A$AP Rocky Gets Vulnerable About Fatherhood in Bottega Veneta Campaign

“That is the evolution of Mr. Mayers,” Rocky continued in regards to the photoshoot, whose actual title is Rakim Mayers. “That is me embodying and embracing fatherhood, parenthood, companionship, and household, whereas nonetheless engaged on all facets of my profession.”

Carrie Mae Weems, the photographer behind the collection, has created different works prior to now that serve to “rebuke” any “detrimental stereotypes and messaging across the African American household.”

“Rocky’s considerations as an African American man with youngsters profoundly moved me,” Weems stated within the launch. “Traditionally there was a deep lack of trustworthy illustration of the Black household. It has been distorted for hundreds of years. This was a novel alternative to say one thing not simply optimistic, however truthful.”

She continued: “Within the wake of all of the atrocities dedicated towards Black males — significantly due to their masculinity — Rocky might be seen together with his youngsters, in love. To have the ability to communicate that authenticity by him was galvanising.”