Rihanna introduces newborn daughter Rocky Irish in heartfelt post

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Rihanna introduces newborn daughter Rocky Irish in heartfelt post
Rihanna introduces newborn daughter Rocky Irish in heartfelt post

Rihanna has confirmed the birth of her first daughter, days after partner A$AP Rocky teased they may have secretly tied the knot.

After dramatically confirming she was expecting her third child, the Breakin’ Dishes hitmaker has finally revealed that she’s given birth.

‘Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025,’ she wrote on Instagram, with the baby girl’s name clearly inspired by her dad’s moniker.

In true Riri style, she and her little one were draped in pink blankets with Rihanna, 37, cradling the newborn.

Another picture gave a nod to the boxing inspiration — Rocky — for their newest addition, which also keeps their ‘R’ pattern.

The couple already have welcomed sons RZA and Riot Rose in 2022 and 2023, respectively, but A$AP, real name Rakim Mayers, said he was ‘hoping for a girl’ this time.

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Speaking to Elle Magazine, he added: ‘Our first time, we wanted to know the sex of the baby. The second time, we didn’t want to know. Third time, we don’t want to know until, you know.

‘I feel like it’s going to be a girl. This pregnancy is so different from the other two. You can tell from the experience. I hope it’s a baby girl, man. I need that.’

The couple have done a remarkable job of keeping their private life out of the spotlight.

They share snippets with fans but have left us in the dark about whether they’ve said ‘I do’ after five years together.

Keeping up the mystery, in a new interview, A$AP teased that he might ‘already’ be married amid heavy speculation.

‘How you know I’m not already a husband?’, he quipped before laughing and adding: ‘I’m still not gonna confirm it.’

A$AP Rocky Covers ELLE’s Second October 2025 Issue, talks his new album, fatherhood, his vindication in court and more ASAP T&Cs A$AP ROCKY ELLE CREDITS & ASSETS Story by: Clover Hope Photographed by: Justin French Styled by: Jan-Michael Quammie LINK TO COVER & IMAGES: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1kv6wqtbk9i8u51r2c0p6/AGmEIVByZsWJQ6QbhTdSKRk?rlkey=bd9vxkn6me4ub0bcqlbeoj558&st=557zppt4&dl=0 STORY LINK: www.elle.com/asap-rocky-2025 AMA DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO LINK (FOR BROADCAST ONLY, CANNOT BE USED ONLINE): https://f.io/E1x3_qgD BTS VIDEO LINK (FOR BROADCAST ONLY, CANNOT BE USED ONLINE): https://f.io/EZApTXmF AMA YOUTUBE EMBEDDED LINK FOR ONLINE: ELLE 2025 October Issue Social Credits ELLE: @elleusa Editor-in-chief: Nina Garcia @ninagarcia Photographer: Justin French @frenchgold Stylist: Jan-Michael Quammie @jan.quammie Writer: Clover Hope @clovito Hair: Tashana Miles at Exclusive Artists @tasha_worldofstyles @exclusiveartists Barber: Danny Espinal Grooming: Mirna Jose at See Management @mirnajose @seemanagement Manicure: Dawn Sterling at E.D.M.A. @nailglam @_e.d.m.a Set Design: Colin Phelan @colinphelan Production: Jennifer Pio at We Folk @jennypio @wefolkagency

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Rihanna, RZA Athelston and ASAP Rocky attend the AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

A$AP did, however, share that he and Rihanna ‘don’t talk too much about work’ when at home, as that’s time for family.

Rihanna has made a name for herself as a massive beauty mogul with the brand Fenty, as well as a fashion line, lingerie, and collaborations with Puma and more.

She hasn’t been so active in the studio, though, despite persistent rumours that a new album is on the way.

That’s not to say there’s no new music — the Diamonds singer did record a new song for the Smurfs film soundtrack, while also acting and working as producer.

She and her famous partner were first spotted together in 2020, but had been friends for years, with A$AP collaborating with the Umbrella icon in 2012.

In 2018, the pair sat together at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show, spending more and more time together until things were made official in 2020.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: (L-R) Rihanna and RZA Athelston Mayers attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount Pictures ???Smurfs??? at Paramount Pictures Studios on July 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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Riri confirmed they were expecting once more while at the 2025 Met Gala, exposing a baby bump on her way to the prestigious bash.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about baby number three, she insisted: ‘I’m good, shockingly feeling OK.

‘And not too overwhelmed at the moment. At first, I was tired, but I’m excited.’

Now, the doting parents have been inundated with messages of congratulations after expanding their brood again, with plenty of A-listers flocking to wish them well after their birth announcement.

‘Congratulations Angel’, commented Naomi Campbell, while Lily Allen also left a red heart.

‘MY HEART EXPLODED’, wrote Cara Delevingne, with Nicki Minaj and Suki Waterhouse also commenting.

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