Ronald Fenty Was Shocked By His Daughter Rihanna’s Pregnancy Reveal At The Super Bowl

Ronald Fenty, father to music and beauty icon Rihanna, recently revealed he was also surprised by her second pregnancy reveal.

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Ronald shared that he hasn’t been so present in the life of the singer’s son.

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He said this is due to the distance and busy schedule, but is excited to meet baby no. 2.

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He revealed that he wanted Rihanna’s first baby to be a girl, because he already has four grandsons.

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Ronald spoke about being a grandfather to Rihanna’s son, saying the baby resembles both his parents.

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He also joked about revealing the boy's name, adding that his daughter will be furious with him if he did.

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Rihanna has had a tense relationship with her father for years, previously suing him for exploiting her name and fame.

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In September 2021, Rihanna moved the case into a private settlement, to avoid controversy.

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The singer’s pregnancy reveal during the halftime performance was also a shock to the dancers and others who worked closely with her.

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