Rihanna 'Secretly' Welcomes Baby #2 With A$AP Rocky, It's Reportedly Another Boy!
By Favour Adegoke on August 21, 2023 at 8:55 PM EDT
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky reportedly welcomed their second child, a baby boy with a name starting with 'R.' Their first son, RZAAthelston, was born in 2022.
The "Umbrella" singer announced the birth of her second child in style during the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime show, which she headlined. At the end of her performance, the billionaire placed her hand on her tummy and gently rubbed it, letting the world know that baby number two was on the way.
Rihanna's Savage x Fenty recently introduced a maternity collection promoting confidence for mothers of all sizes.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Reportedly Welcome Second Son
According to TMZ, Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, have "secretly" welcomed their second child. The 35-year-old singer supposedly gave birth to a baby boy on August 3 in Los Angeles, and while no official confirmation has come from the Fenty Mogul, insiders have revealed that the child's first name starts with the letter 'R.'
The couple's first son, RZA Athelston, was born in May 2022, named after the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA and a nod to A$AP Rocky's middle name.
In February, Rihanna revealed her second pregnancy to the world during the Super Bowl halftime show, and her most recent public appearance was in July at the Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California.
Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Celebrate Son RZA's Birthday
The "Where Have You Been" singer and A$AP Rocky celebrated their son, RZA's first birthday, on May 13. The rapper made an Instagram tribute to his first child by sharing adorable pictures of his mom, Rihanna kissing him on the cheek. Another photo showed the family posing and throwing silly faces in the mirror.
34-year-old Rocky also posted photos of father-son time with RZA, including one of them playfully shaving together and another of him holding the happy boy up as they danced around the room. It's one of the many times Rihanna and Rocky have shown off their son since birth.
The "F**kin Problems" rapper included a video clip of Wu-Tang Clan founding member Ol' Dirty Bastard at the end of his birthday tribute to his son RZA. The video was at an award show and featured Bastard saying,
"Wu-Tang Clan is for the children." Rocky also captioned the post with the late singer's comment, "' WU TANG IZ 4 DA CHUREN' HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TO MY 1st BORN. RZA."
Rihanna's Savage x Fenty Launches Maternity Collection
Recently, Rihanna playfully showcased a saucy top from her Savage x Fenty line that carried the message "Use a Condom." She shared images, including one where she cradled her baby bump, hinting at her own journey. Adding intrigue, she wrote, "This shirt is old… ."
In a fresh move, the likely mom of two launched a Savage x Fenty maternity capsule collection catering to both current and expectant mothers, emphasizing inclusivity with sizes ranging from XXS to 4X. The line introduces three bralette styles and an oversized tee sporting the phrase "Make More Babies."
Notably, the singer-turned-designer expressed her aim to instill confidence and comfort in mothers at every stage of their journey. In an interview with Vogue, Rihanna emphasized that parenthood doesn't negate feeling attractive and empowered, affirming, "I want to remind people that you can still channel sexiness and feel good while being a parent," she shared.
Recently, Rihanna shared a series of Instagram snapshots sporting peach-hued lingerie in a fabric store, all in support of her latest Savage x Fenty lingerie collection. Accompanying the carousel of images, she captioned, "New fav's….sheer x group dropping rn! Head over to savageX.com."
Throughout her first and second pregnancy, Rihanna was never scared to flaunt her daring fashion sense, and usually had her baby bump on full display.
A$AP Rocky Calls Rihanna His 'Wife'
Rihanna and Rocky's romantic journey began in 2020, following years of professional connections since 2013.
Speculation about their marital status arose during the 2023 Cannes Lions Festival on June 21. While performing on Spotify, Rocky affectionately addressed Rihanna as his "wife" as she smiled at the audience.
With a grin, he declared, "I'd like to dedicate this song to my beautiful wife in the motherf***ing building!"
As of now, any potential secret wedding between them remains unconfirmed, leaving fans curious about their relationship status.