All the world’s eyes shifted back to Rihanna after a dazzling event at one of fashion’s most prestigious events. The music and fashion icon confirmed she is having their third child with A$AP Rocky, at the Met Gala in New York City on May 5, 2025. It was as much a personal moment, as it is always an announcement with her signature glamour and confidence, as a cultural spectacle.
A Fashionable Reveal at the Met Gala
Rihanna arrived fashionably late in a Marc Jacobs pinstripe get up that highlighted her baby bump with elegance. It comprised a bolero jacket, a structured corset, and a long, bold maxi skirt. The wide brimmed hat, polka dot cravat and minimalist accessories gave her a maternity, high fashion look.
The night’s theme, “Superfine: Celebrated Black identity through fashion with ‘Tailoring Black Style.’ Rihanna paid tribute to the theme, but also her own evolving role as mother.
A$AP Rocky Confirms the News with Joy
A$AP Rocky—who co chairs this year’s gala along with Whoopi Goldberg, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Stewart, Gayle King, among others—confirmed the pregnancy to press before Rihanna actually walked the carpet. “It feels amazing,” he said. “It’s time that we show the people what we were cooking up, and I’m glad everybody’s happy for us, ’cause we definitely are happy.”
His personal remarks also peppered the public moment with his own sense of joy as both parents eagerly expanded their family.
The Growing Fenty Family
Rihanna and Rocky’s third child, this baby will be. Indeed, their first son RZA was born in May 2022, while Riot came along in August 2023. Rihanna’s pregnancies have each been culturally important and made public statements. However, she famously revealed her second pregnancy during her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, which catapulted news worldwide.
Rihanna previously said she would love to be a mother and have more children. I’ll try for my girl.” Still, of course if another boy, then this is another boy,’ she told Interview magazine in April 2024.
Redefining Maternity in the Public Eye
Rihanna is challenging the traditional portrayal of motherhood in the media. Her fearless approach to pregnancy fashion is changing maternity style. ‘I’m not going to go shopping in the maternity aisle,’ she told Vogue. “I’m not going to let that part [of fashion] disappear because my body is changing.”
It’s probably not surprising that her appearances show that pregnant and fashionable can coexist, that pregnancy can be glamorous, powerful and unapologetically public.
A Deep Bond Strengthened by Parenthood
Over a decade ago, the couple first crossed paths, but it was not until 2020 that their romantic relationship was brought to light. Since they became parents, their connection has only grown. Rihanna has opened up about how watching Rocky become a father went a long way toward increasing her love for him, as he is a ‘great, patient, loving’ dad. She said in 2024 to Page Six that her kids were ‘obsessed with him.’
Rocky too, has taken to fatherhood with gusto. He told Complex that, ultimately, “Everything is just about my newfound love for being a dad and a family man.
A Cultural Moment Beyond Celebrity
More than a celebrity pregnancy announcement, Rihanna’s Met Gala appearance was a celebration of identity, motherhood, and representation. It also underscored the evolving power of red-carpet moments as platforms for authentic personal expression.
With three children, a booming empire, and global influence, Rihanna continues to set new standards—not only in music and fashion, but also in how we celebrate motherhood in the public eye.
