When it comes to blending hip hop culture with high fashion, A$AP Rocky always knows how to keep fans on their toes. But now, it's his growing family with global pop icon Rihanna that's catching everyone's attention. The couple, known for keeping their private life relatively low-key, is once again making headlines, not just for rumored baby news, but for a surprising name choice.
In a new interview with GQ, the Harlem rapper sparked buzz after dropping a playful but serious-sounding hint about what he and Rihanna might name their third child. The twist? The name has strong ties to one of the most respected actors in Hollywood and one of Rocky’s recent co-stars.
Whether it's a boy or a girl, A$AP Rocky made it clear that the name Denzel is already on the table. Fans of rap, hip hop, and pop culture are here for it, especially after hearing the unexpected exchange in a recent GQ interview.
A$AP Rocky reveals baby name inspired by Denzel Washington
During his sit-down with GQ, A$AP Rocky accepted congratulations from the interviewer, hinting at recent baby news, without fully confirming anything. While the magazine implied that Rihanna may have already given birth, Rocky kept things coy. Instead, he focused on what might be ahead for baby number three.
When asked directly if he is naming the baby "Denzel," this was his answer, "You know I have to."
Then came the follow-up, "Denzel, no matter what. The first female come out named Denzel, it’s lit. We got it figured out."
The unexpected choice is a tribute to Rocky’s Highest 2 Lowest co-star Denzel Washington, and it seems the actor is all for it. In a recent joint interview with Elle, Washington reacted to the idea of Rocky naming his child after him, saying, "I think Denzel's a beautiful name for a son."
If the rumors are true and a third baby is here, or on the way, this could mark the first daughter for A$AP Rocky and Rihanna. The couple already has two sons, RZA and Riot, and Rocky previously hinted that baby number three could be a girl.
He also noted how this pregnancy felt unique, stating in the GQ interview, "Nothing is ever the same...Each experience is always just different in its own right. And it's no different with this one."
For fans of hip hop artists, celebrity parents, and music culture, this moment adds another layer to Rocky’s ever-evolving legacy. Outside of family life, he's also preparing to release his highly anticipated next album, Don't Be Dumb, proving that he's not slowing down anytime soon.