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A$AP Rocky is taking his role as fashion killa to the next level.
The rapper has been named the first creative director of Ray-Ban, just days after he was found not guilty in the assault case stemming from a 2021 argument with former bandmate Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli.
“I’ve always admired Ray-Ban’s ability to stay true to its roots while constantly evolving,” Rocky, 36, said about his latest role in a press release. “I’m excited to be part of the strong heritage and develop the next chapter for an iconic brand like Ray-Ban.”
The “D.M.B.” rapper offered up a glimpse of his latest venture when he stepped out alongside Rihanna for her birthday celebration on Feb. 20 at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood.
Rihanna, 37, and Rocky put their style on display in coordinating blazer and trouser looks, which they each completed with the Ray-Ban RB0840S Mega Wayfarer shades as they walked inside the establishment hand-in-hand.
Just days before, the couple—who share sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 18 months—showed off their street style, Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) was found not guilty on two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a Los Angeles County courtroom on Feb. 18. After the first verdict was read outload, the “LSD” rapper leaped into the arms of Rihanna, whom he’s been dating since 2020.
Following decision, the Fenty Beauty founder celebrated the news.
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“THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD AND GOD ALONE!” she wrote on her Instagram Story Feb. 18. “THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!”
And with his legal battle behind him, Rocky is looking ahead to even more fashionable moments. Indeed, he will join Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, and Anna Wintour as a co-chair of the 2025 Met Gala.
The theme of this year’s event—taking place May 5—is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and the guests will honor the “Tailored For You” dress code that is “purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation.”
And with Rihanna already a queen of the Met Gala, fans will have to wait just a few short months to see the duo put their top tier fashion on display.
Keep reading to look back at Rocky and Rihanna’s stylish relationship…
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September 2012
In 2012, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky performed their hit "Cockiness" at the MTV Video Music Awards, and their number was so good it deserved a trophy. This wouldn't be the last time the two shared the stage as they went on tour together in 2013.
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September 2013
Fans had this song on replay after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky released the music video for "Fashion Killa" in 2013.
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June 2018
As the years went on, they remained friends. In 2018, they attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week and, of course, they totally slayed.
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December 2019
They also attended The Fashion Awards in 2019, with Rihanna dazzling in a mint Fenty dress and A$AP Rocky looking sharp in a black suit.
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September 2021
Met Gala official! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended the 2021 Met Gala together in style, with the "Umbrella" singer wearing a black Balenciaga gown and the "A$AP Forever" artist donning a custom ERL quilt and a tuxedo.
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February 2022
After announcing they were expecting their first baby, Rihanna recalled keeping her pregnancy a secret from her friends. "It was harder for me to keep it from my posse, because they're around me, they know my habits," she told E!'s Justin Sylvester. "They're like, 'You don't want something to drink? You're not smoking?' And I'm eating all the things I'm not used to eating. They know I hate sweets and I'm all of a sudden asking for cookies and donuts. But finally, I just had to let it all out, and they were all shocked, of course, as the world was shocked as well."
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February 2022
SOS! These photos are so sweet! As Rihanna and A$AP prepared for their bundle of joy, she continued to show her incredible pregnancy style.
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May 2022
While fans wondered if A$AP Rocky had proposed to Rihanna after seeing them sport the words "Marry me?" and "I do" across their teeth in his "D.M.B." video, sources close to the couple told TMZ in May 2022 the two aren't engaged.
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May 2022
And baby makes three! Multiple outlets report that the couple welcomed a baby in Los Angeles.
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February 2023
She debuted her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.
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May 2023
The pair take the 2023 Met Gala together in honor of Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld.
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June 2023
Rihanna accompanied A$AP Rocky during his performance at a Spotify party in Cannes, France.
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August 2023
The couple welcomed their second child, son Riot. One month later, they shared their first photos as a family of four in a rare photoshoot.
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April 2024
Rihanna confirmed her romance with A$AP began at the end of 2019.
"I've seen him in relationships. He's seen me in relationships," she explained of their long history. "We knew what we're capable of, and the trouble that we could bring to each other's lives. We can make or break each other's hearts. And so, we started dating with a lot of caution."
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