Rihanna Confirms Pregnancy with Third Child at Met Gala

Rihanna, the global music icon, made headlines as she revealed she is expecting her third child while attending the Met Gala, affirming her status in both the fashion and entertainment worlds.

Singer Rihanna has officially announced that she is pregnant with her third child while attending the prestigious Met Gala event in New York City. The 37-year-old star, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, was seen cradling her baby bump and smiling for the cameras on the navy carpet adorned with daffodils. Rihanna and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, are already parents to two sons.

A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, warmly thanked reporters who congratulated them during the red carpet appearance. Expressing their joy, he stated, "It is time to just show the people what we were cooking up." The couple's announcement added a special moment to the event, which serves as a benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and marks the opening of its annual fashion exhibit.

This year's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," is noteworthy as it focuses on menswear for the first time since 2003. A$AP Rocky, who co-chaired the event, echoed the excitement sharing, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm glad everybody's happy for us because we're definitely happy."

The couple welcomed their first son, RZA, in May 2022, followed by their second child, Riot, in August 2023. Rihanna has a history of memorable pregnancy announcements, having creatively revealed her first pregnancy through a picturesque photoshoot in Harlem, New York. At the Super Bowl halftime show in 2023, she disclosed her second pregnancy.

The Met Gala has served as a stage for other celebrities to announce their pregnancies, with notable instances from former tennis star Serena Williams and model Karlie Kloss in the past. Speculations around Rihanna's new addition began with sightings of her entering the Carlyle Hotel ahead of the event, which ultimately culminated in her joyous announcement at the gala.