Tyla Claps Back at A$AP Rocky Dating Rumours With Cryptic Instagram Story

• Tyla posted a cryptic Instagram story addressing viral rumours linking her romantically to A$AP Rocky
• The post sparked fresh debate among fans, with many connecting it to the ongoing tension between Tyla and Rihanna's fanbases
• Social media erupted after Tyla was spotted wearing jewellery identical to pieces associated with Rocky

Tyla has had enough of the internet's storytelling. The South African pop sensation fired back at swirling rumours linking her romantically to rapper A$AP Rocky via a pointed Instagram story on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

It all started after Tyla was spotted wearing jewellery strikingly similar to pieces associated with Rocky, sending TikTok into a frenzy. Within 24 hours, dozens of viral videos ran with the story, claiming the two were involved despite there being no credible evidence to support the claims.

Tyla's cryptic response to Rocky rumours

Rather than spell it out, Tyla kept her clap back short and laced with wordplay. Her story read: "Imma leave every rumour to rock from now on. Have fun y'all. #APOP." The double meaning was not lost on fans, with many noting she appeared to play on Rocky's name while dismissing the speculation entirely.

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Fan account @headnavy reposted the story, captioning it: "Tyla talking about the ridiculous rumours about her and Rocky." The post quickly picked up traction, sitting at over 25,000 views by Saturday morning.

Rihanna fans not letting Tyla go

The rumours have not existed in a vacuum. Rocky is, of course, in a long-term relationship with Rihanna, and the speculation has poured fuel onto an already burning fire between the two singers' fanbases. Tyla has previously found herself at the centre of Rihanna fan criticism, with some accusing her of seeking attention from the global icon.

That context shaped how many people read Saturday's story, with reactions running from sympathetic to sceptical.

@headnavy weighed in directly: "She's talking about the Rocky rumour lol. There are multiple viral TikToks in the last 24 hours that are lying about her having something with Rocky."

They added: "It's just crazy the amount of dummies on TikTok believing it 😭"

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@paulmonandez spotted the wordplay immediately: "Nah, it's let it rock not to so she def tryna play on Rocky's name"

@mulalovergirl pointed the finger back at Tyla: "All this wouldn't even be a problem if she wasn't trying to use weird tactics to get Rih's attention… like all you had to do was just let it happen organically and she would've eventually reached out."

@chukwuomamary kept it blunt: "But this is actually horrible 🤥"

@audreymama_ was unimpressed: "Is she new to this celebrity thing?"

@MarRihhhh showed little sympathy: "Poor ting.. I hope they never let up."

Bonang and Tyla at the SAMAs

In a previous report from Briefly News, Bonang Matheba sent Mzansi into a frenzy after hinting on X that she is a Tyla fan, days before the SAMA32 ceremony.

The media personality revealed she is returning to the spotlight at the 32nd South African Music Awards at Sun City on 15 August 2026.

Source: Briefly News