Before they were one of the most iconic couples in music and fashion, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna had already sparked undeniable chemistry—something Rocky admits he felt from the start. In a nostalgic look back at their first collaboration, Rocky opened up about how their bond began taking shape during the filming of his 2013 music video “Fashion Killa.”
“She Knew She Was My Boo Back Then”
In a recent episode of Vogue’s “Life In Looks,” A$AP Rocky revealed how he reached out to Rihanna to feature in the now-iconic video, which was directed by the late Virgil Abloh. According to Rocky, the decision was simple:
“I hit up the flyest chick I knew. I was like, ‘Yo RiRi, what’s good, you want to do this music video with me? I got the perfect song. It’s called Fashion Killa, I drop your name in it,’” he recalled with a laugh. “I ain’t even have to say all that sh*t. Gang, I got you. She knew she was my boo back then too—I’mma come clean.”
That behind-the-scenes moment showed that long before they became public as a couple, there was already a strong connection bubbling between them. Rihanna, for her part, also seemed to sense that spark from the beginning.
From Fashion Collabs to Family Life
While Fashion Killa was their first visible moment together, their relationship evolved gradually over the years. Today, the two are proud parents of two children and have become a power couple admired for both their individual success and mutual loyalty.
They’ve supported each other through various career highs and personal challenges. One of the most touching examples came earlier this year during Rocky’s high-profile assault trial, stemming from allegations by his former A$AP Mob associate, A$AP Relli. Despite the serious nature of the charges, Rocky was ultimately found not guilty.
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Rihanna’s Quiet Support in the Courtroom
Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, later shared a heartfelt detail about the couple’s closeness during the trial. Even though Rihanna kept a low profile, her presence didn’t go unnoticed by Rocky—at least not on a subconscious level.
“Rocky, unaware that Rihanna was in the courtroom, turned to me and said, ‘I smell my girl. It’s weird, man,’” Tacopina recalled. “And I told him, ‘Yeah, Rocky, you smell your girl ‘cause she’s sitting right behind you.’”
That moment, quiet yet powerful, summed up the foundation of their relationship: unshakable support, even when words aren’t spoken.
A Love That Grew Over Time
What started as a creative partnership between two fashion-forward artists has blossomed into a deep, lasting bond. Their love story has been written in music videos, red carpet moments, and now, through parenthood and public loyalty.
Rocky’s reflection shows that their connection wasn’t something that developed overnight—it was already written in their chemistry long ago.
