> At a Glance
> – A$AP Rocky told W Magazine he was “cold-hearted” before becoming a dad
> – The rapper now calls himself “a loving kind of fella” after three kids with Rihanna
> – Daughter Rocki Irish (4 mos) draws extra affection from her big brothers
> – Why it matters: Celebrity parents often shape public views on modern family life
Fatherhood has rewritten the emotional playbook for A$AP Rocky, who once wore his toughness like armor.
The Emotional Shift
In a W Magazine interview published Jan. 6, the 37-year-old rapper-actor said parenthood cracked open a softer side he never expected. “Before the kids, I was probably cold-hearted. But now I’m a loving kind of fella,” he revealed while promoting his recent film roles.
Rocky and longtime partner Rihanna share three children:
- RZA, 3
- Riot Rose, 2
- Rocki Irish, nearly 4 months
Daughter Protection Mode
Asked what will happen when suitors eventually come knocking for baby Rocki, Rocky issued a playful warning: “I’m going to pray for them.”
He calls the infant his “baby twin,” a nickname that sparks occasional jealousy from her older brothers. “They might get a little jealous from time to time, but they ain’t got to be,” he told Entertainment Tonight at the November CFDA Fashion Awards. “It’s a lot of love to go around.”
Sibling Dynamics
Rocky admitted surprise at how smoothly RZA and Riot have bonded. “Usually for them to be so close in age, [they’d] fight a lot, but [we’re] a happy family,” he said at December’s Gotham Film Awards.
Rihanna echoed the joy: “The babies are amazing. They’re all getting bigger, and I cannot take it.”
Key Takeaways
- A$AP Rocky credits fatherhood with turning him from “cold-hearted” to openly loving
- The couple’s three kids are already showing tight sibling bonds
- Rocki Irish’s arrival has added extra affection-and a touch of brotherly jealousy-to the household
With three kids under four, the rapper’s once-armored heart now runs on pure family fuel.
