Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Reportedly Named Their Son After A Famous Rapper

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have had quite the history when it comes to their relationship. The stars went from friends to lovers and became an instant fan favorite when they got together in 2020. Rih was quick to shut down pregnancy rumors at the end of 2021, but as of January 2022, she confirmed that they were true. Page Six reported that the "Disturbia" singer showed off her baby bump during a stroll through Harlem with Rocky. She rocked a long hot pink coat layered with pearls and jewels on top of her pregnant belly (if that isn't peak Rihanna, I don't know what is). The couple welcomed their baby boy on May 13, 2022, and revealed that they were expecting their second child together during Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance. Ahead, find all the details we know about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's first son.


What did Rihanna and A$AP Rocky name their son?

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been openly showcasing adorable snaps of their nearly one-year-old son, but the duo did not officially confirm his name. Rihanna even referred to him as "Baby" in her first interview with Vogue after becoming a mother. Three days before their son's first birthday, Daily Mail obtained his birth certificate and revealed that Rihanna and A$AP named their son RZA Athelston Mayers, a nod to legendary rapper and producer RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan.

Rihanna and A$AP continued the legacy of including the names of iconic rappers as A$AP, born Rakim Mayers, was named after legendary rapper Rakim. In February 2012, the New York native appeared on the Angie Martinez Show, where he met the rapper for the first time as an adult.

What is Rihanna's due date?

Baby Fenty was born on May 13, 2022, but his mom kept her due date under wraps. The singer-turned-beauty mogul revealed to ELLE.com that she was in her third trimester while discussing whether her glow should be attributed to pregnancy or her Fenty Beauty. "I mean, they go hand in hand. There's a pregnancy glow," she said. "There's also those days, girl. Especially in the third trimester where you wake up, and you're like, oh, do I have to get dressed? Makeup for sure helps you feel like a real person."

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The singer first announced her pregnancy in photos obtained by Page Six. Capital FM reported that she may have been around the 3 or 4-month mark and could probably give birth in June or July.

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According to People, Rihanna is loving her pregnancy journey so far. "Having a baby is something she was never focused on, but being with Rocky opened her up to the idea," a source close to the couple said. "She couldn't be happier and is so excited to be a mom."

It's obvious that the two are very in love with one another — in a May 2021 interview with GQ, Rocky referred to Rih as "the love of my life." He has showered the fashion mogul with adoration throughout their two-year relationship, another couple insider shared with People. "From the very beginning, he's doted on her," they said. "He's over-the-top romantic and sends her roomfuls of flowers all the time."

What has Rihanna said about her pregnancy?

The Anti singer revealed that it was difficult to keep her pregnancy 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! News. "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."

She also dished on her excitement when she first found out about the pregnancy. "When I first found out, it's not real, you know? I was like, 'This is not for real, right?' And then, it was, and it's almost like you don't want to get too excited too soon because it's great news, but you . . . want to see that it's going to see its way through," Rihanna said. "And I'm so glad that we're this far along, and now I can celebrate with everyone."

What is the sex of the baby?

Rihanna and A$AP welcomed a baby boy. The couple kept their baby's gender a secret, but fan theories believed that the singer's pink puffer coat from the couple's first pregnancy pics is a nod to the baby's sex.

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