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James Brinsford

A$AP Rocky says 'Teletubbies helped prepare him for fatherhood' with Rihanna

A$AP Rocky has spoken about fatherhood and has said that watching Teletubbies has helped him prepare for becoming a dad with girlfriend Rihanna.

The 33-year-old rapper has revealed the principles he hopes to instil in his son as he speaks about the future for his family.

Rocky said that he prepared for becoming a father by watching children's TV programmes and will urge his children to "never lose their imagination".

Speaking to Dazed magazine, A$AP said: "I will always remind my children to never lose their imagination, even as adults, no matter what."

He admitted that watching Teletubbies has helped him prepare for what lays ahead.

A$AP Rocky has spoken about his hopes of fatherhood with Rihanna (Getty Images for Fenty Beauty &)
A$AP Rocky wants to raise "open minded" children with Rihanna (Getty Images)

The rapper continued: "I will always remind my children to never lose their imagination, even as adults, no matter what.

"I actually love to watch cartoons – I’ve watched like, Teletubbies, Blue’s Clues, Yo Gabba Gabba, Peppa Pig and Baby Shark."

A$AP said that he is hoping that the children he raises will embrace all that there is in the world.

He said: "I hope to raise open-minded children. Not people who discriminate. And I’m not trying to describe a saint, but realistically, I just want a cool child with cool parents."

Teletubbies have been on A$AP Rocky's watch list ahead of becoming a dad (PA)

Speaking about the influence he and Rihanna already has, A$AP said: "It’s beautiful that we can even do that. Things like diversity and versatility are important, and they’ll be embedded in the household."

As well as sharing his thoughts on being a dad, A$AP also opened up about the understanding he and Rihanna have as a couple.

He said: "I think it’s just natural. We happen to look good together naturally. You know, it would take a lot of work to have us forcefully match before we leave the house.

"Sometimes we match to a T, or we just wear the same clothes. If I buy a shirt that she likes, I expect to get it stolen... but then I gotta steal it back."

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