In a joyous turn of events, sources have confirmed that global superstar Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky have welcomed their second child into the world. The news comes as a delightful surprise to fans and admirers of the couple, who have been eagerly anticipating updates on the new addition to their family.
While the couple has decided to keep the early days of parenthood private and away from the public eye, sources close to them have shared some insights into their plans. According to one source, “Rihanna and ASAP will spend the early days of parenthood out of the public eye and won’t make any immediate plans to debut the new baby.” The source also mentioned that there have been discussions about linking the baby announcement to Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation or potentially sharing the news on Instagram or at her annual gala. However, as of now, no official announcement has been made.
TMZ was the first to report the news of the family’s new addition, sparking an outpouring of well-wishes and congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Rihanna’s pregnancy became a topic of widespread excitement when she unveiled her second pregnancy during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show in February. The iconic pop star surprised viewers by revealing her baby bump during the performance, with her representative confirming the news shortly afterward.
While the pregnancy was a surprise to many, a source had previously shared that Rihanna and A$AP had always wanted to expand their family. “Rihanna adores being a mom and it’s her biggest accomplishment in life. She and A$AP have always wanted to grow their family and have another baby together,” the source had stated. “Being a mom is a dream come true for Rihanna, and she takes so much pride in it.”
Rihanna continued to shine even during her pregnancy, making headlines with her performance at the Oscars in March. She graced the Oscars stage, delivering a powerful rendition of her nominated single from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” titled “Lift Me Up.” A$AP Rocky was spotted in the audience, proudly supporting and cheering on his partner. Photographers later captured heartwarming moments of him cradling Rihanna’s baby bump backstage.
The couple’s first child, a son named RZA, was born in May 2022. Despite their celebrity status, Rihanna and A$AP have chosen to keep their family life relatively private, with only occasional glimpses shared with the public, such as their appearance together in British Vogue shortly before the Super Bowl. In that interview, Rihanna described motherhood as “legendary” and expressed her profound joy in being a mom. She humorously shared a photo of her son ahead of the Oscars, joking about his reaction to the news that his sibling was attending the Oscars while he was not.
Rihanna also made a stunning return to the Met Gala in May, showcasing her baby bump in a beautiful white Valentino gown. She spoke to ET at the event about her second pregnancy, describing it as different from her first with “no cravings” but “tons of nausea.” Nevertheless, she expressed her enjoyment of the experience, stating that she felt good and energetic.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s journey from friends to partners has been a decade in the making, with rumors of their relationship beginning to swirl after they performed together onstage in 2012. However, it wasn’t until almost a decade later that they publicly confirmed their romantic involvement. A$AP Rocky publicly declared Rihanna as the love of his life in a heartfelt interview with GQ in May, solidifying their status as one of the music industry’s power couples.
