A$AP Rocky is finally addressing the long-rumored tension between himself and Drake, and he is not sugarcoating his feelings about how things changed between them. In a candid interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the “Praise the Lord” rapper spoke openly about their fractured friendship and the speculation that has followed them for years.
Rocky admitted that the two were once close, but believes the fallout stems from personal issues tied to their dating histories. “We were once friends,” he said, explaining that he believes their beef is “over females.” The comment immediately added context to years of fan theories, especially given that both artists have been romantically linked to Rihanna at different points in their lives.
The rapper went on to suggest that lingering resentment is unnecessary, particularly as they grow older. “I feel like he wasn’t happy and he expressed that,” said the 50-year-old artist. “And I think at some certain point when everybody gettin’ older and it’s just like, you’re supposed to be moving on.
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For you to still be pickin’ at a female and all that, that’s soft to me.” His words make it clear that he views the situation as something that should have been left behind rather than carried forward. Rocky also addressed why he never publicly responded through his music, despite fans expecting lyrical shots or a diss track.
“I didn’t put out an album, I didn’t put out music for me to really say something back,” he explained, noting that the timing simply did not align for him to speak through his art. The history between the two artists has long been complicated.
Both Rocky and Drake have been linked to Rihanna, fueling ongoing speculation about jealousy and rivalry. Drake and Rihanna’s relationship famously lasted for nearly a decade and was highly publicized. In 2018, Drake even spoke about his hopes for the future during an appearance on LeBron James’ show The Shop, saying that he wanted to have children with the singer.
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Today, Rihanna’s life looks very different. She shares three children with Rocky: sons RZA, 3½, and Riot, 2, as well as their daughter Rocki, who was welcomed in September 2025. The couple has largely kept their family life private, but they have made it clear through interviews and public appearances that they are deeply committed to each other.
Rocky’s comments do not suggest he is interested in reigniting any drama. Instead, his tone points to someone who feels ready to move forward and leave old conflicts behind. For fans who have followed the rumored feud for years, his honesty finally offers clarity, even if it also confirms that the rift was more personal than professional.
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