Rihanna Confirms Expecting Third Child at Met Gala

Rihanna delighted fans as she announced her third pregnancy while gracing the red carpet at the Met Gala in New York City.

 

Singer Rihanna, known for her show-stopping fashion moments and chart-topping hits, has confirmed that she is expecting her third child, coinciding with the glitz and glamour of the Met Gala in New York. The 37-year-old superstar showcased her baby bump with a beaming smile while walking the navy daffodil-adorned red carpet. Accompanying her was her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, who expressed gratitude to fans and reporters for their warm wishes, stating, "It is time to just show the people what we were cooking up."

Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Fenty, arrived fashionably late to the event, which celebrated the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition. This year's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," marked a significant moment in menswear, being the first dedicated solely to it since 2003. A$AP Rocky, who co-chaired the event, joyfully echoed their excitement about the pregnancy, sharing, "Thank you, thank you, thank you," highlighting their happiness for the news.

Their first son, RZA, was born in May 2022, followed by their second son, Riot, in August 2023. Rihanna is no stranger to dramatic pregnancy announcements, having shared her first pregnancy through a stunning photoshoot in Harlem and revealing her second while performing during the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year. The Met Gala has been a notable venue for such announcements, with stars like Serena Williams and Karlie Kloss previously revealing their pregnancies on the same iconic stage. Speculations about this latest addition began circulating when Rihanna was spotted at the Carlyle Hotel prior to the gala’s festivities, and fans couldn't be more thrilled about the exciting news ahead of the couple's growing family.