In a shocking turn of events, ASAP Rocky has found himself in hot water after making a bizarre comment that many fans believe lacked thought and sensitivity. During a recent interview, the rapper attempted to compliment his partner, Rihanna, but ended up igniting a wave of backlash instead.

“Rihanna is my absolute favorite. It’s the best product I’ve ever used to now,” Rocky said with a chuckle, seemingly unaware of the firestorm he was about to create. Within moments, social media exploded with reactions from Rihanna’s dedicated fanbase, the Navy, who were outraged at the rapper’s choice of words.

While some interpreted Rocky’s comment as a simple, albeit clumsy, way of expressing admiration for Rihanna, others found it deeply problematic. Many fans were quick to criticize the statement, arguing that referring to a person—especially his own partner—as a “product” was dehumanizing and objectifying.

Twitter was flooded with responses, with users calling out Rocky’s poor wording. “Did this man just call Rihanna a PRODUCT? Like she’s something to be used? No way he actually thought that was a compliment,” one user wrote. Another added, “Rihanna built her empire from the ground up, and the best Rocky can do is reduce her to something he ‘uses’? He needs to think before he speaks.”

The controversy quickly escalated as Rihanna’s most loyal supporters began questioning Rocky’s treatment of the billionaire singer and entrepreneur. Many pointed out that Rihanna has spent years proving herself as more than just a music artist—she is a beauty mogul, a philanthropist, and a cultural icon. To hear her partner describe her in such an impersonal way felt like a betrayal to many.

“I hope Rihanna sees this and realizes she deserves better,” one fan tweeted, while another questioned, “Why does he always manage to say the most questionable things whenever he talks about her?”

As the backlash continued to grow, ASAP Rocky took to Instagram Live to clarify his statement, claiming that his words had been taken out of context. “Y’all twisting my words,” he said. “I was just saying Rihanna is my favorite person, and what I meant was she’s got the best energy, the best presence. Y’all really trippin’ over this?”

However, his explanation did little to calm the storm. Instead, critics argued that rather than apologizing, he was making excuses. Some suggested that this was yet another example of Rocky’s history of making tone-deaf remarks, particularly when discussing women.

Interestingly, Rihanna has remained completely silent on the issue, refusing to comment publicly on the controversy. This has led to speculation among fans about whether she was privately upset about Rocky’s words. Sources close to the couple suggest that while Rihanna was taken aback by the comment, she was not interested in feeding the media frenzy surrounding it.

“She knows Rocky didn’t mean any harm,” an insider claimed. “But at the same time, she’s all about respect. If she addresses this at all, it will be on her own terms.”

This isn’t the first time ASAP Rocky has faced backlash for his public statements. In previous interviews, he has been criticized for his comments on race, beauty standards, and relationships. Some fans are now beginning to wonder if Rocky is simply prone to speaking without thinking—or if there’s a deeper issue at play.

Others, however, believe the controversy is being blown out of proportion. “People are so sensitive these days,” one Rocky supporter commented. “You could tell he was just trying to hype up his girl. Y’all really wanna cancel him over this?”

While it’s unlikely that this incident will cause any major issues between Rihanna and ASAP Rocky, the controversy highlights the fine line that public figures must walk when discussing their personal lives. Fans have a strong attachment to Rihanna, and they are quick to defend her when they feel she’s being disrespected.

As for Rocky, this may serve as a learning moment. While he undoubtedly loves Rihanna, his words carry weight—especially when spoken about one of the most influential women in the world. If he wants to stay in the good graces of Rihanna’s fanbase, he may need to choose his words more carefully in the future.

For now, all eyes remain on Rihanna. Will she break her silence, or will she let the controversy fade away? Only time will tell.