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Toronto Star
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Brampton rap prodigy, 12, hits the stage with Wu-Tang Clan during Toronto farewell tour: ‘I was pumped'
' Wu-Tang is for the children,' Ol' Dirty Bastard famously declared at the 1998 Grammys. Over a quarter century later, the mighty Staten Island rap collective proved that they remain a potent cultural force — among both old heads and the kids — during their farewell tour stop at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Monday. Midway through the show, Wu-Tang Clan's de facto leader RZA was taking stock of the audience when he spotted Cairo Young-Abdullah, a 12-year-old rapper from Brampton who goes by the name Cairo Snow FTPO. Seeing his enthusiasm, RZA invited Cairo up to the stage, where he bounced along enthusiastically with Masta Killa, U-God and other members of the clan for three songs.
Black America Web
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Fashion Killa Cuties! Rihanna Makes Red Carpet Debut With Both Sons, RZA & Riot, At ‘Smurfs' LA Premiere
Proud mama Rihanna made a first-ever red carpet appearance with both sons, RZA and Riot, at the L.A. Smurfs movie premiere. Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The singer was absolutely glowing with her red carpet cuties by her side, and she got them a special introduction with Papa Smurf himself. We love to see Rihanna in mommy mode, and there's no better example than strutting her stuff for the cameras with her adorable offspring. Source: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Pictures The Bajan baddie's baby bump was beautifully on display in a dark brown flowing Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello skirt and lacy camisole with a matching leather jacket. She wore her hair in an elegant updo. Source: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Pictures Of course, the little ones also represented for their flawless 'Fashion Killa' family, like their dad, A$AP Rocky. RZA, 3, wore dark green cargo pants and a blush collared shirt with a matching tiny necktie. Riot, 1, rocked white cargo shorts, a white collared shirt, and a bowtie with a grey blazer. As one fan noted online, their fly fits were giving Dior drama 'Fresh Off The Runway.' The best-dressed babies looked surprisingly calm despite all the flashing cameras surrounding them. Yet, both boys did seem to get a little star-struck when it was time to meet Papa Smurf and their mom's alter ego, Smurfette. Source: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Pictures During an interview with Variety , Rihanna joked that if her boo, A$AP Rocky, joins the next sequel, he would be 'Freestyle Smurf' or 'Fashion Smurf.' When asked about putting out new music besides her new movie's soundtrack, the Savage X Fenty founder called herself 'Uh Oh Smurf.' It's no surprise considering no upcoming release is more exciting or demanding than her bun in the oven. For now, Rihanna is busy enjoying her growing family with Rocky and being part of one of her favorite franchises. It's perfect timing for the Bad Gal to put out something for the kids, but the Smurfs lover had her own 'selfish' reasons for taking the role. Source: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Pictures 'This is not just for the kids. I'm going to be a little selfish on this one because I'm a superfan of the Smurfs. I've always been a fan. I'm really excited for a new generation of Smurfs fans,' she said. This fun-loving and iconic moment comes just days after Rihanna attended her father's funeral back home in Barbados. On May 30, Ronald Fenty passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 70. Paparazzi spotted the 'Lift Me Up' star visiting him in his last days at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A. Source: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Pictures She opened up to ET about Ronald's passing and how she hopes his legacy lives on with RZA and Riot. 'I've always dreamed of what type of grandfather he would be to [RZA and Riot] because of the favourite parts of my dad. I think it prepared me for having two boys. The adventurous side of me, the outside side of me, the daredevil. It's how I want to raise them. I want them to be outside and be in nature. No tablet babies,' she said, recalling her father's influence on her most fun and free childhood memories. Source: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Pictures We love to see Rihanna happy, surrounded by the love of her children, and living her Smurfiest life. The Smurfs movie will hit theaters July 18. The post Fashion Killa Cuties! Rihanna Makes Red Carpet Debut With Both Sons, RZA & Riot, At 'Smurfs' LA Premiere appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Fashion Killa Cuties! Rihanna Makes Red Carpet Debut With Both Sons, RZA & Riot, At 'Smurfs' LA Premiere was originally published on
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rihanna reveals how late father Ronald Fenty inspired her to raise sons
Rihanna is raising her children to be "outside and in nature", in tribute to her late father. The 37-year-old singer - who has sons RZA, three, and Riot, 23 months, with her partner A$AP Rocky, and they have another child on the way - lost her dad, Ronald Fenty, on May 30 aged 70, but she has thanked her late parent for "preparing" her to have two sons. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at The Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles, she said: "I've always dreamed of what type of grandfather he would be to them, because of the favourite parts of my dad. "It prepared me for having two boys, really. "The adventurous side of me, the outside side of me, the daredevil - it's how I want to raise them. "I want them to be outside and in nature. No tablet babies." Rihanna admitted the best part of her childhood was exploring outdoors "barefoot and free". She added: "That was the funnest part of my life and my childhood, running around outside barefoot and free. "You don't get to do that anymore." It was recently revealed Rihanna's father died of cancer and other serious illnesses. According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Ronald's death certificate listed acute respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer and aspiration pneumonia - a bacterial lung infection - as well as two kidney conditions, acute renal failure and acute tubular necrosis. Rihanna had endured a rocky relationship with her father when she was growing up, and was at the centre of a public battle with him when he spoke to the press after she was assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown in 2009. However, the in the years that followed, she noted that she had "repaired" her relationship with her father and had to learn to "come to terms" with things that had gone in in the past. She told Oprah Winfrey: "He taught me everything, and as awful as he was to my mom, at times, it didn't compare to how great he was as a father. "And I had to come to terms with that, and I was able to close that gap with him."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins'
Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins' originally appeared on Parade. It's official— and her sons have made their first red carpet appearance together (now all we need is a full family moment with dad). On July 13 in Los Angeles, the "Diamonds" hitmaker made a truly heartwarming debut on the blue carpet alongside her two little ones, , 3, and , who turns 2 on Aug. 1, at the premiere of her new animated film, Smurfs, where she voices Smurfette and sings on the soundtrack of the film. The 37-year-old superstar—glowing with her baby bump as she carries her third child with —shared this milestone with her boys in a fashion-forward and effortlessly sweet moment. Related: The Bajan bombshell embraced chic glamour in a rich chocolate-brown ensemble that perfectly balanced elegance and edge. Her satin dress featured a lace-trimmed top paired with a dramatic ball-gown skirt, complemented by a matching leather bomber jacket that added a touch of her signature cool‑girl style. Her hair was swept up in a tousled bun updo, showing off her facial features. Not to be overshadowed, RZA and Riot were impeccably outfitted in coordinating formalwear, showcasing tiny blazers and oversized slacks that echoed their mother's polished and always fashionable aesthetic. The trio walked the carpet hand-in-hand, delighting fans and photographers alike for their first family moment in the spotlight. One of the evening's most charming moments arrived when the boys met Papa Smurf—a touching scene captured for the ages. It's not often that the baby boys are pictured together in public, and people definitely noticed. On social media, fans were absolutely obsessed with the rare, adorable display. "Both looking like twins omg," one said on X (formerly Twitter), while another gushed, "she made the most perfect babies ever omg." "She really has such a beautiful family," a third swooned. Meanwhile, others insisted that the younger boy, in particular, looks just like his mom, writing things like, "Riot literally took her face" and "Riot rose is her twinnn." "Them boys are dressed DOWNNNNNN i love their little outfits," another complimented. Several more comments rolled in, with many calling them "too cute" and "beautiful," or simply inserting enamored sentiments like "awww" and "OMG." This LA premiere followed Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's elegant appearance at the Smurfs world premiere in Brussels on June 28, where she left onlookers speechless in a custom celadon-green Chanel gown richly embellished with crystals, sequins, and feathers. Next: Rihanna Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Both Sons and Fans Say They're 'Looking Like Twins' first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rihanna: I've always wanted a baby girl
Rihanna has "always wanted" a baby girl. The 37-year-old star is currently pregnant with her third child, and after previously having two baby boys with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna admits that she'd love to have a little girl one day. Asked about the sex of her unborn baby, Rihanna told Extra: "You have to wait and see. Oh, my gosh, are you guys going to be so hurt if it's a boy?' Extra's Terri Seymour then replied: "I think we're secretly hoping you have a girl … because you've got your two sweet, sweet boys." Rihanna - who already has RZA, three, and Riot, 23 months - subsequently admitted that she'd love to have a baby girl, even though she's relished the experience of raising her two boys. She explained: "I've always wanted a girl. God knows best, right? And I love my boys." Rihanna also confirmed that her unborn baby's name will begin with the letter R, describing it as a "tradition". She said: "I mean, of course. It's tradition at this point." Rihanna has enjoyed huge success with make-up and lingerie brands, having put her music career on the back-burner in recent years. However, the singer confessed in 2024 that motherhood has changed her entire approach to fashion and style. Speaking to Interview magazine, she explained: "It's more like I spend my time getting the kids dressed to death, and then I'm like, 'What's the most comfortable outfit to wear around them? What's not going to feel uncomfortable on their face or on their body or make me feel like I can't hold them properly?' Moms are lazy dressers in real life." RIhanna has already achieved billionaire status, but she's still happy for her youngest son to wear RZA's old clothes. Asked if she has "racks of children's clothes", the Smurfs star replied: "I have racks, I have bags. They're all sized and organised, and then whatever gets too small for RZA, I put into bins so that Riot can have them next. "Riot is actually in all of RZA's one-year-old clothes already. He's only six months. Everybody thinks Rocky dresses them because I dress them in Rocky outfits."
