LOS ANGELES: Global superstar Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child together, adding another sweet chapter to their love story and growing family. The Grammy-winning singer gave birth on September 13, introducing fans to her newborn daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, in a heartfelt Instagram announcement on September 24.
Wrapped in a pink blanket, baby Rocki appeared in a tender photo cradled by her mother. Rihanna also teased the arrival with a symbolic image of tiny pink boxing gloves tied with ribbons, a playful nod to strength and femininity.
The couple’s newest addition joins big brothers RZA, 3, and Riot, 2, who, according to Rihanna, were delighted about having a baby sibling. Speaking at the Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles back in July where she voiced the character Smurfette the 37-year-old singer revealed her children were already adjusting to the idea of a new family member.
When asked if she and A$AP had a preference for the baby’s gender, Rihanna admitted she had always dreamed of having a daughter but added, God knows best, right? And I love my boys.
picture of Rihanna and A&AP Rocky.
Rihanna first confirmed her third pregnancy in May with a striking portrait by photographer Miles Diggs before making her official baby bump debut at the 2025 Met Gala, where A$AP Rocky co-chaired.
At the time, the rapper told the Associated Press: It feels amazing, you know? We were tired of holding that, and it was time to show the people what we was cooking up. I’m glad everybody’s happy for us, because we’re definitely happy.
For Rihanna, motherhood has been one of her most cherished roles. In past interviews, she has described being a mother as legendary, explaining that life before her kids feel almost impossible to recall.
The things you enjoy, the desires you once had you don’t even identify with them anymore. It doesn’t matter, because your kids become your entire world, she told E! News in 2024.
She also credits her sons with helping her embrace her femininity: I get to be a casual boy mom, but it also forces me to embrace the epic things about being a woman. I wear pink now, and I love it.
For his part, A$AP Rocky has been vocal about his love for being a dad. The 36-year-old described fatherhood as heaven every day in an Apple Music 1 interview, adding: It’s unexplainable. I’m part of the dad club now, and I couldn’t be more thankful. God is good.
Rihanna and Rocky’s relationship, which began as a long friendship and blossomed into romance in 2019, has quickly become one of Hollywood’s favorite love stories.
Their joint appearances at events like the Met Gala, high-profile performances, and public displays of affection have only deepened fans’ fascination.
Now, with the arrival of baby Rocki, the couple’s journey as parents continues to unfold proof, as Rihanna once put it, that they are best friends with a baby… or three.
