It’s a girl! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their third child, a beautiful baby girl. The talented singer, known for her hit song "Diamonds," shared the delightful news with her fans through a heartfelt post on social media.
In her announcement, Rihanna revealed that the newest member of their family is indeed a girl, marking a special milestone for the 37-year-old artist, as this is her first daughter following the births of her two sons, RZA Athelston and Riot Rose.
"Rocki Irish Mayers. Sept 13, 2025," she wrote alongside a touching photo of herself lovingly holding her baby girl. The post quickly garnered immense attention, receiving over 3.4 million likes within just an hour and attracting a flood of congratulatory comments from fans and friends alike.
Actress Taraji P. Henson chimed in with excitement, saying, "I told you at the MET it was a girl! AUNTIE WAS RIGHT! Congrats!" Meanwhile, TV personality La La Anthony expressed her joy, stating, "Congratulations! A beautiful baby girl. So happy for you guys!!!" Supermodel Naomi Campbell also shared her warm wishes, simply saying, "Congratulations, angel."
Earlier this year, in May, Rihanna had stylishly revealed her third pregnancy during the 2025 Met Gala, where her stunning baby bump was the highlight of her outfit. Before she made her grand entrance on the red carpet, A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, playfully hinted at her attire, saying, "Whatever gonna cover up that baby bump." This marked the first time he publicly acknowledged the swirling rumors about their growing family.
After Rihanna's spectacular reveal, A$AP Rocky couldn't contain his excitement, stating, "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," during an interview with AP Entertainment.
While the couple had kept the baby's gender under wraps, they emphasized that they would be thrilled with either a boy or a girl. In a candid interview with E! News in 2024, Rihanna reflected on how motherhood has transformed her life, saying, "They bring purpose to every aspect of my life. Everything has to be intentional, everything has to be worth it - especially when it takes me away from them."
So, let’s all welcome little Rocki to the world!
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