A$AP Rocky has sparked outrage among fans after making what many are calling 'the most disrespectful' comment directed at female concertgoers and his partner, Rihanna. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Athelston Mayers, made the remark during his Don't Be Dumb tour stop in Phoenix, Arizona.
On-stage comment goes viral
In a now-viral clip, A$AP Rocky told a group of women near the front of the stage: 'Thank God y'all didn't know me when I was single, 'cause I would've f***** the sh** out of you.' The comment was met with immediate backlash online, with many calling it 'crazy' and 'disrespectful' to both the women and Rihanna, his longtime partner.
The couple has been together since 2021 and shares three children: Rza, 3, Riot, 2, and Rocki, eight months. Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with one user writing, 'Asap I just know you be stressing my girl Rihanna out.' Another commented, 'Ew.. a father and husband btw . what a piece of s**t.'
Pattern of behavior
According to fans, this is not an isolated incident. During a show in Orlando, A$AP Rocky told two women, 'You're fine as f**k…you and your friend fine as f**k.' At his Baltimore concert, he allegedly said to a female fan, 'You in the back with the curly hair your titties are shaking nice respectfully because i'm a married man.' These comments have fueled criticism that the rapper is objectifying women on stage.
Despite the backlash, Rihanna has appeared unbothered, reportedly going shopping in Beverly Hills. Some fans speculated that she might find the comments funny, otherwise A$AP would have stopped. The Fenty Beauty founder is known for not hesitating to show her displeasure, as seen in a recent tense exchange at the Met Gala.
Met Gala tension
A video from the Met Gala showed Rihanna looking annoyed as A$AP Rocky chatted with Swarovski's global creative director, Giovanna Engelbert, behind her. Later, cameras captured the pair in what appeared to be a tense argument in the back of a limousine. A minute-long clip shared by TMZ showed Rihanna speaking animatedly while A$AP avoided eye contact. The couple eventually exited the car, with Rihanna walking into their hotel alone alongside a security team member. A source told TMZ that the couple was 'totally drained' from the day, but fans remained skeptical.
Metro has reached out to representatives for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky for comment.
