A$AP Rocky is no longer dodging the speculation. On “Stole Ya Flow,” a standout track from his newly released album Don’t Be Dumb, the Harlem rapper delivers pointed lyrics that many listeners interpret as shots aimed at Drake—while also boldly referencing his relationship with Rihanna. Rocky recently addressed the buzz head-on during a podcast appearance, making it clear he expected the internet’s reaction.
Speaking on The New York Times Popcast just a day before the album dropped, Rocky acknowledged that fans were quick to connect the dots. He suggested the target of the song’s sharp lines was obvious without naming names outright. According to him, the track reflects a broader experience of watching friendships sour over time, as support turns into quiet resentment.
Rocky explained that tensions can grow when people who once stood by you start feeling uneasy about your success. He downplayed the idea of an active feud, however, emphasizing that there isn’t any real animosity driving the song. From his perspective, there’s no need for reconciliation or public resolution, because the situation doesn’t warrant one.
When asked directly if “Stole Ya Flow” was about Drake, Rocky kept his stance intentionally open-ended. He suggested the song speaks for itself and that anyone who feels implicated is free to interpret it that way.
Once Don’t Be Dumb arrived on streaming platforms, the lyrics only intensified the conversation. On the track, Rocky boasts about his life with Rihanna, confidently asserting that he’s unbothered and secure. The line instantly caught attention, given the long history of public speculation surrounding Rihanna and Drake’s past relationship.
Rihanna and Drake were romantically linked on and off in the late 2000s and early 2010s, with Drake later admitting his feelings ran deeper than hers. By 2018, Rihanna publicly stated that they no longer maintained a friendship. Years later, Drake appeared to throw subtle shade toward both Rihanna and Rocky after the couple made their relationship official in 2020.
Additional lyrics on “Stole Ya Flow” have fueled theories that the song is a calculated diss. Rocky references sensitivity and lingering feelings—phrases that fans quickly tied to Drake’s hit “In My Feelings.” Other lines appear to nod to recent jabs circulating in hip-hop culture, reinforcing the belief that the track carries layered meaning.
Despite the speculation, official responses from either camp have been limited. Representatives for both artists have declined to comment, keeping the story rooted in interpretation rather than confirmation.
What makes the situation more striking is the history between the two rappers. Rocky and Drake were once close collaborators, sharing the spotlight on the 2013 hit “F**kin’ Problems,” which marked a major milestone in Rocky’s career. Over time, though, that friendship faded. Rocky has since made it clear that he’s focused on his own path, dismissing past disses as distractions unworthy of his attention.
With Don’t Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky seems less concerned with clearing the air and more interested in telling his story—on his own terms.
