A$AP Rocky and Rihanna plan to follow their family tradition in naming their next baby. The celebrity couple has been known for their creative naming choices that maintain a special connection to their own names.
The couple revealed earlier this week they are expecting their third child together, and now the 36-year-old rapper – whose real name is Rakim Mayers – has confirmed the tot will be given a moniker that begins with R, just like their other kids, RZA, two, and 22-month-old Riot. The tradition holds significant meaning for the family, as both parents have names beginning with the letter R.
Rocky appeared on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ on Wednesday (07.05.25) and the host congratulated him on the baby news before asking: “Your first two kids have ‘R’ names, obviously you and Rihanna have ‘R’ names. Is this a lock that the third will have an ‘R’ name, do you think?” The interview marked Rocky’s first television appearance since the pregnancy announcement.
Rocky confirmed: “For sure.” Fans have already begun speculating on potential R names that the couple might choose for their third child, with many suggesting options that maintain their unique naming style.
Elsewhere in the interview, the ‘Fashion Killa’ hitmaker revealed his beloved grandmother Cathy partied all night at his Met Gala afterparty because she was so keen to meet his fellow co-chair from the event, Colman Domingo. The afterparty was held at a prestigious New York venue following the main event.
He joked: “She was really ambitious about going because she wanted to meet her husband.” Rocky’s grandmother has been a supportive presence throughout his career and family life.
Rocky confirmed Cathy stayed the whole night because she “was waiting on her boo to show up,” but the ‘Sing Sing’ star failed to attend so “she didn’t get to meet him unfortunately.” The amusing anecdote highlighted the family-oriented nature of the rapper despite his celebrity status.
Rihanna, 37, confirmed her pregnancy shortly before she arrived at the Met Gala by releasing a portrait by photographer Miles Diggs showing off her growing bump. The strategic timing of the announcement created additional buzz around her Met Gala appearance.
The ‘Diamonds’ hitmaker arrived late to Monday’s (05.05.25) Met Gala, which took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, wearing a Marc Jacobs outfit – a grey bustier and a floor-length black skirt – amid the spectacle’s theme of “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”. Her fashion choice was widely praised by critics for its elegant interpretation of the gala theme.
Although Rihanna rocked up after the floral carpet had ended, Rocky had arrived earlier in the evening and spoke to reporters about their baby news. The couple’s staggered arrivals created dual media moments at the prestigious event.
He told them: “It is time to just show the people what we were cooking up.” Rocky’s playful comment reflected the couple’s deliberate timing of the announcement.
He also said: “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m glad everybody’s happy for us because we’re definitely happy.” His comments revealed the genuine joy the couple feels about expanding their family further.
Rihanna is no stranger to announcing a pregnancy on a worldwide stage. The multi-talented artist has always had a flair for making major life announcements in memorable ways.
The star confirmed she was pregnant with Riot during her performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. That announcement reached an enormous worldwide audience during one of the most-watched television events of the year.
Just days later, Rihanna admitted “everything changed” for the couple when they welcomed their first child into the world, but the birth of RZA made the pair “closer”. The couple has been open about how parenthood has strengthened their relationship.
Speaking to British Vogue magazine in February 2023, she said: “We’re best friends with a baby. We have to be on the same page, but we’ve always kind of had that in our relationship. Everything changes when you have a baby, but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer.” Her candid comments offered insight into their approach to co-parenting and maintaining their relationship while raising their growing family.
The couple’s expanding family has coincided with both artists continuing their successful careers in music, fashion, and business ventures. Their ability to balance family life with their professional endeavors has made them role models for many of their fans around the world.
