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The rapper thinks it’s hilarious…
01 · 02 · 2026
A$AP Rocky has revealed he loves Liam Gallagher’s comedy nickname for him.
The rapper appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon this weekend, discussing his new album, and his creative journey. During one light-hearted moment, A$AP Rocky told the host how much he loves Liam Gallagher’s nickname for him – WhatsApp Ricky.
It seems the Oasis frontman’s kids are big fans of the New York rapper, with Liam Gallagher telling GQ magazine back in 2017 about their tastes.
“My kids fucking love grime music,” he said. “Stormzy, Skepta – he seems pretty mad. I like him.”
Gallagher continued: “They also like that bloke, WhatsApp Ricky. You know, the American geezer, stylish, funny, gold teeth.”
When the journalist corrected him and asked if he meant A$AP Rocky, Liam shot back: “Oh yeah, that’s the fella. WhatsApp Ricky. That’s a better fucking name anyway.”
Given the hysterics on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, it’s safe to say A$AP Rocky is a fan of the nickname.
Watch the clip below.
A$AP Rocky’s new album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ is out now. In our 8/10 review CLASH wrote:
It’s not perfect – ‘STFU’ will work wonders live, but the studio recording feels unfocussed – but it’s undeniably strong. Eight years away from the booth hasn’t blunted A$AP Rocky’s pen, while his star quality is undeniable. With rap sliding away from the Billboard charts, it’s crucial, headline-making releases like this that keep the sound prominent, while still sneaking in underground ideas – once more, A$AP Rocky is one of the best out there.
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