A$AP Rocky Embraces Fatherhood: From Swag to Dad Life
If you thought the world couldn’t get any more absurd, here comes A$AP Rocky, jumping into the dad life with all the enthusiasm of someone who’s just discovered that socks and sandals are the new norm. In a recent YouTube interview with Vogue, the rapper, who seems to have traded in his flashy lifestyle for what he calls “dad swag,” recounted how the birth of his son, RZA, has taken him down a path where wearing comfortable shoes is the peak of his fashion journey. Apparently, the arrival of his children has transformed him into a version of himself that revels in “doing old people s***,” which sounds like a euphemism for giving up on life as we know it.
Rocky, a self-proclaimed king of “dad swag,” shared how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities, allowing him to justify skipping the club scene for a cozy night in. He candidly admitted, “I act tired and I don’t even be tired,” which feels like a universal dad struggle—pretending to be exhausted while secretly enjoying the quiet chaos of parenthood. The rapper fondly reminisced about a family photo shoot that marked a milestone for little RZA, who was, unsurprisingly, thrilled to be part of a moment that would ultimately be shared on social media for all eternity.
As if this wasn’t enough to confirm that we’re all spiraling into a collective mid-life crisis, A$AP Rocky also reflected on how his style has shifted since becoming a father. Gone are the days of absurd outfits and reckless fashion choices; now it’s all about “quiet luxury.” It’s as if he’s trying to convince us that trading in his high-fashion ensembles for something more subdued is a good thing, but we all know that’s just code for “I give up.”
Interestingly, he gave credit for their children’s fashion sense to Rihanna, saying she dresses them in styles that echo his own past choices, like kilts, leaving him to bask in the glow of her talents. It’s almost poetic how the rapper who once pushed boundaries is now content with blending into the background, all while pretending he’s totally fine with it. As if to further illustrate the absurdity of modern parenting, he noted that he can now justify the most mundane activities as “dad duties,” like groaning about his back after a long day of nothing.
So, here we are, witnessing A$AP Rocky evolve from a cultural icon to a quintessential dad, embracing the cringe-worthy reality of parenthood with a smile. At this rate, we should all prepare ourselves for the inevitable “dad bod” album dropping soon. One can only hope it’ll be filled with the kind of existential dread that makes us all feel a little less alone in our collective despair.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Vogue
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
