"Doll not dog": Fans fire shot at A$AP Rocky for calling Rihanna "Dog" and "Bi*ch" in an interview

Singers A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have reportedly been together since 2019. The duo have two sons, RZA and Riot, and have been spotted supporting each other at various public events. The Umbrella singer walked hand-in-hand with A$AP Rocky at a Los Angeles courthouse on February 18, 2025. Rocky jumped in excitement and hugged his partner when he was announced as not guilty in a pending 2021 case.

More recently, A$AP Rocky talked about RiRi in his conversation with Mystery Fashionist at the Paris Fashion Week on March 14, 2025. When talking about his partner, A$AP sang a little jingle and said,

"She's my sun. Birds of a feather flock together. I'm going to ride 'til the wheels fall off like she do. That's my dog, that's my n***a, that's my b*tch, that's my wife, that's my everything."

While fans appeared to appreciate the rapper's love for Rihanna, many were critical for using derogatory words, including "Dog" and "b*tch" for the Where Have You Been singer. One user noted,

Many others corrected the rapper in the comment section,

One user (@kyrelterrhaun) noted that the rapper could have opted for a better choice of words and wrote,

"How about... "that's my woman, that's the mother of my kids, the one who chose me, my friend, my protector, my love, my lady."

Another user (@gunlovinhippie) called the jingle a "corny" way of describing a mother. While another user (@allupontrinnn) expressed disappointment and called out everyone who uses "THAT B WORD" for "GIRLFRIENDS."

However, many fans supported A$AP Rocky and RiRi's relationship. One user (@krytal.marie) noted that it can sound "bad" but added that it is a part of the humorous "New York" lingo.

Many users added that netizens should consider the "context" and also see other examples of when they show up for each other. One user referenced A$AP Rocky's recent court hearing and noted that their love is "brick solid."

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A$AP Rocky talks about his relationship with Rihanna

A$AP Rocky came under fire for using the words "Dog" and "Bi*ch" while referring to his partner, Rihanna. However, many fans defended the couple's relationship based on the context and previous interactions. In an exclusive conversation with W magazine in October 2024, A$AP revealed they had been friends since 2012 and noted that they both knew about their connection since they were "younger".

He added that it was only about time they "reconnected." They previously have reportedly shared their excitement over parenting and note that they are together for the long run, per Harper's Bazaar.

While fans have speculated marriage for the couple soon, official announcements haven't been made.

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While A$AP and Rihanna aren't married, the couple have reportedly been going strong since 2019. The duo have been seen supporting each other publicly and expressing their love for each other. While fans noted that the choice of words could be different, many came to A$AP's defence noting that it is "New York" or "rapper" lingo.

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