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Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How Rihanna & A$AP Rocky secretly overcame mighty ego war & years of temper tantrums before his long game plan to win her over worked
Insiders revealed to The Sun how the couple's egos almost ruined their romance before a "light switch" moment ROCKY START How Rihanna & A$AP Rocky secretly overcame mighty ego war & years of temper tantrums before his long game plan to win her over worked Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A$AP Rocky and Rihanna may be seen as one of Hollywood's power couples - but their journey to true love has seen fireworks and a huge battle of egos. Incredibly, the two superstars overcame heated arguments and a clash of mighty egos before committing to each other, insiders can reveal. 14 Pregnant Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attending the 2025 Met Gala Credit: Getty 14 The couple already have two young sons, RZA, 2, and Riot, 1 Credit: Instagram 14 Rihanna Shows Off her baby bump as she walks arm in arm with A$AP Rocky as they leave a restaurant in Los Angeles in 2023 Credit: The Mega Agency A Los Angeles source insists that the 37-year-old Barbadian pop maestro and fashion influencer "was the one causing the blow-up and the dramas". But the insider told The Sun: "A$AP has an edge too and an arrogance of thinking he will get his way no matter what. And he snaps, because he does have a short temper. "It caused quite a few rough patches when, although they were just hanging out together, it looked like they may never be friends, let alone anything else." The source claims that Rihanna, 37, openly told acquaintances in the late Noughties that her attitude to dating was: "I am not easy to handle or control and I do what I want to do when I want - and that is how you have to deal with me." The Umbrella and We Found Love hitmaker is believed to have warned suitors like Rocky, "You will never be able to handle me". Things were good for a week and then they'd have a blowout. Much of it centred on ego and being dominant around each other. Harlem-born A$AP, who she says wallows in his "cool, tough, no-nonsense street raised guy-style", always countered his future baby mama with lines like: 'You can't handle me anyway." Rihanna and A$AP had been partying and hanging out on and off since 2016, after meeting on his 2012 video shoot for Fashion Killa - but the relationship did not become serious until three years later. The pop star's previous relationship with rapper Chris Brown was turbulent, ending in 2009 when it was revealed he had assaulted her. And other romances, with the likes of Drake and Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel, were brief while rumoured flings with Lewis Hamilton, Leonardo DiCaprio and footballer Karim Benzema fizzled out. The music executive source said: "They were attracted to one another, but when they started hanging out, there was talk of them blowing very hot and cold. Rihanna arrives to support A$AP Rocky in court as he faces 24 years in prison on gun charges "Things were good for a week and then they'd have a blowout. Much of it centred on ego and being dominant around each other. "Quite a few people close to her felt Rocky was never the right match. He was too much like her - combative, provocative and self-confident that everything had to be done his way. But she has been the same for a while and is very much her own woman. "If he p***ed her off, she would let him have it. People forget she grew up with her dad, who battled drug addictions and has little time for games." She previously told Rolling Stone how dad Ronald, would beat her mother, and in 2013, quietly paid for him to go through a rehab programme. The source added: "At one point in 2018, they [Rihanna and Rocky] stopped talking after some argument about something small and everyone thought the whole thing was done. But Rocky refused to give up and came back for more." 14 Sources revealed that Rihanna always wanted to put family first before anything else Credit: Instagram/rihannaofficiall 14 Rihanna stunned fans with a photoshoot plus bump before this year's Met Gala Credit: BackGrid 14 The pair had a troubled start but are now one of Hollywood's power couples Credit: VOGUE 14 Chris Brown and Rihanna had a turbulent relationship that ended in 2009 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 14 Rapper A$AP Rocky previously dated model Chanel Iman before dating Rihanna Credit: Getty Smiling, the executive laughed: 'Maybe a key to their attraction is that very few people in their lives have ever challenged them like or been so competitive." The source noted that Rihanna has a dark determination of 'no f**ker will ever dictate to me what I do". 'No angel' A$AP is said to be 'no angel' either, boasting run-ins with law enforcement around the world after a deeply troubled early life. When he was just 12 his dad was jailed. Just a year later his brother Ricky, who had inspired him to rap, was shot dead in Harlem. Living in shelters and temporary housing he managed to start a fledgling rap career - but in 2006 he served a two week jail term in notorious Rikers Island prison. In 2012, he reportedly served three days of community service for a reported guilty plea to attempted grand larceny after a street fight with photographers in New York City. 14 Rocky's career starts to take off as he performs at the 2012 Coachella Music Festival Credit: Getty A year later, US reports alleged police were examining potential charges after claims he slapped a fan at the Made in America Festival. The case was dismissed after a state witness failed to appear. US media outlet TMZ claimed the alleged victim settled a civil suit against A$AP privately in 2015. In July 2019, A$AP spent three weeks behind bars for gross assault with two friends following a street brawl with Mustafa Jafari, 19, in Sweden. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, avoided further jail time as the court ordered a suspended sentence as the crime was not "of such a serious nature" as to warrant more time behind bars. It was like a switch went off and they both realised what life could be without one another. The LA music executive claims that the Swedish criminal case 'scared the s***' out of both A$AP and Rihanna. He says: "It was like a switch went off and they both realised what life could be without one another." A fashion source also revealed how Rihanna was the driving force behind her vision of family and the perfect work and life balance. They told The Sun: "Rihanna told Rocky that she had a vision for how parenting came first and profession second. "He supported her all the way, and obviously it's paid off, because she's put pop on the back burner and focused on her lifestyle brand, and that has flourished as well. He still tells friends publicly, "I always felt she would end up with me." They added: "A$AP and Rhianna have done their best to forge a life away from cameras where they privately raise their children and have a small intense inner circle of close friends who've allowed them to build a support network and have an upbringing in the way that they would wish to have an upbringing." Court battle In 2021, that harmony was shattered when A$AP was accused of firing a gun at Terell Ephron in West Hollywood. The Los Angeles District Attorney pushed forward with two charges which, if found guilty, would have meant a 24-year sentence behind bars. While that pressure, stress, and fear of separation would drive most couples apart, that challenge brought them closer together. The fashion insider admitted that RiRi's "commitment to Rocky remained unwavering, but "at times they were rocked to their core." "The very uncertain nature of knowing how criminal trials and juries can go in LA made them hit real lows, fearing their family would be torn apart while languishing helplessly in jail. They say: "Even in their darkest moments, they stuck by one another, determined that no matter what, their family would remain intact and their relationship would survive. "Indeed, the bond and commitment showed that their truth was much greater than many of these superficial Hollywood romances, which are centred on two stars, connecting for the sake of gaining greater exposure, success and wealth. "RiRi and Rocky were anxious about the process, but had no doubt that they would survive even in the possibility of him being incarcerated. 14 The popstar stood by A$AP during his court battle Credit: Getty 14 RiRi and Rocky were said to have been "rocked to their core" by the shooting trial Credit: AP 14 A$AP hugs Rihanna in the court room after he was found not guilty of the shooting Credit: You Tube A$AP was found not guilty on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm by a jury in February. A$AP's criminal defense attorney Joe Tacopina confirmed that RiRi and A$AP were rocked by the case. He says: "Those two are special to me. "We have been very close for three plus years. I can't tell you how many times I have had to convince them and re-assurance that it was going to be okay. "Rihanna and I have had calls where she's asked 'is my family going to be okay?' "I said, 'Yes we are going to be okay here.'" Rihanna & A$AP Rocky's Relationship Timeline Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been Hollywood's "it Rihanna and A$AP Rocky met in 2012 but didn't become romantically involved until late 2019 Rumors began to circulate that Rihanna and A$AP were an item in January 2020 after they'd been spotted on numerous outings together That December, it was reported that the celebrity duo made their relationship official In May 2021, A$AP expressed his feelings for Rihanna during an interview with GQ In January 2022, the lovebirds revealed they were expecting their first child by showing off Rihanna's pregnant belly in a series of photos of them in Harlem, New York Later that May, they welcomed their son, Riot In February 2023, Rihanna announced she was expecting again by flaunting her baby bump on stage during her Super Bowl Halftime performance Rihanna gave birth to their second son, RZA, in August 2023 Tacopina was so convinced A$AP deserved to walk free that he rejected the DA's six-month plea deal to instead fight a trial. Tacopina confirmed to his clients that "it was the right thing to do. There was reasonable doubt." After the verdict, Rihanna expressed her relief to Tacopina: "She gave me one of the strongest hugs I've ever had in my life." Tacopina confirmed that the celebrity pair's relationship burned brighter amid the controversy. "She obviously loves him. They are a great couple. I have known Rock for a long time, Ri for a long time, and seeing them together at a time like this and a time of need is something very special.' He added to Fox TV that Rihanna was there for her partner "in full force". Baby bombshell The pair dazzled at this year's Met Gala after revealing just hours before that they were expecting their third child - with Ri debuting her baby bump on the red carpet. A$AP Rocky told Associated Press: "It feels amazing, you know. "It's time that we show the people what we was cooking up, and I'm glad everybody's happy for us, 'cause we definitely happy, you know'." They are already parents to sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, but the singer recently revealed she wanted more children and was hoping for a baby girl. She told Entertainment Tonight: 'I wanna have a girl. I wouldn't know what to do 'cause I only know about boys so far. It will be a new adventure! '[It's] The best, I live for it. It's never a dull moment," she said of being a boy mom. "I love when they climb off the chandeliers. I love when they literally are so scary that I'm forced to have fun. Me running around, me lifting them up, it's all fun." RiRi and A$AP have certainly settled into family life with their growing brood, but many fans will be wondering if the mum will make a career comeback with three young kids. For now though, the pop star and her prince charming are happy to live in baby bliss. 14 They announced that they would be welcoming baby number three at this year's Met Gala Credit: Getty
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ASAP Rocky offers baby name hint
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna plan to follow their family tradition in naming their next baby. 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. 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?' Rocky confirmed: "For sure.' 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. He joked: 'She was really ambitious about going because she wanted to meet her husband." 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.' 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 '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". 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. He told them: "It is time to just show the people what we were cooking up." He also said: "Thank you, thank you, thank you. "I'm glad everybody's happy for us because we're definitely happy." Rihanna is no stranger to announcing a pregnancy on a worldwide stage. The star confirmed she was pregnant with Riot during her performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. 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". 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."
Perth Now
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
ASAP Rocky offers baby name hint
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna plan to follow their family tradition in naming their next baby. 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. 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?' Rocky confirmed: "For sure.' 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. He joked: 'She was really ambitious about going because she wanted to meet her husband." 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.' 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 '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". 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. He told them: "It is time to just show the people what we were cooking up." He also said: "Thank you, thank you, thank you. "I'm glad everybody's happy for us because we're definitely happy." Rihanna is no stranger to announcing a pregnancy on a worldwide stage. The star confirmed she was pregnant with Riot during her performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. 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". 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."
Perth Now
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
A$AP Rocky wants to work with Rihanna
A$AP Rocky would love to act alongside Rihanna. The 36-year-old rap star has revealed that he would relish the opportunity to appear on-screen alongside Rihanna, his long-time partner and the mother of his children. Asked if he'd like to act alongside Rihanna, Rocky told Variety: "Hell, yeah. You saw her acting in my film [the 2022 music video] 'D.M.B.' You saw her acting in [my 2013 music video] 'Fashion Killa'." Rocky stars in 'Highest 2 Lowest', the new Spike Lee-directed neo-noir crime thriller film, while Rihanna has lent her voice to the new 'Smurfs' movie. The rap star is amazed that they both have new movies being released in the same year. Rocky - who has RZA, two, Riot, 21 months, and a third child on the way with Rihanna - said: "That's gangster. "Yo, this s*** is jokes though. We both got movies coming out the same year. I didn't even realise that. Wow! Shout-outs to us - we've been working!" Rocky would actually loved to make a movie that his children could enjoy. The rap star revealed that he wants to find film projects that are "cool and timeless". He said: "I want to do something for my children. Everybody's doing 'Despicable Me' and 'SpongeBob' and s*** like that. I want to do an original DreamWorks/Pixar-ass film, like 'Soul'. "I like the internet stuff too, like 'Gracie's Corner'. I hate 'Cocomelon'. 'Cocomelon' is bad for the kids, man, but 'Gracie's' is hittin'. I just hope my kids don't grow up and think that s*** was lame. So, whatever I do, it's gonna be cool and timeless." Rocky stars alongside Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest' and although he has huge admiration for the Hollywood icon, he wasn't overawed by the challenge. He said: "I was born for this. "I'm not gonna waste nobody's time. This is what I do - this is the same approach you would take to making an album or to directing or designing anything: You've got to give it your all. "People judge you by integrity; that's how you can measure someone's principles and morals. If somebody don't got integrity, and they're just doing it for the cheque or the look or the next opportunity, it never works out for them."
Business Insider
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at the Met Gala. Here's a complete timeline of her relationship with A$AP Rocky.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have been close friends and collaborators for over a decade. Rocky confirmed their relationship in May 2021, calling Rihanna "the one." The musicians are expecting their third child to join sons RZA and Riot. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky became partners nearly a decade after they teamed up for the first time. Throughout their friendship and blossoming romance, Rihanna kept busy with chart-topping songs like "Work" and "We Found Love" — as well as billion-dollar companies like Savage X Fenty and Fenty Beauty — while Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, also built a formidable reputation in the music industry with hits like " F**kin' Problems" and "Sundress." The two artists have always been supportive of each other's careers, whether starring together in music videos or partnering up for skincare campaigns. They finally confirmed their rumored romance in 2021 and welcomed their first child the following year. Here's a complete timeline of Rihanna and Rocky's relationship so far. Ashley Simone Johnson contributed reporting to this article. September 6, 2012: They perform together at the MTV Video Music Awards Rihanna and Rocky first paired up when she tapped him to feature on the remix of her song, " Cockiness (Love It)," which was released online on September 7, 2012. The day before, they performed their remix together at the VMAs, where Rocky grabbed Rihanna's butt and gave her a peck on the cheek. Rihanna later told Vogue the PDA wasn't planned. "He grabbed my ass on stage. That was not part of the rehearsal!" she revealed. "I was like, 'What are you doing!?'" She also said her team was shocked when she didn't get upset: "My manager was like, 'Oh, God, she must like this guy a little bit. She never lets this shit slide.'" March 2013: Rocky joins Rihanna on tour Rihanna recruited the "Goldie" rapper to be her opening act on the Diamonds World Tour. The tour included 28 stops and ended on May 5, 2013. April 10, 2013: Rocky denies dating rumors Rocky clarified his relationship status while on set for A$AP Ferg's "Work" remix video. "Yeah, I expected people to say that me and Rihanna were sleeping around. We're just cool," he told MTV. "Man, dudes be tryin' to front like they tappin' Rihanna's [anatomy] and all that, but they don't be hittin' it." "I aint hittin' it either. I'm just cool with her. I don't even look at her like that. She's sexy, but I'm good," he continued. "That's really a friend. She supports me, man. She's bringing me out, she ain't have to do that. That girl came to my Coachella a year ago. I got nothing but love for Rih Rih; that's the homey right there. I ain't tryin' to get in no trouble with no Rihanna rumors." September 2013: Rihanna stars in Rocky's 'Fashion Killa' music video Rihanna starred as Rocky's love interest in his video for "Fashion Killa," a single from his debut studio album, "Long. Live. A$AP." In an interview with 106 & Park, the rapper was asked why he chose Rihanna to be in his video, to which he replied, "She's a fashion killa in my eyes. I respect her jigginess. I respect her fashion sense." He added: "The chemistry was just organic. We were cool, we were chilling, it was whatever. We were faded. We were having fun." While filming the music video, they took to Instagram to post "couple-y" behind-the-scenes photos, according to Teen Vogue. At this time, however, Rocky was reportedly dating Chanel Iman. May 27, 2015: Rocky discusses his breakup with Iman and his relationship with Rihanna In an interview with Hot 97, the rapper opened up about his split from the model after nearly two years of dating. "I was so in love. To this day, it's all good. I think for me, we're young and it was something that was so real that it was so serious," he explained. "I would say perfect girl, wrong time. I'm not OK with losing her, but that's the way of the world. It's not meant to work right now." When asked about a potential romance with Rihanna, he replied, "It never happened. If it happened, then it would have happened. We didn't do that." "You never know," Rocky continued. "That's not what I'm looking forward to. I'm looking forward to the friendship that I already have with all these females because life is so complicated." June 2018: The duo are photographed looking cozy during Paris Fashion Week The pair sat side-by-side in the front row at a Louis Vuitton show. They were photographed smiling and getting close, Rocky's arm draped around Rihanna. At the time, Rihanna was apparently dating Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel, while Rocky had recently been linked to Kendall Jenner. September 2018: Rocky attends Rihanna's Diamond Ball The rapper attended the annual event in New York City to support Rihanna's foundation, which helps raise funds to improve healthcare and education programs worldwide. January 2019: Rocky opens up about his love life During an interview on The Angie Martinez Show, Rocky confirmed he was in a new relationship with a "regular" girl. "I prefer long-term friendships and relationships and acquaintances as opposed to one-night stands or just going out with somebody, then having them be your ex and hating them," he said. "That's why, for me, if I get involved with a female, nine times out of 10, she's going to be in my life from that point moving forward." At the time, Rocky was rumored to be dating Top Shop model Jasmine Daniels. Eight months later, however, he stepped out with Brazilian model Daiane Sodré. Later that year, Rocky revealed he's "been a sex addict for some time." "These are things people stay away from, they don't like to admit. I can't be embarrassed about it. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I won't do nothing that I'm not proud speaking of," he told Martinez during an episode of "Untold Stories of Hip Hop." When Martinez asked if he's "capable of a monogamous relationship," Rocky replied, "Yes, of course." September 2019: Rocky attends the Diamond Ball again The "Babushka Boi" rapper came out to support his friend's charity event for the second year in a row. December 2, 2019: Rocky and Rihanna pose for red carpet photos at the British Fashion Awards The superstars were by each other's sides for yet another event, the British Fashion Awards, where Rihanna accepted the Urban Luxe award for her Fenty sportswear. Rihanna shared a series of photos on Instagram to mark the occasion, including two photos of herself with Rocky on the red carpet. She wrote in the caption, "Thank you @asaprocky for representing us on the carpet and always being so supportive of @Fenty !!" December 11, 2019: Rihanna is spotted in the crowd at Rocky's concert in Stockholm Shortly after Rihanna was reportedly hanging out with Rocky's entourage after his Rolling Loud set in New York City, the beauty mogul was spotted in the crowd at the rapper's concert in Sweden. Please help BI improve our Business, Tech, and Innovation coverage by sharing a bit about your role — it will help us tailor content that matters most to people like you. Continue By providing this information, you agree that Business Insider may use this data to improve your site experience and for targeted advertising. By continuing you agree that you accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . January 17, 2020: They hang out at the 2020 Yams Day Benefit Concert Following her widely reported split from Jameel, Rihanna was seen hanging out with Rocky and Drake at the annual charity concert, which Rocky organizes and headlines with his musical group, A$AP Mob. Later that same day, Rihanna and Rocky were photographed sharing laughs while attending a concert in New York, according to The Sun. February 11, 2020: They share a meal at Nice Guy amid reports of 'hooking up' The pair organized a clandestine meet-up at the West Hollywood restaurant Nice Guy. As reported by OK! Magazine, they arrived separately, and Rocky kept his hood over his head throughout dinner. A few days prior, an anonymous source told Us Weekly, "Rihanna and A$AP are hanging out and hooking up. They're having fun and have always had chemistry." Summer 2020: Their relationship becomes serious during a cross-country road trip In a 2022 interview with Vogue, Rihanna confirmed that it "took a while" for Rocky to get out of the "friend zone," but said they began dating at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. That summer, they drove from Los Angeles to New York together in a tour bus. "He became my family in that time," she said. According to Vogue editor Chioma Nnadi, "They'd park and Rihanna would grill barefoot while Rocky tie-dyed T-shirts picked up at the gas station." "I love the simple things but also the grand adventures," Rihanna told Nnadi. "There's no pretentious my-brand-your-brand bullshit, it's just us living. I just feel like I can do any part of life by his side." July 2020: Rihanna recruits Rocky for her Fenty Skin campaign The two artists did a photo shoot together to promote the Fenty Beauty founder's new skincare line. August 26, 2020: Rocky interviews Rihanna for Vogue During a filmed interview, the two seemed giddy and couldn't stop laughing as Rihanna answered 15 questions from Rocky, mainly about fashion and skincare. At one point, Rihanna told the rapper he has "pretty skin." She also asked him about the hardest part about working on her Fenty Skin campaign, to which he replied, "I think the hardest part about working with you is not goofin' off and laughing the whole time." "Like, this shit is comedy. That's the hardest part," he continued. "You know, people be so cool it's hard not to, not to laugh. That's all. But it was fun. The hardest part is not having too much fun. You just forget that it's still, you know, work at the end of the day." At the end of the interview, Rocky thanked Rihanna for "identifying my beauty as a man." "I appreciate you, like for real, for real," he continued. "It was good catching up with you and everything." November 30, 2020: People magazine confirms reports of their romance After months of dating rumors, an anonymous source told People that Rihanna and Rocky had made their relationship official. At the time, neither star directly corroborated this claim. Late 2020: They grab dinner in New York and stroll around the city together In November 2020, Rihanna and Rocky were seen having dinner with a group of friends at the Beatrice Inn, a restaurant in the West Village, according to Page Six. The following month, the couple was spotted walking side-by-side at night, wearing winter coats and masks. An anonymous source told People, "They've been inseparable the past few weeks," adding, "It's a new relationship, but they both seem very into it." December 29, 2020: Rocky meets Rihanna's family in Barbados During the Christmas holiday, Rihanna brought Rocky on vacation to Barbados, her home country. TMZ published photos of the couple jet skiing, tubing, and going on dinner dates. They were also photographed kissing on a boat, all but confirming their romantic relationship. Rihanna later told Vogue that she brought Rocky home to meet her family. "My mother has a really good read on people. She observes first and then she'll move slowly. I guess I'm like that too," she said. "There are some guys that I've dated that she won't even look at to this day. But she was charmed by him from the jump." After returning to New York in January, the couple was seen having dinner with a group of friends at the Italian restaurant Emilio's Ballato, according to E! News. A few months later, their courtship was still going strong; they attended a dinner party in April at the Los Angeles hot spot Delilah. May 19, 2021: Rocky confirms their romantic relationship and calls Rihanna 'the one' In a cover story for GQ, the rapper called Rihanna "my lady" and "the love of my life," officially confirming the dating rumors. "So much better when you got 'the one.' She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones," he said. "I think when you know, you know. She's the one." A post shared by GQ (@gq) Rocky also revealed that Rihanna had "absolutely" inspired some of his new music and has given feedback on his working projects. "It's important to have somebody that you can bounce those creative juices and ideas off of. It's just a different point of view," he said. The Harlem-born hitmaker even discussed parenthood, saying he's "absolutely" ready to become a father, "if that's in my destiny." "I think I'd be an incredible, remarkably, overall amazing dad," he told GQ. "I would have a very fly child. Very." June 27, 2021: Rocky literally sweeps Rihanna off her feet During a date night in Manhattan, the self-titled "Pretty Boy Flacko" scooped Rihanna up and carried her through the Lower East Side, according to TMZ. July 10, 2021: Rihanna and Rocky are spotted filming a new project in New York City The musicians were seen hugging and holding hands as they took a stroll through the Bronx with a film crew. The following day, the couple was photographed sitting and smiling on a fire escape in the same borough, film crew on hand. They coordinated with colorful, fuzzy attire: Rihanna donned a pink oversized coat, while Rocky wore a puffy green Eskimo hat. Later that month, the pair traveled to Florida together. They dined at Miami's World Famous House of Mac and had dinner with the restaurant's owner, Derrick Turton, according to the Daily Mail. Please help BI improve our Business, Tech, and Innovation coverage by sharing a bit about your role — it will help us tailor content that matters most to people like you. What is your job title? (1 of 2) Entry level position Project manager Management Senior management Executive management Student Self-employed Retired Other Continue By providing this information, you agree that Business Insider may use this data to improve your site experience and for targeted advertising. By continuing you agree that you accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . September 6, 2021: Nicki Minaj shares a photo with Rihanna and Rocky The happy couple spent an evening hanging out at the Petty residence, posing for a cozy photo on the sofa with Minaj, as well as her husband and son. A post shared by Barbie (@nickiminaj) Minaj posted the group shot on Instagram, writing in the caption, "Love her downnnnnnn." She also added the hashtags "Queen Rih" and "Caribbean girls run it." September 13, 2021: They make their red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala The couple arrived late to the famed fundraiser, but made plenty of time to pose together on the red carpet. The Fenty Beauty founder wore an all-black Balenciaga ensemble for the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" theme, while the stylish rapper wore a patterned multicolored quilt designed by ERL. Rocky later took off the quilt to reveal a suit underneath, while his girlfriend looked on lovingly. It was the first time Rihanna had made an official public appearance with a man since the 2013 Grammy Awards. January 31, 2022: The couple reveals they're expecting their first child Rihanna and Rocky were photographed walking hand-in-hand through his hometown of Harlem on January 28. In the set of photos — published by Page Six, the Daily Mail, and People three days later — Rihanna's coat was strategically unbuttoned to reveal her growing baby bump, which she adorned with a bejeweled body chain. It would be the first child for both Rihanna and Rocky, who had previously discussed their eagerness for parenthood. Back in March 2020, Rihanna told British Vogue that she planned to have "three or four" kids in the next 10 years, even if she didn't have a partner. During her third trimester, Rihanna told Vogue that she and Rocky weren't necessarily planning to start a family, "but certainly not planning against it." "I don't know when I ovulate or any of that type of shit. We just had fun," she said. "And then it was just there on the test. I didn't waste any time. I called him inside and showed him. Then I was in the doctor's office the next morning and our journey began." May 5, 2022: Rihanna stars in the music video for Rocky's 'D.M.B.' The "D.M.B." music video was revealed to be the project that Rocky and Rihanna were filming in July 2021. In one scene, Rocky wears a grill that clearly says "Marry me?" while Rihanna wears one that says "I do." In another scene, Rocky removes a red veil from Rihanna's face, reminiscent of a wedding. The couple then walks down a hallway arm-in-arm while people clap and throw flower petals. Rocky wrote and directed the video, which he billed as a "ghetto love tale" on his Instagram. May 13, 2022: Rihanna gives birth to a baby boy According to reports, Rihanna and Rocky welcomed a son on May 13, 2022, although the news didn't make headlines for another week. Five months later, the couple still hadn't shared their son's name. "We just didn't get around to it yet really," Rihanna told the Washington Post in November, per Hypebae. "We've just been living, but I guess there's a certain freedom that comes with kind of just, like, getting it out there." December 19, 2022: Rihanna shares the first video of their son For her TikTok debut, Rihanna shared the first look at her baby boy in a car seat, laughing and smiling at the camera. Rihanna had previously told Entertainment Tonight that her son is a "happy baby" and that waking up to his face is her favorite part of motherhood. February 12, 2023: Rihanna reveals her second pregnancy while headlining the Super Bowl halftime show Rihanna took the stage at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, in a red jumpsuit — strategically unzipped to reveal her growing baby bump. A representative for the singer confirmed her pregnancy to The Hollywood Reporter immediately following the performance. February 15, 2023: Their family is featured on the cover of British Vogue Rihanna, Rocky, and their son posed for the magazine's March 2023 issue, shot by photographers Inez & Vinoodh. For her first in-depth interview since giving birth, Rihanna opened up about her "legendary" experience with motherhood thus far. "It's everything. You really don't remember life before, that's the craziest thing ever," she said. "You literally try to remember it — and there are photos of my life before — but the feeling, the desires, the things that you enjoy, everything, you just don't identify with it because you don't even allow yourself mentally to get that far, because... Because it doesn't matter." View this post on Instagram A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) She also said becoming parents has made her and Rocky stronger as a couple. "We're best friends with a baby," she said. "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." The couple continued to decline to reveal their son's name, insisting on calling him "baby" in the presence of Vogue's reporter. May 1, 2023: Once again, Rihanna and Rocky walk the Met Gala red carpet together Rihanna showed off her growing baby bump while wearing custom Valentino Haute Couture. May 10, 2023: Their son's name is revealed to be RZA One year after Rihanna gave birth to her son, The Daily Mail obtained a copy of his birth certificate and revealed his name: RZA Athelston Mayers. His first name is likely a tribute to the legendary hip-hop artist RZA (pronounced "Rizza"), leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. August 2023: The couple welcomes their second child, a son named Riot Rose On August 21, 2023, TMZ broke the news that Rihanna had given birth earlier in the month, although the exact date isn't known. People later confirmed the report, citing anonymous sources close to the couple. The following month, Access Hollywood obtained a copy of the birth certificate, which listed the baby boy's name as Riot Rose Mayers. He shares a first name with Rocky's 2023 single " Riot (Rowdy Pipe'n)." Rihanna later revealed the name was proposed by Pharrell Williams, who produced Rocky's song. "He gave us this name thinking it was going to be a girl, because he had seen something online," she told Harper's Bazaar. "Pharrell is very deep. He's not surface. He will never say anything and just leave it there with a full stop. He will have the entire history: the energy, the time, the month that it is." May 5, 2025: Rihanna reveals her third pregnancy at the Met Gala Before arriving at the Met Gala, Rihanna was photographed outside the Carlyle Hotel wearing a form-fitting Miu Miu set that showed off her baby bump. Hours later, Rihanna arrived on the Met Gala red carpet in a carefully tailored Marc Jacobs suit dress, nailing the theme of " Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Rocky, who was a co-chair for the event, told reporters on the red carpet that it felt "amazing" to reveal the family's news. "It's time that we show the people what we was cooking up," he said, per the Associated Press. "I'm glad everybody's happy for us 'cause we definitely happy, you know." However, Rihanna also shut down wedding rumors during a red carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight. Asked if her recent bridal collection for Savage X Fenty meant she had "another milestone" to share with fans, Rihanna replied, "No, girl, you know I don't keep secrets very well."
