Credited from: NYTIMES
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made headlines at the 2025 Met Gala when they confirmed they are expecting their third child. The news was unveiled as Rihanna showcased a visible baby bump while adorned in a stylish outfit from Marc Jacobs. A$AP Rocky, a co-chair of the gala, expressed joy at the revelations, stating, "It feels amazing" and that it’s finally "time to show the people what we was cooking up," according to CBS News and Los Angeles Times.
Earlier in the day, Rihanna was spotted in New York City prior to the gala, wearing a two-piece ensemble that hinted at the good news. Photographer Miles Diggs posted a picture that revealed her baby bump, generating buzz on social media. Reports confirm that Rihanna has a trend of unveiling her pregnancies in high-profile settings, having done so previously during her halftime show at the 2023 Super Bowl, according to Business Insider and Channel News Asia.
The couple already have two sons, RZA, born in May 2022, and Riot, born in August 2023, which further emphasizes their growing family. Their excitement about expanding their family was clear at the event, as A$AP Rocky joyfully accepted congratulations from reporters on the red carpet, stating, "Thank you, thank you, thank you," according to BBC and New York Times.
This year's Met Gala recognized the upcoming Costume Institute's exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," underscoring themes of black dandyism in fashion. Rihanna's appearance and announcement fit seamlessly into this celebration of cultural identity through extravagant fashion, adhering to the gala's significance as a highlight in both the fashion and entertainment industries, according to Africa News and Los Angeles Times.