A$AP Rocky is facing heavy backlash after a viral concert clip sparked heated reactions across social media. The rapper, who is currently on his Don't Be Dumb tour, made an explicit remark to fans during his stop in Phoenix, Arizona, on 23 June.
The internet wasted no time weighing in. Even Rihanna, his long-time partner, has also been dragged into the discussion, despite having nothing to do with the video. But it's worth noting that the video circulating online is very short. Without seeing what happened before or after the moment, the full context remains unclear.
The Viral Video That Triggered Backlash
In the now-viral video clip, Rocky can be heard telling the crowd: 'Thank God you ain't know me when I was single or I would've f**ked the sh*t out of you.' While some fans saw it as typical cheeky stage banter, others were quick to call it disrespectful—especially given his relationship with Grammy-winning singer Rihanna.
The clip spread rapidly on X and TikTok, racking up views and reactions within hours. The seven-second video has a text overlay that reads: 'I just know you be stressing my girl Rihanna out.'
But of course, viral clips rarely tell the full story. Seven seconds can capture a moment, but not always the full context. There is no other angle or longer version of that moment available online, making it difficult to determine what prompted Rocky's statement or what happened next.
“Thank God you ain’t know me when I was single or I would’ve fucked the shit out of you” — ASAP Rocky to a fan at his show last night pic.twitter.com/w4dIwTc20K
— attorney (@aubreysattorney) June 24, 2026
Fans Call Out Rocky's Comment: 'Disgusting'
The backlash online has been intense, with many users slamming Rocky for what they described as immature and inappropriate behaviour.
One user wrote: 'A$AP Rocky is embarrassing Rihanna on stage.' Another commented: 'Ew... a father and husband, by the way. What a piece of sh*t.'
Others were even more critical, calling the comment 'disgusting' and 'disrespectful.' One viral reaction read: 'I wonder why Rihanna is still with him. He doesn't even respect her for him to say something like that.'
Another post added: 'We need to bring back shame because people been moving really weird lately.'
The internet brought Drake into the conversation too. One user joked: 'If I were [Rihanna], I'd go make a song with Drake after this.'
Still, not everyone agreed with the backlash. Some defended Rocky, arguing that he was simply joking with the crowd and that people were taking a brief moment far too seriously.
Inside A$AP Rocky and Rihanna's Relationship
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna's story spans more than a decade.
The pair first met in 2012 and remained close friends for years before romance rumours started swirling in 2020. Their relationship became official later that year, and Rocky made headlines in 2021 when he called Rihanna 'the love of my life' in an interview with GQ.
Since then, the two have become one of entertainment's most prominent power couples. Between fashion weeks, red carpets, and viral public appearances, they've remained firmly in the spotlight.
The couple share three children — RZA, born in May 2022; Riot, born in August 2023; and Rocki Irish, born in September 2025.
