Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s lives changed completely when they became parents.
In a cover story for British Vogue in February 2023, Rihanna expressed how becoming a parent has been everything to her. She shared, "It’s everything. You really don’t remember life before, that’s the craziest thing ever." She reflected on how even though there are photos of her life before, she doesn't identify with it anymore because the feeling, desires, and things she enjoyed have shifted since becoming a parent.
Rihanna and her rapper boyfriend, who started dating in 2020, became parents for the first time in May 2022. They kept their son's name a secret until his first birthday, taking inspiration from the Wu-Tang Clan frontman. (Their son, Baby RZA, shares the same middle and last name as Rocky.)
In February 2023, the couple, who hails from Barbados, announced during Rihanna's performance at the Super Bowl LVII halftime show that they were expecting their second child. Rihanna gave birth to their second child in August 2023.
Scroll below to see Rihanna and Rocky’s sweetest family photos:
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With 2 Kids
Becoming parents completely changed Rihanna and ASAP Rocky's world. In a cover story with British Vogue in February 2023, Rihanna expressed how having a child is everything. She mentioned that it's so intense that you can't even remember what life was like before. Even though there are photos of her life before, the feeling, desires, and things that used to bring joy just don't resonate anymore. The mental shift is so profound that looking back doesn't even matter.
Rihanna and the rapper, who started dating in 2020, had their first child in May 2022. They kept their son's name a secret until his 1st birthday, taking inspiration from the Wu-Tang Clan frontman. Baby RZA shares the same middle and last name as Rocky.
In February 2023, Rihanna and Rocky announced that they were expecting their second child during Rihanna's performance at the Super Bowl LVII halftime show. Rihanna gave birth to their second child in August 2023.
Scroll below to see Rihanna and Rocky’s sweetest family photos:
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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December 2022
“Hacked,” Rihanna captioned a TikTok video of RZA giggling in his car seat, which marked the first time she revealed his face.
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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March 2023
After learning that his sibling was invited to the Oscars instead of him, my son had a hilarious reaction. The Oceans 8 actress, who was nominated and performed at the award show while pregnant with her second child, shared the funny moment on Instagram.
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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March 2023
RZA was all smiles to watch his mom’s Oscar-nominated performance of “Lift Me Up," which was featured in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, on the computer.
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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April 2023
“Look who don’t want mommy to workout ️,” Rihanna wrote via Instagram, sharing a video of RZA interrupting her pregnancy fitness routine.
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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April 2023
The family of three twinned in black during RZA’s first birthday party.
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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April 2023
The “Pesos” rapper snapped a sweet selfie of their brood.
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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April 2023
Rocky played with his son in the backyard.
Rihanna and Boyfriend ASAP Rocky's Family Album: See Their Sweetest Photos With Son RZA
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April 2023
The New York native shaved his face while holding RZA.
Rihanna ASAP
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May 2024
Rocky celebrated RZA’s second birthday with an Instagram tribute. “HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY 2 MY 1st BORN BABY BOY RZA ️,” the rapper wrote.
Rihanna ASAP
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May 2024
Another photo from RZA’s birthday tribute showed Rihanna hugging both sons.
Editor's P/S:
Parenthood has profoundly transformed the lives of Rihanna and ASAP Rocky. Rihanna describes it as an all-encompassing experience that has shifted her perspective and priorities. The couple's journey as parents began in May 2022 with the birth of their first son, Baby RZA, and continued with the arrival of their second child in August 2023.
Rihanna's comments highlight the transformative nature of becoming a parent. She emphasizes the profound mental shift that occurs, where memories of pre-parent life seem distant and disconnected. The article also showcases the couple's love and dedication to their children through a series of heartwarming family photos. These images capture special moments, such as Baby RZA's first public appearance on TikTok, his reaction to his mother's Oscar performance, and the family's celebration of his first birthday.