But turns out the two artists did not get off to the best start.

The couple met in 2012 at rehearsals for the MTV Video Music Awards.

The less-than-romantic first encounter didn’t deter Rihanna, who invited Rocky to join her Diamonds World Tour.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky walking

It’s unknown how much time they spent together off-stage during this North American trek.

Still, their proximity seemed to fuel beliefs that they were more than friends and collaborators.

One instance that drove talks of a romance was Rocky’s September 2013 music video for"Fashion Killa.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky posing

A source toldPage Sixthat the pair hung out and played pool for much of the evening.

However, the duo wasn’t together during this period, but they remained close.

Talks of a relationship began swirling despite the performer dating businessman Hassan Jameel at the time.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky smiling

Months later, in September, Rihanna and Rocky would reunite for her annual Diamond Ball.

It would not be until November 2020 that their relationship would be confirmed by an insider who spoke toPeople.

Rocky was also in a relationship with model Chanel Iman from 2013 to 2014.

Yet, Rihanna and the New York rapper seemingly never stopped their connection.

“We’ve known each other for a long time.

I’ve seen him in relationships.

He’s seen me in relationships.

We’ve seen each other outside of relationships,” themakeup beauty mogulexplained in her Interview Magazine piece.

After coming back together, seems like Rihanna and Rocky are looking forward to a future together.

There have even reportedly been talks of a wedding in the future.