The 2025 Met Gala served high fashion, star-studded entrances, and of course, Rihanna stole the show with more than just her couture. Dressed in a breathtaking custom Maison Margiela look, she revealed the surprise of the night: baby number three is on the way! The crowd may have gasped at the gown, but it was the subtle cradle of her growing bump that had everyone talking.
Social media lit up within minutes. Fashion blogs scrambled for confirmation. But fans of the Bajan billionaire beauty mogul already knew. When Rihanna enters a room, she doesn’t just make an entrance, she makes a statement.
As the world collectively swoons over the news, it’s time for a closer look at the growing Fenty family.
Rihanna’s Children: Meet RZA and Riot Rose
Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky welcomed their first son, RZA Athelston Mayers, in May 2022. Named in honor of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan producer, RZA, the couple kept his name under wraps for nearly a year. From the beginning, Rihanna embraced motherhood with joy and a sense of grounded wonder, telling British Vogue in a 2023 cover story that being a mom was “everything.” She described those early days as “legendary,” noting that her priorities shifted completely.
Baby number two, Riot Rose Mayers, arrived in August 2023. If RZA’s name was a surprise, Riot’s was a whole mood. The name “Riot” speaks to rebellion, creativity, and energy, much like both of his parents. In their first family photo shoot released exclusively to the public, Riot wore a pink jumpsuit, flipping traditional color codes and affirming that Rihanna’s family isn’t here for outdated norms.
A Peek Into Rihanna’s Motherhood
Though she’s notoriously private, Rihanna has offered glimpses into her experience as a mother. From paparazzi-free outings to sweet photoshoots shared on her own terms, she’s redefining what it means to be a modern mom in the public eye.
“You walk into the hospital as a couple and leave as a family of three. It’s nuts,” she said. “And, oh, my gosh, those first days are insane. You don’t sleep. At all. Not even if you wanted to. We came home, cold turkey, had no one. It was just us as parents and our baby.”
What’s clear is that Rihanna is fiercely devoted to her children. She’s spoken about the deep bond she shares with them, calling motherhood the most fulfilling part of her life. Despite running multiple billion-dollar brands, she’s made it clear that family comes first.
What’s Next for the Fenty Family?
With baby number three on the way, Rihanna continues to blaze her own trail. As for the future of her growing family, the singer revealed in a 2024 Interview magazine sit down that she wouldn’t mind her third child being a girl.
“I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course if it’s another boy, it’s another boy,” Rihanna said.
She’s never followed the crowd, and motherhood hasn’t changed that. Whether she’s front row at Paris Fashion Week with a baby on her hip or tenderly holding hands with A$AP Rocky on the Met Gala carpet, she’s doing it her way.