Rihanna Welcomes Third Child, Hints at ‘R’ Name in New Photos
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have expanded their family, welcoming their third child – a baby whose name will begin with the letter “R,” according to the singer. The announcement comes alongside newly released photos, continuing Rihanna’s pattern of carefully controlled reveals regarding her personal life.
The arrival of Rihanna’s third child solidifies the couple’s embrace of a large family dynamic, a desire previously expressed by the artist. rihanna shared in British Vogue in February 2023, “Listen, I’m ready for anything. My wish woudl be to have more children, but whatever God wants me for me, I’m here.” This latest addition joins big brothers Rza and Riot Rose, born August 1, 2023, and signals a continued expansion of the family unit inspired, in part, by the Wayans family’s ten siblings.
Rihanna playfully acknowledged the baby’s gender remains unknown, joking, “It could be a big smurf. Who knows!” however, she firmly stated, “It will always be a name in R.This is the only thing for wich Rocky and I do not display us.”
The couple authorized the release of photos of Riot Rose taken by photographer Miles Diggs (DIGGZY), mirroring a strategy of controlled public access employed during Rihanna’s first pregnancy, where she unveiled her baby bump through a professional photoshoot. The name of her first child, Rza, was similarly revealed gradually, with fans connecting it to the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan after Rihanna was photographed with her son wearing a t-shirt featuring the group. Rihanna, now 35, gave birth on September 13th.
