A$AP Rocky is once again making headlines for his onstage actions during his world tour.
The rapper’s ongoing “Don’t Be Dumb” tour doesn’t appear to be showing him in the best light after a viral clip showed him confronting some concertgoers.
Rocky was recently in the hot seat after remarks made during the Arizona stop were interpreted as disrespectful to his partner, Rihanna.
A$AP Rocky seen ‘swinging’ in front of spectators in viral video
A clip from the tour’s Las Vegas stop showed Rocky arguing heatedly with some audience members.
The rapper was seen among the crowd, surrounded by his security team as he yelled at the fan in front of him. Apparently he tried to stage dive with the audience, but it failed. “ASAP Rocky lashes out at fans after failing to dive on stage,” the caption of the TikTok upload read.
Wearing a balaclava that covered his face over a black sweater, the “Praise the Lord” singer threw a fist at someone before aggressively shouting, “Back off!”
The post has since garnered over 800,000 views, with fans heavily criticizing the rapper for his rude behavior.
Fans predict A$AP Rocky’s ‘downfall’ after confrontation
It didn’t take long for fans to camp out in the comments section, sharing their disapproval. “He loses his aura points quickly,” criticized one user.
Another comment shed light on the drama that occurred during the concert: “I’m so glad I’m not in the pit. He was yelling at them all night, man.” A third fan noted, “Every show just keeps getting worse,” while another said dismissively, “It’s not his year.” »
As expected, Rihanna got involved in the conversation, with one fan asking: “Riri, is this your man?” Others urged the “Umbrella” singer to leave the rapper. “The fall of ASAP Rocky? I never thought I’d see it lol,” read another harsh remark.
Some fans wondered if there was more to the rapper’s controversial actions. “What’s going on with him lately?” » asked one user.
A$AP Rocky accused of disrespecting Rihanna
Fans’ concern isn’t surprising given the recent headlines Rocky made during the Arizona leg of his tour.
As The Blast reported, the New York native, while on stage, paid compliments to some female members of the audience. “Thank God you didn’t know me when I was single because I would have fucked you up if you were pretty,” he said proudly.
This statement did not please fans who found it disrespectful to Rihanna, with whom he shares three children.
“A$AP is seriously flirting like he’s single while Rihanna raises her kids at home. Fidelity expired the second the lights came on,” one fan criticized. Another user criticized: “This is just objectification of women…not to mention disrespectful to Rihanna.”
The “Fashion Killa” rapper responded to backlash
Following the incident, the 37-year-old, at his next stop, addressed it, blaming fans for running with a false narrative.
According to Complex, Rocky stopped mid-performance to hit back at the Internet for always attacking his decisions.
“First they said the nigga was wearing flip flops, then they said the nigga show wasn’t selling, no one was coming, then they said I was disrespecting my wife,” he said before chastising the critics with an expletive.
According to reports, the rant comes shortly after fans mistook Rocky for a microphone harness, prompting his label to launch its own underwear brand.
Rihanna turns Rocky concert into a family affair
Despite the recent spate of backlash, Rocky and Rihanna’s bond remains unshakeable, as seen during the Los Angeles leg of the “Don’t Be Dumb” tour.
In videos circulating online, the billionaire was present in the crowd in proud support of her partner. However, she wasn’t alone as she was carrying their 2-year-old son, Riot Rose.
Rocky was no doubt thrilled to have his family there and didn’t hesitate to give them a heartwarming shout out. “Riot Rose, hey son. Hey buddy. Daddy loves you, son,” the rapper exclaimed while hanging above the stage.
This sweet moment sparked reactions. “Aww, this is so sweet. It’s always special when parents bring their kids to see their work,” one fan praised.