Expecting baby No. 3, the superstar shares heartfelt insights into motherhood, her sons’ love for music, and the joy of raising a tight-knit family.
Rihanna’s Growing Family: Music, Motherhood, and a Future Baby with Another ‘R’ Name
Rihanna is glowing — and not just because she’s expecting her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky. The 37-year-old music and fashion mogul walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of The Smurfs on July 13, accompanied by her two sons, RZA (3) and Riot (23 months), and opened up about life as a mom of (almost) three.
In an interview with E! News, the Grammy-winning singer revealed that both her sons have already shown a strong love for music. “Both of them love music. Like it’s insane because I’m like, ‘Is that me or is that you, Rocky?’” she mused. “They love instruments. They love music.”
While the musical gene clearly runs strong, Rihanna gave credit where credit’s due — especially when it comes to freestyling. “That’s definitely a Rocky thing, not me,” she laughed, referring to Riot’s budding lyrical skills.
Thrilled to Expand Their Family
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, 36, made headlines in May when they announced they were expecting their third child. Rihanna debuted her baby bump in New York City shortly before the 2025 Met Gala, where Rocky confirmed the news on the red carpet.
The couple, who began dating in 2020, are thrilled to be expanding their family. “Rihanna has always wanted a big family, so she couldn’t be more excited,” a source told PEOPLE. “They wanted to have their children close together in age, so that they could grow up together and share a close bond. They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives.”
Stability Over Expectations
In a previous interview with Vogue, Rihanna challenged the traditional expectations around motherhood and marriage. “I always thought it would be marriage first, then a baby, but who the f— says it has to be that way?” she asked candidly. “I’m certainly not gonna let that get in the way of me being a mom.”
And Rihanna’s not only embracing motherhood — she’s thriving in it. When asked by Extra at the July 13 premiere if her sons are excited to become big brothers, she beamed, “They’re delighted.”
Although the “Diamonds” singer hasn’t revealed the sex of her baby on the way, she shared a heartfelt hope. “I’ve always wanted a girl,” she told Extra. “But God knows best, right? And I love my boys.”
A Name That Starts with ‘R’
If there’s one thing that’s already been decided, it’s the first letter of the new baby’s name. “It’s always going to be an R name,” Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight during an earlier Smurfs premiere on July 8. “That’s the one thing me and Rocky don’t fight over.”
The couple’s love of ‘R’ names is evident in their first two children — RZA Athelston Mayers and Riot Rose Mayers — both of whom accompanied their famous parents to the recent Smurfs premiere.
Dressed in family coordination and radiating joy, Rihanna, Rocky, and their sons gave fans a rare and beautiful glimpse into their close-knit, growing household.
A Harmonious Household
As her children bang on instruments and freestyle like their father, Rihanna finds herself reflecting on which parent passed on the musical gene. But regardless of who’s responsible, there’s no doubt that music runs deep in this family’s DNA.
Balancing chart-topping success, iconic fashion moments, and motherhood, Rihanna is redefining what it means to do it all — her way. As she prepares to welcome her third child, fans everywhere are cheering her on through every beat of this beautiful new chapter.
