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\n\tA$AP Rocky covered everything from his Harlem roots to his relationship with Rihanna during his nearly two-hour appearance on The Jason Lee Show<\/em>, but it was an unexpected video of his daughter Rocki that delivered one of the interview\u2019s most heartfelt moments.<\/p>\n \n\tToward the end of Wednesday\u2019s (Aug. 5) BET exclusive interview, host Jason Lee surprised the rapper with never-before-seen footage of his daughter Rocki crawling for the first time \u2014 a clip Rocky admitted he had never seen. The video then sparked a conversation about fatherhood, raising three children with Rihanna and why being a present parent has become one of the most important roles in his life.<\/p>\n \n\tWhen asked how he manages to love each of his children equally while embracing their different personalities, Rocky said becoming a father has come naturally. While his eldest son RZA helped him discover what parenthood felt like and Riot reinforced those instincts, welcoming a daughter brought an entirely new perspective.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cRZA was my first. So by the time Riot was born, I naturally just loved both of them equally,\u201d Rocky explained. \u201cBy the time Rocki came, it was like, \u2018Oh snap, this is different because this is a girl,\u2019 so you got to handle them a little bit differently.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThough he said he was \u201cultra, ultra gentle\u201d with his daughter, Rocky teased that she\u2019s turned out to be the toughest of the three siblings.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cShe\u2019ll grab your nose, squeeze it, she takes my braids, yanks it. I\u2019ll be like, \u2018Damn, girl. Why you beating up daddy for?’\u201d he laughs.<\/p>\n \n\tDespite each child having a distinct personality, Rocky said he doesn\u2019t play favorites.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt\u2019s easy, Jason. I\u2019m a present dad. I don\u2019t \u2018favoritize\u2019 any of them. They all have such different personalities that you love each of them for what it\u2019s worth.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tLee then praised Rocky and Rihanna for remaining hands-on parents despite their busy schedules as superstars, noting that the pair are often seen doing everyday family activities like taking their children to school, grocery shopping and more. Rocky was quick to acknowledge that while they make an effort to stay involved, they also have help from family members and nannies.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt\u2019s our mothers, our nannies. It\u2019s a lot of help. I\u2019d be lying if I told you we don\u2019t got help.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tRather than presenting an unrealistic image of parenthood, Rocky instead took a moment to recognize parents who don\u2019t have the same support system.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cSome mothers, some single mothers\u2026 I commend them,\u201d he said. \u201cI know as a dad, as a present dad, how much I just want the best for my kids and I want to be present, but I\u2019m a hardworking man. When I\u2019m not at home, I just need to know that my kids are being looked after and loved.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe conversation eventually broadened into a discussion about Black fatherhood, with Rocky arguing against stereotypes surrounding absentee fathers. He pointed to generations of systemic oppression and the crack epidemic\u2019s devastating impact on Black families. While acknowledging that every family situation is different, Rocky believes most Black fathers genuinely want to be involved in their children\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cFor the most part, majority of Black guys want to be present in their children\u2019s lives\u2026 So when you see me being a dad, that\u2019s all these n\u2014-s out here. We all proud.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tRihanna Is \u2018in the Studio Right Now\u2019 & She\u2019s \u2018Cooking,\u2019 Teases A$AP\u00a0Rocky\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tWatch A$AP Rocky Explain How Rihanna Turned Him From a \u2018Nympho\u2019 to a Locked-Down\u00a0Man\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tRihanna Rocks Wildly Colorful Headdress With Jewel-Dripping Carnival Outfit Featuring Bold Cut-Outs For Barbados\u2019 Kadooment Day\u00a0Parade\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\tWatch the exclusive BET interview below.<\/p>\n\n
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