Crystabel Ukwuegbu
Rihanna captured global attention once again at the 2025 Met Gala, using fashion’s biggest night to announce that she is expecting her third child with long-time partner and rapper A$AP Rocky.
The multi-talented artist, known for turning heads on the red carpet, arrived late to the event in a bold look that accentuated her visible baby bump. Before her grand entrance, fans got a sneak peek when a photo of her in a stylish gray outfit, complete with knee-high boots and a chic black hat, surfaced online. The look paid tribute to the gala’s “Black Dandy” theme.
As she made her way into the Metropolitan Museum of Art, A$AP Rocky—serving as one of the event’s co-chairs—acknowledged the congratulations from press and fans alike. Smiling, he expressed gratitude: “We’re really excited and thankful for the love.”
Rihanna later joined him on the carpet in a custom black outfit featuring a cropped jacket, oversized hat, and dotted accessories. She gently held her bump as photographers captured the heartfelt moment, closing the red carpet with undeniable grace.
“Rihanna is no stranger to revealing her pregnancies on major stages—back in 2023, she made headlines by debuting her baby bump during the Super Bowl halftime show.” she stunned the world by revealing her baby bump during her Super Bowl halftime show, later attending that year’s Met Gala before giving birth.
“They are already parents to two boys: RZA, who arrived in May 2022, and Riot, born in August 2023.” With this latest reveal, Rihanna adds her name once more to a growing list of celebrities who have celebrated motherhood on the Met Gala carpet, a trend seen in recent years with stars like Serena Williams and Karlie Kloss.
Rihanna continues to redefine red carpet moments—not just with her fashion, but with powerful personal announcements that resonate far beyond the runway.
