RZA comments on Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s baby name: I salute you… – News Block

Renowned rapper and producer RZA, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, recently received a unique and unexpected honor. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, the noted musical couple, have chosen to name her 13-month-old son after her, a gesture that has deeply touched the veteran artist.

RZA thanks Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

In a recent interview, RZA expressed his gratitude saying, “(It’s) a great honor to know that there’s another generation that’s not even from my own house that feels the strength and inspiration of that name.” Accepting the meaning behind her nickname, she added: “RZA is just a name, it’s a title… So it’s an honor and I salute her, A$AP and her family. All the blessings in the world from me “.

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RZA’s rap name has deep meaning as he delved into Islam and discovered the deep meaning of the letter Z, which stands for the highest level of human consciousness. According to his explanation, the name means “Ruler, Zi-Zag-Zig, Allah”, which symbolizes “Ruler, Knowledge-Wisdom-Understanding, Allah”, as detailed in the book “Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide Vol. 1”.

The name announcement of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son, RZA, came in May via a series of photos and a candid caption shared by Rocky on Instagram. The caption read: “‘WU TANG IZ 4 DA CHUREN’ HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY TO MY FIRST BORN. RZA.”

Recently, a newspaper reportedly obtained the baby’s birth certificate, revealing his full name as RZA Athelston Mayers, while A$AP Rocky’s birth name is Rakim Athelston Mayers.

Rapper Robert Fitzgerald Diggs (RZA) said: “(It’s) a great honor to know that there’s another generation that’s not even from my own family that feels the strength and inspiration of that name.”

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky recently embraced the summer vibes and shared a glimpse of their beach getaway. In an adorable photo that captures the picturesque scene of Rocky holding his son RZA against the backdrop of a palm tree and a sunset. He affectionately captioned the sweet moment, “my Bajan boyz… 🇧🇧,” hinting that the growing family, soon to be expanded with baby No. 2, was enjoying a well-deserved break in Rihanna’s homeland of Barbados. .

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