Rihanna shared a playful and intimate moment with her longtime partner A$AP Rocky, twerking on the rapper during a recent event in Barbados. The singer, 38, posted clips to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, showing the couple enjoying a night out. In one video, the two music artists are seen in a lively venue, where Rihanna begins to twerk on Rocky, drawing cheers from onlookers and a fellow performer.
The "Diamonds" hitmaker added the caption '#active' to the video. Another clip captured Rihanna twerking again, with Rocky joining in, leading to further cheers from the crowd. In the footage, Rocky is seen grinning and playfully tapping her behind.
The couple, who confirmed their relationship in 2021, are parents to three children: RZA, Riot, and Rocki. They have been spending time in Barbados, attending the island's Grand Kadooment Day celebrations earlier this week. Rihanna drew attention with a vibrant, bejeweled outfit featuring multiple cutouts and an intricate headpiece, supporting her brother Rorrey Fenty, who performed at the carnival with his band Aura.
These affectionate moments come weeks after A$AP Rocky made controversial remarks during a concert in Phoenix. Addressing female audience members, he stated, "Thank God y'all didn't know me when I was single, 'cause I would've f ***** the s*** out of you." His comments drew criticism on social media, with some fans expressing disapproval given his serious relationship with Rihanna and their children.
In a separate interview that was officially released on Wednesday, Rocky spoke about how Rihanna has helped him settle down. He described her as a "real a** b****" and a "strong Black woman" who "held me down even when I was at my lowest." He recounted how she was there for him when his father passed away on Christmas in late 2012, recalling her calling to congratulate him on his first album going number one while he was grieving in Paris. Rocky stated that Rihanna "rushed" to be by his side, even managing to get into his hotel room when he had stopped answering his phone.
"She always f ***** there for me," Rocky added, emphasizing her consistent support whether they were dating or just friends. He noted that Rihanna was the only person who could match him.
Over the past weekend, the couple celebrated their son Riot's third birthday with a Spider-Man-themed party in Barbados. Footage shared on social media showed a house decorated with Spider-Man balloons and displays, with guests, including Rihanna and Rocky, singing "Happy Birthday" to their son.
In a 2024 interview with Interview Magazine, Rihanna reflected on motherhood and her relationship with Rocky, stating, "When someone sees you completely, and believes in you, and thinks you're worthy of being the mother of their kids, it's a great feeling." She added that she felt the same about Rocky and knew he would be a great father.