A$AP Rocky Confronts Man For Recording Him During NYC Jog
A$AP Rocky recently wrapped up his Don’t Be Dumb tour across North America, giving him a chance to enjoy some personal time before heading to Europe for the next leg in late August. However, as a major celebrity, finding privacy and uninterrupted moments away from cameras can be difficult.
Red Media shared a clip on Twitter showing a passerby recording Rocky while he was jogging through New York City. In the footage, the rapper approaches the man and questions him for seemingly following him during his workout. Instead of simply dismissing him, Rocky chose to directly ask what was happening.
“What you doing?” the Harlem artist asked as he walked up to the man. The man responded by asking how Rocky was doing and mentioned that he runs a company.
“You following me?” Rocky asked. “You following me, bruh? Are you following me? Why you following me, brother? Why you following me? You still filming me. You’re trying to get a clip off this, right? I respect what you do. Take your camera down and talk to me, brother.”
The video cuts off shortly after, leading some fans to believe the two may have continued their conversation privately. It appeared that Rocky was not necessarily upset about being filmed, but rather seemed bothered by the man repeatedly following him while recording. He appeared to want to address the situation directly without the cameras involved.
Of course, A$AP Rocky was wearing Puma gear during the moment, which comes as no surprise considering his long-running partnership with the brand. As Puma’s creative director for motorsport and lifestyle fashion, the rapper has built a strong connection with the company — one he continues to represent even during casual moments like his NYC jogs.
It’s unlikely that experiences like this will stop Rocky from enjoying life outside. The artist has always embraced being out in the city, whether celebrating the New York Knicks’ NBA championship this year or showing up for promotional events tied to his various projects.
Meanwhile, A$AP Rocky’s encounters with critics have become more focused on his ongoing feud with Drake. Fans continue to bring up the rivalry, with Drake himself still referencing it at times. However, Rocky has consistently handled the attention with his signature confidence and charm, whether dealing with people face-to-face or responding to online trolls.
