ‘Rihanna if you don’t leave this man lol, he’s constantly disrespecting her.’
A$AP Rocky has found himself in hot water with fans after making a jaw-dropping remark to female concertgoers that many branded wildly disrespectful – and some even urged longtime partner Rihanna to dump him; Above, in May
The 37-year-old rapper sparked outrage while performing in Phoenix, Arizona , on his Don’t Be Dumb Tour, when he took a moment to address women in the crowd; Above, in 2022
The Daily Mail has reached out to Rihanna and Rocky’s representatives for comment.
The criticism continued to pile up in the comments section, where many fans questioned why the father-of-three would make such a remark in the first place.
Another wrote, ‘For a person with three children and supposedly in a serious relationship, this is not cool to say. Its almost cringe.’
Yet another chimed in, ‘Rihanna this your baby daddy? He is so weird for this objectification ew.’
A third fumed, ‘Disrespectful to Rihanna, disrespectful to women, someone remind me why this guy is still relevant.’
And another baffled fan added, ‘He could’ve just said they’re beautiful and kept it moving though, wtf was that for?’
Not everyone was outraged, however. Some supporters rushed to Rocky’s defense, arguing that the comment was clearly made in jest and was being blown out of proportion by critics online.
As the debate raged across social media, Rihanna appeared to be paying little attention to the controversy.
The superstar was spotted indulging in a shopping spree in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, looking relaxed and carefree as she browsed luxury stores.
‘Thank God y’all didn’t know me when I was single, ’cause I would’ve f***** the sh** out of you,’ Rocky told the audience, drawing cheers from some attendees but immediate backlash online after clips of the moment surfaced on social media; Above, on June 7 in New York
Under videos of the incident , critics didn’t hold back
With an aide trailing behind carrying an armful of shopping bags, Rihanna cut a stylish figure in a chic jumpsuit and showed no signs of being bothered by the online uproar surrounding her longtime partner.
Meanwhile, Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb World Tour continues to pull in strong crowds, with the rapper set to take the stage in San Francisco for his next scheduled stop.
The latest controversy also comes just days after Rocky offered a rare glimpse into life behind closed doors with Rihanna and their three young children – while also opening up about the terrifying shooting incident at their Beverly Hills home earlier this year.
In a candid interview with Vibe, the rapper reflected on the emotional toll the ordeal took on his family after the incident on March 8.
‘It was f***** up … somebody attempted at [harming] me and my family,’ Rocky said of the incident.
The father the shooting left him shaken, saying it robbed the family of a sense of normalcy and security.
‘It took away a lot of peace and happiness of being able to just be free,’ he explained. ‘I don’t want to be robbed of my peace and joy.’
Elsewhere in the interview, Rocky spoke warmly about raising his children with Rihanna – sons RZA, four, and Riot, two, as well as their baby daughter Rocki, who is just eight months old.
As the debate raged across social media, Rihanna appeared to be paying little attention to the controversy
The superstar was spotted indulging in a shopping spree in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, looking relaxed and carefree as she browsed luxury stores
The rapper said that despite their immense fame and fortune, he and Rihanna are determined to ensure their children grow up grounded and appreciative of the world around them.
‘I want to make sure that I teach my boys discipline and keep them grounded, keep them humble as much as possible,’ he said.
Rocky said he tries to be ‘emotionally present’ and ‘emotionally available’ as a dad.
He also said he makes sure his kids stay close with family outside their celebrity bubble – a softer side of the rapper that comes amid the backlash over his onstage comments.