Global pop icon Rihanna and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, are expecting their third child together. The exciting baby news was officially confirmed at one of fashion’s biggest nights — the 2025 Met Gala — held on May 5 in New York City.
A$AP Rocky Confirms Baby No. 3 During Met Gala Red Carpet Interview
The confirmation came directly from A$AP Rocky himself during a red carpet interaction with reporters after early media speculation surfaced.
“It feels amazing, you know,” he told press following warm congratulations from fans and media outlets. “It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up, and I’m glad everybody’s happy for us, ’cause we definitely happy, you know,” said the rapper in a video shared by The Associated Press.
Rocky, one of the official co-chairs of this year’s Met Gala, appeared proud and emotional, marking a significant personal and public moment for the couple.
Rihanna’s Fashionably Late Appearance Stuns Gala Crowd
Although A$AP Rocky arrived early and took part in co-chair duties, Rihanna made a dramatic late entrance, commanding attention with a stylish ensemble that celebrated her pregnancy in true Rihanna fashion.
The singer wore a custom Marc Jacobs pinstripe look with a modern twist on menswear tailoring. Her outfit included:
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A cropped bolero jacket
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A corset-style structured bodice
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A high-slit maxi skirt with pronounced button details
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A dotted kerchief-style necktie
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Black and white platform heels
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A wide-brim hat by renowned milliner Stephen Jones
Rihanna’s look embraced the theme of the night while also highlighting her pregnancy in a bold, unapologetic, and stylish way. Her makeup was minimal, her jewelry simple — letting her outfit and natural glow speak volumes.
Earlier Speculation Fueled by Pre-Gala Sighting
Rumors of Rihanna’s pregnancy began swirling earlier in the day when paparazzi captured her entering The Carlyle Hotel, a popular pre-Met Gala celebrity stay.
She was seen wearing a fitted grey midi skirt and a matching crop top, partially covered by a fluffy coat — which many speculated was being used to conceal a growing baby bump. Her appearance, body language, and the choice of clothing led fans and fashion watchers to suspect a major announcement was imminent.
The Growing Rihanna-Rocky Family
This marks the third child for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who already share two young sons:
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RZA Athelston Mayers, born in May 2022
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Riot Rose Mayers, born in August 2023
In recent interviews, Rihanna has spoken openly about how motherhood has transformed her life. In a 2024 feature with Interview Magazine, she described becoming a parent as “the best thing that ever happened” to her and Rocky.
“I let God lead and just let go,” she said when asked about her decision to start a family.
“When someone sees you completely, and believes in you, and thinks you’re worthy of being the mother of their kids, it’s a great feeling.”
She further opened up to Harper’s Bazaar in February 2025 about how different each of her children is.
About her firstborn, she said:
“RZA is just an empath. He’s so magical. He loves music. He loves melody. He loves books. He loves water — bath time, swimming, pool, beach, anything.”
And on her second son Riot:
“He’s just hilarious. When he wakes up, he starts to squeal, scream. Not in a crying way — he just wants to sing. He’s my alarm in the morning!”
She added, with laughter, “He’s not taking no for an answer from anyone. I don’t know where he came from, dude.”
A Decade-Long Bond That Turned into Love
Rihanna (36) and A$AP Rocky (36) have a long-shared history. The two first met in 2012 when A$AP Rocky joined Rihanna on her “Diamonds World Tour.” Their relationship remained platonic for years until things turned romantic around 2019, as confirmed by W Magazine in a 2024 retrospective on the rapper.
Since then, the duo has become one of pop culture’s most talked-about couples, combining their careers, style, and family life in a way that continues to captivate fans.
2025 Met Gala Theme: Celebrating Black Dandyism
This year’s Met Gala theme was titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with a strong spotlight on Black Dandyism — a tribute to fashion and identity within the Black diaspora.
Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity,” the exhibition and dress code — “Tailored for You” — encouraged attendees to explore structure, legacy, and modern interpretation of classic style.
Rihanna’s sharply tailored look perfectly captured this year’s aesthetic. The use of pinstripes, formal tailoring, and gender-blurring silhouettes aligned with the event’s broader cultural message and showed why she remains one of fashion’s most influential figures.
A$AP Rocky’s Role as 2025 Met Gala Co-Chair
Alongside Rihanna, A$AP Rocky had an additional role this year — serving as an official co-chair for the Met Gala. Joining the ranks with Anna Wintour, Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, and Lewis Hamilton, Rocky helped shape the event’s theme and cultural narrative.
His presence as co-chair emphasized the growing importance of hip-hop and Black artistry within fashion’s highest institutions.
What’s Next for Rihanna?
With her third pregnancy confirmed, fans can likely expect a quieter public schedule from Rihanna in the coming months — although, as history has shown, the artist has never let pregnancy slow down her impact.
She’s known for defying expectations — from running her Fenty Beauty empire to redefining maternity fashion on magazine covers, red carpets, and business ventures alike.
As of now, her team hasn’t released an official statement beyond the red carpet confirmation, but Rihanna’s radiant appearance and Rocky’s joyful comments make one thing very clear: this couple is happily growing their family once again.
