Rihanna and A$AP Rocky found a new love.
The “Love on the Brain” singer and “Praise the Lord” rapper—who are already parents to sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2—welcomed baby Rocki Irish Mayers on Sept. 13.
And the newborn’s name pays special homage to her father (real name Rakim Mayers), who was nicknamed Rocky before adopting it as his stage name.
Rihanna shared the news of baby Rocki’s birth on her Instagram Sept. 24, posting a photo of herself holding the newborn, who was clad in a pink onesie with matching socks. The 37-year-old also included a photo of tiny, pink boxing gloves, possibly a nod to the famous boxing film, Rocky.
The couple first shared the news of Rihanna’s pregnancy in May when the Grammy winner posted a portrait by photographer MilesDiggs. She then officially debuted her baby bump at the 2025 Met Gala, where A$AP, 36, served as co-chair.
And while the baby shares a name with her father, the “Sundress” rapper recently joked he was hoping to name the newborn after his Highest 2 Lowest costar Denzel Washington regardless of the gender.
“Denzel, no matter what,” he quipped to GQ in an interview published Sept. 22. “The first female come out named Denzel, it’s lit. We got it figured out.”
And while they went for Rocki over Denzel, one thing is for certain: how obsessed Rihanna and A$AP are with their children.
“I got nothing but love to give to these little ones,” the “Sundress” rapper gushed to GQ. “And as you can see, that’s what occupies a lot of my heart capacity, is my family.”
In fact, the couple try to keep all their conversations about work out of the house, and instead keep their focus on their sons and new baby.
“When you come home, it’s about family,” he shared during a recent interview with Elle. “It’s about your relationship. It’s about your household. It ain’t about all that other s–t.”
And for Rihanna, becoming a mother has completely changed how she sees the world.
“Oh, my god, it’s legendary,” she told British Vogue about motherhood in 2023. “It’s everything. You really don’t remember life before, that’s the craziest thing ever.”
For a look back on Rihanna and A$AP’s romance and life with their children, keep reading.
September 2012
In 2012, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky performed their hit “Cockiness” at the MTV Video Music Awards, and their number was so good it deserved a trophy. This wouldn’t be the last time the two shared the stage as they went on tour together in 2013.
September 2013
Fans had this song on replay after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky released the music video for “Fashion Killa” in 2013.
June 2018
As the years went on, they remained friends. In 2018, they attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week and, of course, they totally slayed.
December 2019
They also attended The Fashion Awards in 2019, with Rihanna dazzling in a mint Fenty dress and A$AP Rocky looking sharp in a black suit.
September 2021
Met Gala official! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended the 2021 Met Gala together in style, with the “Umbrella” singer wearing a black Balenciaga gown and the “A$AP Forever” artist donning a custom ERL quilt and a tuxedo.
February 2022
After announcing they were expecting their first baby, Rihanna recalled keeping her pregnancy a secret from her friends. “It was harder for me to keep it from my posse, because they’re around me, they know my habits,” she told E!’s Justin Sylvester. “They’re like, ‘You don’t want something to drink? You’re not smoking?’ And I’m eating all the things I’m not used to eating. They know I hate sweets and I’m all of a sudden asking for cookies and donuts. But finally, I just had to let it all out, and they were all shocked, of course, as the world was shocked as well.”
February 2022
SOS! These photos are so sweet! As Rihanna and A$AP prepared for their bundle of joy, she continued to show her incredible pregnancy style.
May 2022
While fans wondered if A$AP Rocky had proposed to Rihanna after seeing them sport the words “Marry me?” and “I do” across their teeth in his “D.M.B.” video, sources close to the couple told TMZ in May 2022 the two aren’t engaged.
May 2022
And baby makes three! Multiple outlets report that the couple welcomed a baby in Los Angeles.
February 2023
She debuted her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.
May 2023
The pair take the 2023 Met Gala together in honor of Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld.
June 2023
Rihanna accompanied A$AP Rocky during his performance at a Spotify party in Cannes, France.
August 2023
The couple welcomed their second child, son Riot. One month later, they shared their first photos as a family of four in a rare photoshoot.
April 2024
Rihanna confirmed her romance with A$AP began at the end of 2019.
“I’ve seen him in relationships. He’s seen me in relationships,” she explained in a conversation for Interview published April 9. “We knew what we’re capable of, and the trouble that we could bring to each other’s lives. We can make or break each other’s hearts. And so, we started dating with a lot of caution.”
May 2025
Baby No. 3! Shortly before arriving to the 2025 Met Gala, the “Love on the Brain” singer confirmed her pregnancy.
