In a dazzling revelation at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have confirmed they are expecting their third child together. The announcement at one of fashion’s most prestigious events continues the couple’s tradition of sharing major family milestones at high-profile cultural spectacles.
A$AP Rocky, who co-chaired the 2025 Met Gala themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” broke the news to reporters on the blue carpet. Beaming with pride, he shared,
“It feels amazing, you know. It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up, and I’m glad everybody’s happy for us, ’cause we definitely happy, you know.”
Speculation had swirled earlier that day when paparazzi snapped Rihanna entering a hotel lobby, her belly subtly concealed by a fur coat over a fitted midi skirt and matching top. But all doubts vanished when she made her signature late entrance to the gala.
Rihanna, 37, turned heads in a gray pin-striped ensemble that celebrated her pregnancy. The outfit—a bolero jacket, structured bodice, and maxi skirt with button details—was accessorized with a kerchief necktie, black and white heels, and a dramatic wide-brimmed hat. Keeping makeup and jewelry minimal, she let her baby bump and impeccable style steal the spotlight.
This announcement aligns with the couple’s flair for dramatic pregnancy reveals. They first announced their journey into parenthood in January 2022 with a New York City photoshoot, Rihanna glowing in a pink jacket alongside A$AP Rocky in blue.
Their second child was revealed to the world during Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance, where she stunned millions in an all-red outfit at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. As one observer quipped, “Rihanna is running out of events to announce pregnancies at,” a nod to her knack for blending life’s big moments with cultural milestones.
The new baby will join the couple’s two sons: RZA Athelston Mayers, born May 13, 2022, and Riot Rose Mayers, born August 3, 2023. With a third child due in 2025, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expanding their family at a steady clip—roughly one child per year since 2022.
Rihanna has been vocal about the transformative power of parenthood. In an April 2024 Interview magazine feature, she called it
“the best thing that ever happened”
to them, adding,
“I let god lead and just let go.”
She praised A$AP Rocky’s unwavering support, saying,
“When someone sees you completely, and believes in you, and thinks you’re worthy of being the mother of their kids, it’s a great feeling.”
In a February 2025 Harper’s Bazaar interview, she shared glimpses of her sons’ personalities: RZA, “an empath” who loves music and water, and Riot, “just hilarious” and determined, with a penchant for singing upon waking.
Balancing motherhood with her roles as an entrepreneur and artist hasn’t been without challenges. In February, Rihanna admitted,
“I have a strange resentment toward the things I cherish. It often feels like something suffers for me to be present elsewhere,”
reflecting the juggling act of her multifaceted life.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s relationship began in 2019 after meeting in 2012, going public in 2020. Since then, they’ve solidified their status as a music industry power couple, blending personal milestones with professional triumphs.
The announcement has sparked widespread joy. A$AP Rocky noted the warm reception, saying,
“We’ve been seeing love for the most part. And we real receptive to that and appreciate that, you know what I mean? That’s love. Love is love.”
Yet, for Rihanna’s “Navy” of fans, the news raises questions about her long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s Anti. Could another pregnancy delay new music? Only time will tell.
As Rihanna and A$AP Rocky prepare to welcome their third child, their journey as partners and parents deepens. If their pattern holds, the newest Mayers might arrive later in 2025.
