Rihanna, the Barbadian superstar and Fenty empire mogul, has been making headlines not just for her music and fashion but for her growing family with rapper A$AP Rocky. On May 5, 2025, the couple announced their third pregnancy at the Met Gala, with Rihanna debuting her baby bump in a stunning gray ensemble. The news thrilled fans, who’ve followed the couple’s journey as parents to sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 21 months. But a recent family moment, shared via Rihanna’s Instagram Stories on May 10, has stolen the spotlight: her boys, RZA and Riot, teamed up to create a special gift for their incoming sibling, sparking chaos, creativity, and a hilarious outburst that left Rihanna, Rocky, and fans in stitches. What was this gift, and how did one kid’s attitude turn it into a viral family moment? Here’s the heartwarming story that’s got everyone talking.
The Fenty-Rocky Family: A Growing Crew
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who began dating in 2019, have built a tight-knit family grounded in love and creativity. Their first son, RZA Athelston Mayers, born May 13, 2022, was named after the Wu-Tang Clan legend, reflecting the couple’s musical roots. Riot Rose Mayers followed on August 3, 2023, with a name possibly inspired by Rocky’s single “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n).” Rihanna, 37, has been vocal about her love for motherhood, telling British Vogue in 2023, “It’s legendary. You don’t remember life before.” Rocky, 36, echoed this in a 2025 Vogue interview, saying, “I’m on that dad swag. I love it.” The couple’s third child, due later in 2025, has already sparked excitement, with Rihanna hinting to Interview Magazine in April 2024 that she’s “fingers crossed” for a girl but happy with “another boy.”
The Met Gala reveal was iconic—Rihanna arrived fashionably late in a pin-striped suit dress, cradling her bump, while Rocky, a co-chair, gushed to the Associated Press, “It’s time we show the people what we was cooking up.” Fans on X went wild, with one posting, “Rihanna’s bump at the Met Gala? Queen of reveals! 🩵 #BabyNo3.” But the real buzz came days later, when Rihanna shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her boys preparing a welcome gift for their sibling, a moment that blended chaos, love, and Riot’s unforgettable attitude.
The Gift: A Chaotic, Heartfelt Creation
On May 10, Rihanna posted a series of Instagram Stories capturing RZA and Riot in their New York home, surrounded by art supplies, glitter, and what looked like a pile of Fenty Kids clothing. The boys, under the watchful eye of Rihanna and Rocky, were crafting a “welcome package” for Baby No. 3. The gift, as Rihanna captioned, was a “family project” inspired by RZA’s love for books and Riot’s obsession with music. The centerpiece was a handmade storybook, filled with RZA’s colorful drawings and lyrics scribbled by Rocky, meant to introduce the new baby to their world. Alongside it were tiny Fenty sneakers, a plush toy, and a playlist curated by Riot, who Rihanna said “picked every song by yelling ‘This one!’”
The Stories showed RZA, described by Rihanna as an “empath” who loves melody, carefully gluing paper hearts onto the book’s cover, his tongue out in concentration. Riot, however, was a whirlwind, tossing glitter and dancing to his playlist, which included Rihanna’s “Umbrella” and Rocky’s “Praise the Lord.” Rocky, laughing behind the camera, narrated, “Riot’s running the show, huh?” Rihanna’s voice chimed in, “This is chaos, but it’s our chaos.” The clips, reposted across X, racked up thousands of likes, with fans gushing, “RZA’s so serious, and Riot’s a vibe! This gift is adorable! 🎨 #Rihanna.”
The Attitude That Stole the Show
The project hit a hilarious peak when Riot, mid-glitter explosion, decided he wasn’t impressed with the book’s progress. In one clip, the 21-month-old stomped his foot, pointed at RZA’s hearts, and squealed, “No, mine better!” before plopping down with a dramatic huff. Rihanna’s laughter burst through, as she zoomed in on Riot’s pouty face, captioning, “This dude’s attitude is EVERYTHING 😂.” Rocky added, “Yo, he’s judging us like Simon Cowell!” RZA, unfazed, kept gluing, but even he giggled, dropping his crayon to pat Riot’s head.
The moment went viral, with X users creating memes of Riot’s scowl captioned “When you’re the boss of the family project.” One post read, “Riot’s got that toddler shade down! Rihanna and Rocky can’t stop laughing, and neither can I! 😭 #BabyNo3.” Rihanna later posted a follow-up Story, showing Riot hugging the finished book, as if claiming victory, with the caption, “He approved… barely.” Fans adored the glimpse into their dynamic, with one commenting, “Riot’s the star of this family, and he KNOWS it! 😂 #RansomCanyonVibes.” The nod to Ransom Canyon reflected the show’s family-driven drama, which fans likened to the Fenty-Rocky household’s mix of love and chaos.
Why It Resonated: A Family’s Heart
The gift project’s charm lay in its authenticity. Rihanna, who told Harper’s Bazaar in February 2025 that her sons “live for their dad,” showed a relatable parenting moment—glitter messes and toddler tantrums—despite her superstar status. Rocky’s playful narration and RZA’s quiet focus mirrored their personalities, while Riot’s attitude stole hearts, echoing Rihanna’s description of him as “hilarious” and an “alarm in the morning” in a 2024 Interview Magazine chat. The storybook, blending RZA’s art and Riot’s music picks, was a creative nod to their parents’ legacy, with fans speculating it could inspire a Fenty Kids book line.
The moment also came at a pivotal time. Rocky’s February 2025 acquittal in a felony assault trial lifted a “dark cloud,” per a People source, allowing the couple to focus on family. Rihanna’s pregnancy, announced after this legal win, felt like a fresh chapter, with the gift project symbolizing their unity. Ciara, who reunited with Rihanna at the Met Gala, told Sherri on May 6 that the couple is already discussing a fourth child, underscoring their love for parenthood. X posts reflected this joy: “Rihanna’s kids making a gift for Baby No. 3 is so pure. Riot’s attitude is giving future Grammy vibes! 💖 #FentyFamily.”
The Bigger Picture: Rihanna’s Motherhood Era
Rihanna’s openness about motherhood has redefined her public image. She told E! News in April 2024, “Being a boy mom forces me to embrace my femininity more,” and her Met Gala reveal—complete with a baguette purse and bold street style—cemented her as a maternity fashion icon. The gift project aligns with her goal to build “new traditions” for her family, as she shared with E! News in October 2024. Rocky’s hands-on dad role, praised by Rihanna in a 2023 Page Six interview—“I love him differently as a dad”—adds depth to their partnership.
The viral moment also quashed rumors of Rihanna slowing down. Despite no new album since 2016’s Anti, her work on Fenty Beauty, Puma, and the upcoming Smurfs movie (where she’ll voice Smurfette) shows her hustle. Fans on X speculated about a music comeback, with one posting, “Riot’s playlist for Baby No. 3? Rihanna’s dropping hints for a new track! 🎶 #RansomCanyonEnergy.”
What’s Next for the Fenty-Rocky Clan?
As Rihanna’s due date approaches, fans are eager for more family glimpses. The storybook, teased as a keepsake for Baby No. 3, has sparked calls for a Fenty Kids release, with one X user writing, “RZA and Riot’s book needs to hit stores! It’s too cute! 📖 #BabyNo3.” Whether the baby is a girl or another boy, Rihanna’s promise to “let God lead” suggests more surprises. Rocky’s upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb and Spike Lee film Highest 2 Lowest will keep the family in the spotlight.
Riot’s attitude, RZA’s artistry, and their parents’ laughter made this gift a viral sensation, proving the Fenty-Rocky family is as real as it gets. As one X post summed up, “Rihanna’s kids are chaos and love in one package. Riot’s got us all laughing, and Baby No. 3’s already blessed! 😂 #FentyFamily.” With more “cooking up” in their world, this family’s next chapter will surely be a hit.
