Rihanna and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, have reportedly become parents for the second time.
According to TMZ and People, the singer secretly gave birth to their new baby boy on August 3 in Los Angeles. The baby’s full name isn’t known, but TMZ was told by sources that it begins with an R like his big brother’s.
The couple, who welcomed their first child RZA in May 2022, haven’t yet commented on their new addition to the family.
Rihanna was pictured shopping for pink baby clothes in Los Angeles in April, leading fans to believe that the couple are expecting a girl.
Article updated on 15/05/23: A$AP Rocky marks son's first birthday with series of family photos
A$AP Rocky delighted fans when he shared a series of family photos to mark his son’s first birthday on Saturday, May 13.
The first photo in his carousel, taken on a sandy beach after dark, showed the couple’s toddler staring cheekily into the camera while Rihanna stretched across to kiss Rocky in the background.
Another snap was of the trio all sporting leather looks and dark tinted sunglasses, with the tot looking particularly stylish in Dior frames as his dad held him in his arms.
RiRi can be seen turning to watch her son in admiration as he grinned happily. Judging by the balloons and colourful inflatables in the background, the shot was taken at their son’s first birthday party.
A third image revealed an intimate moment from the couple’s home life, with the doting dad capturing a mirror selfie of all three of them looking particularly chirpy.
Rihanna can be seen holding her son mid-air, as he smiles adorably and she pulls a goofy face.
Other images show sweet father-son moments, including a snap of doting dad Rocky holding the couple’s son to his chest as he does some male grooming in the bathroom mirror.
Rocky’s caption confirmed their son’s name to be RZA, after the MailOnline previously obtained a copy of his birth certificate revealing that his full moniker is: RZA Athelston Mayers.
Article Updated 12/05/23: The name of Rihanna's son has finally been revealed
After months of speculation, we have just learned the name of Rihanna's son.
The MailOnline exclusively obtained a copy of the tot's birth certificate and found that the child is called RZA Athelston Mayers. The publication notes that the name is believed to be inspired by the rapper and producer RZA of the American hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan.
Meanwhile, Athelston is Rihanna's partner's middle name.
Article Updated 12/04/23: Rihanna posts sweet photos of her son playing with bunnies during his first Easter
Rihanna has spent her first Easter holiday with her baby boy and shared a glimpse of how her little one was getting into the spirit of the holiday season. Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the singer shared not one but two carousel posts showing the soon-to-be-one-year-old sweetly playing with real-life bunny rabbits in a playpen, one of which he gently patted.
In one photo, the tot - who wears a colourful gem stone necklace - is sat with a glittering embellished bunny toy, while biting into an Easter egg, and another shows him sporting cute bunny ears.
Article Updated 03/04/23: Rihanna shares adorable video clip of her son as she tries to work out
After previously sharing a sweet photo of her bundle of joy ahead of her performance at the Oscars in March, Rihanna gave us another glimpse of her baby boy.
The singer shared a video clip of her son sat on her lap while looking giddy as she tries to work out.
He looks cheekily into the camera as he moves around on his mother’s lap and a cartoon tune plays in the background.
Towards the end of the clip the first-time mum, who is expecting her second child with rapper beau A$AP Rocky, pleads with her son by simply saying: ‘Please.’
She captioned the video: 'Look who don’t want mummy to workout [sic].'
Article Updated 06/03/23: Rihanna Shares Photos Of Son Ahead Of Oscars
Rihanna might be attending the 2023 Oscars this year, but one person who won't be going is her son.
Over the weekend the singer shared photos of her baby boy ahead of her performance at Sunday's ceremony. The carousel of images including a close-up of her son's face, as well as a video and picture of the tot watching her music video for 'Lift Me Up' on a laptop.
'My son when he found out his sibling is going to the Oscars and not him,' she captioned the post, along with '#oscarperformancein1week'.
Article Updated 17/12/22: Rihanna Shares First Pictures And Videos of Baby
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their first baby together way back in May of this year, but until now, we've not been afforded more than a glimpse of a foot or a hand.
Today, Sunday December 17, 2022, Rihanna decided to bless us with both pictures and the most adorable video of her 7-month-old boy.
The 34-year-old 'Umbrella' singer filmed a video of her son in the backseat of a car, as he smiled and laughed, while she cooed at him, saying 'You trying to get mummy's phone?'
Watch the video below:
Not only this, but a publication called Hollywood Unlocked also received three exclusive pictures of the tiny tot, which you can see here.
In the pictures, A$AP Rocky can be seen holding up his son, as well as a snap of the child looking cute looking backwards over his shoulder while perched on a bed.
As of yet Rihanna and A$AP Rocky still have not confirmed their son's name, as they take steps to protect his privacy. But with the release of this new glimpse, their fans will be truly beside themselves.
Article updated on 08/11/2022: Rihanna gave a rare update on her six-month old son while on the set of her Savage X Fenty Vol. 4 show, describing him as a 'happy' baby.
'He is funny, he's happy — and he's fat!,' she told People of her and A$AP Rocky's baby during filming of the show, which airs on Wednesday, November 9 on Amazon Prime Video. 'He's amazing. It's a real cuddly stage right now.'
The singer said she's featured in the 'Mother Nature section' of the upcoming show.
'I'm looking forward to [people seeing] it,' she said. 'It's my first real thing that I've done since I had the baby, work-wise.'
In a recent interview with InStyle, Rihanna replied to a questions about what her favourite body part to show off is, with the reporter pointing out that she asked the music mogul the same question 10 years ago and wanted to know 'if the answer has changed'.
'Oh yeah, girl,' she replied. 'It changed. I guarantee you it changed. I had a baby. Let's be real.'
She then quipped: 'My booty. Now it's my booty because I got one.'
After the reporter said Rihanna gave the same answer a decade ago, she hilariously stormed off before saying: 'How dare me! Well, the answer has not changed.'
Article updated on 05/08/22: A source told Entertainment Tonight that since the birth of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's baby, their stance on fame has changed.
The source said: 'They're keeping things low-key so they can enjoy their little family.
'Privacy has become increasingly important to the couple. When it was just the two of them, they'd go out all hours of the day and night and interact with fans. Now, with the baby, they're a little more protective.'
This revelation makes sense, as neither the singer nor rapper have shared their newborn's name or any photos since Rihanna gave birth in May.
The insider also shared that while Rihanna is currently on maternity leave and focusing on her baby, she will get back to work in due course.
'She's one of the hardest working people out there, and she can definitely have it all,' the source added.
Article updated on 04/07/22: Rihanna made her first public appearance since welcoming a baby boy in May over the weekend to support beau A$AP Rocky, who was performing at London's Wireless Festival.
The singer looked typically stylish, wearing an all-black look comprising of a feather-trimmed Prada puffer jacket over a pair of leggings while attending the performance in Crystal Palace Park.
She wore her hair in a slick, straight style and accessorised with a statement necklace.
Rihanna was also spotted at the barber shop with Rocky, wearing black sunglasses, as fans crowded around the establishment and later shared footage via their Instagram stories.
This appearance followed a report from People, which shared that since welcoming her baby, Rihanna had been resting in her Los Angles home.
A source said of the first-time mum and her boyfriend Rocky: 'Rihanna is doing well. They are very excited to be parents. Rihanna is already a wonderful mum.'
Article updated on 1/06/22: Rapper A$AP Rocky opened up about new fatherhood after welcoming his baby boy on May 13 with his girlfriend, beauty mogul and musical artist Rihanna. In a cover interview for Dazed, the musician shared a bit about his hopes for parenthood and the values he wants to pass on to his child.
When asked what kind of dad he wants to be, the musician said, 'I will always remind my children to never lose their imagination, even as adults, no matter what. I actually love to watch cartoons – I’ve watched like, Teletubbies, Blue’s Clues, Yo Gabba Gabba, Peppa Pig and Baby Shark.'
He continued, 'I hope to raise open-minded children. Not people who discriminate. And I’m not trying to describe a saint, but realistically, I just want a cool child with cool parents.'
In the interview, A$AP also opened up about his relationship with Rihanna, who the rapper affectionately refers to as 'my lady,' as well as a small glimpse into the couple's baby shower. The musician explained that guests received t-shirts to take home that read, 'I went to Rih & Rocky’s Rave Shower and all I got was this amazing shirt.'
Article updated on 24/05/22: Following the reported birth of Rihanna and ASAP Rocky's first child, believed to be a boy, it was revealed that the singer is settling into motherhood quite well.
A source told People that the Fenty Beauty founder and her rapper beau are 'doing great' in their roles as first-time parents. The source said: 'Being a new parent is of course an adjustment, but they are doing great. Their baby boy is healthy and Rihanna is just in awe of him.
'She really was so excited to be pregnant. She loved it. Meeting her son was of course extremely special too. Rihanna barely leaves his side. She is a fantastic mum. She wanted to give birth in L.A. since she has a big house with a yard. She enjoys sitting outside with her baby.'
The new mum reportedly 'doesn't seem rushed to get back to work' either.
She previously spoke to Vogue US about her plans to juggle motherhood with work, despite admitting: 'Balance is one of my biggest challenges and always has been'.
According to the insider, the singer 'very much enjoys spending quiet time with her baby'.
Article originally published on 23/05/22:
Rihanna was spotted for the first time since reportedly giving birth to her and ASAP Rocky's first child, believed to be a boy, on May 13.
The photo, taken from behind on Thursday, May 19, showed the singer dressed casually in a grey oversized jacket, black trousers and black heels. She accessorised the look with dark shades, glittery stud earrings and multiple gold chains.
Prior to Rihanna's photographed outing, a source spoke to People about how the 34-year-old is doing since becoming a mother, noting: 'Rihanna is doing well. They are very excited to be parents. Rihanna is already a wonderful mum.'
Rihanna previously quipped that she'd like to 'hire a party bus' to park outside on the day of her delivery.
According to Entertainment Tonight, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky's relationship naturally changed since they welcomed their newborn.
A source told the news outlet: '[They're] down to Earth... have similar styles and couldn't be more in love and happy about this next chapter.'
They also detailed how Rocky is feeling since the birth of his first child, explaining: 'Before Rihanna gave birth, ASAP was super involved and was asking his friends for parenting advice. He wants to be the best dad possible and continue to take care of Rihanna. He's really looking forward to raising their baby boy together.'
An insider also told the same outlet: 'They have not left each other's side. They are over the moon. She's been looking forward to motherhood for a long time. This little boy is going to have the best baby fashion.'
Rihanna, who was fiercely 'pushing the idea of sexy' maternity style in the months leading up to her baby's birth, first revealed her pregnancy on January 31.
At the time, she was photographed walking through New York City showing her baby bump from beneath an unbuttoned pink vintage Chanel coat, accessorised with a Christian Lacroix necklace that draped over her stomach.
The outing followed pregnancy rumours after the singer visited a Sephora cosmetics shop in New York City days earlier wearing an oversized orange coat that revealed a glimpse of her stomach.
Rihanna, who reportedly held a private rave-themed baby shower last month, previously opened up to Vogue US about her fears of postpartum depression and feeling 'out of control, emotionally' following the birth of her baby.
'Will I feel out of control emotionally? Those are the stories I hear from other women that scare me,' she said.
She also delved into her plans to juggle motherhood with work, adding: 'Balance is one of my biggest challenges and always has been. And now there's another human being coming into play, it changes what that means again.'
'Still, I have businesses that aren't going to run themselves. My mum handled the three of us with not even close to the amount of resources that I have, so I can absolutely do it. What it looks like? I'm not sure.'
The mum-of-one previously revealed she kept her pregnancy secret from her friends for a long time, despite them picking up on signs.
Speaking to E! News, she said: 'It was harder for me to keep it from my posse, because they're around me, they know my habits.
'They're like, "You don't want something to drink? You're not smoking?" And I'm eating all the things I'm not used to eating. They know I hate sweets and I'm all of a sudden asking for cookies and donuts. But finally, I just had to let it all out, and they were all shocked, of course, as the world was shocked as well.'
She also discussed her reluctancy to disclose her pregnancy with the public, admitting: 'When I first found out, it's not real, you know? I was like, "This is not for real, right?"
'And then, it was and it's almost like you don't want to get too excited too soon because it's great news, but you... want to see that it's going to see its way through. And I'm so glad that we're this far along and now I can celebrate with everyone.'
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