ASAP Rocky Throws Shade at Drake for His Rihanna Infatuation on Metro Boomin and Future’s Latest Project

A$AP Rocky Appears to Diss Drake Over His Rihanna Obsession on Metro Boomin and Future’s New Album

A$AP Rocky, Drake, and Rihanna. Getty Images (3)

ASAP Rocky criticized Drake for constantly being emotionally affected by Rihanna. Rocky's criticism was shared on Friday, April 12, through the album We Still Don't Trust You by Future and Metro Boomin. This album is a follow-up to their previous release, We Don't Trust You, and includes Rocky, who is 35 years old, on the track "Show of Hands." In his verse, Rocky appeared to be addressing Drake, who is 37, for continuing to have feelings for Rihanna, who is 36.

Rocky raps about calling up Pluto and Metro, wishing they had put him on the first track. He also mentions how some guys think they have the baddest girl, but he just got the worst one. He refers to Rihanna's "Bad Girl RiRi" nickname in his lyrics.

In the next verse, Rocky talks about how some guys get too emotional over women, asking if they are hurt. He brags about being with a girl before she gave birth, implying he was the first one to hit it. He then takes a dig at Drake's album, joking about not trusting him and how his latest music quickly came and went.

Rocky and Rihanna have been friends since 2012 when they collaborated on a remix of her song "Cockiness." After Rihanna broke up with Hassan Jameel in 2020, her relationship with Rocky grew stronger. They now have two sons together, RZA who is 23 months old, and Riot who is 8 months old.

At the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, Drake made a heartfelt declaration about Rihanna, calling her the woman he had loved since he was 22 years old. He fondly recalled the moment he first saw her in the "Pon de Replay" music video in Toronto. During the VMAs, Drake also described Rihanna as one of his closest friends and someone he has always admired, despite her being younger than him.

Despite their affectionate display at the VMAs, Rihanna and Drake parted ways just two months later. In a 2018 interview with Vogue, Rihanna shared that while they are no longer close friends, they also harbor no ill feelings towards each other. She simply stated, "It is what it is."

Drake had a different perspective on things. In his song "Fear of Heights" from the album For All The Dogs released in 2023, he brushed off those who thought he was still stuck on an ex. He even referenced Rihanna's album Anti and mentioned that the intimacy with his ex was just average, stating, "Yeah, I’m anti ’cause I had it with you."

A$AP Rocky Appears to Diss Drake Over His Rihanna Obsession on Metro Boomin and Future’s New Album

Rappers have used their albums to express their feelings towards other artists. In the We Don't Trust You albums, Kendrick Lamar took a shot at J. Cole by dismissing the idea of a "Big 3" in hip-hop. Lamar boldly stated, "Motherf—k the big three, n—a. It's just big me."

Lamar, who is 36 years old, suggested that Drake's "best work is like a light pack." He also commented on Drake comparing himself to Michael Jackson on For All The Dogs, saying "N—a, Prince outlived Mike Jack / N—a bum / For all your dogs getting buried / There’s a K with all these nines, he goin’ see Pet Sematary."

Editor's P/S:

The article highlights the complex dynamics between A$AP Rocky, Drake, and Rihanna, exposing the emotional undercurrents that have played out in their personal lives and musical careers. Rocky's criticism of Drake for his lingering feelings for Rihanna sheds light on the emotional toll that unrequited love can take, while Drake's subsequent response in his song "Fear of Heights" suggests a desire to move on and dismiss his former attachment.

Moreover, the article provides a glimpse into the use of music as a platform for artists to express their feelings and engage in lyrical battles. The We Don't Trust You albums have served as a stage for Kendrick Lamar to challenge Drake's dominance in hip-hop, while Drake's album For All The Dogs has been an avenue for him to address his past relationships and assert his own artistic standing. These examples underscore the power of music to convey emotions, shape narratives, and ignite artistic rivalries.