Rihanna and A$AP Rocky may rank among Hollywood’s most closely watched power couples, but away from the cameras they have built a surprisingly private family life. The 35-year-old Fenty Beauty founder and the 35-year-old rapper were first linked romantically in 2020, and their relationship has since grown into a family of four with sons RZA Athelston Mayes, 17 months, and three-month-old Riot Rose. Still, their romance has not been without turbulence, from Rocky’s recent appearance in a Los Angeles court on gun charges to persistent cheating rumors that have followed the pair. Here is what is known about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s life behind the scenes, far from the glare of the music industry.
The family is said to be based in a $14 million mansion in Beverly Hills. According to Hello! Magazine, Rihanna also previously owned the neighboring property before selling it in July this year. The singer announced in January 2022 that she was expecting her first child, memorably revealing her bare baby bump during a public outing. That May, she and Rocky welcomed their first son, RZA Athelston Mayes, whose name pays tribute to Wu-Tang Clan founder and leader RZA.
Rihanna turned her second pregnancy reveal into a global pop culture moment in February, unveiling her bump during the Super Bowl halftime show. Dressed in a striking red outfit while performing on a suspended platform, the superstar surprised viewers around the world with the news. In August, she gave birth to the couple’s second son, Riot Rose.
Speaking to British Vogue last February, Rihanna reflected publicly on motherhood for the first time, describing the experience as “legendary.” She said: “We’re best friends with a baby. We have to be on the same page, but we’ve always kind of had that in our relationship. Everything changes when you have a baby but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer.” More recently, the singer has offered glimpses into their daily rhythm as parents, suggesting that their family routine is more grounded than fans might expect.
On Monday, the family was seen enjoying a low-key walk through a park in Beverly Hills, with the “Only Girl In The World” singer dressed casually in jeans. Rihanna has also been photographed several times wearing a large ring on her wedding finger, though neither she nor Rocky has confirmed an engagement.
Speculation intensified at the Cannes Film Festival in May when Rocky referred to Rihanna as his “beautiful wife,” adding fresh intrigue to questions about their relationship status. Since the couple got together, fans have repeatedly noticed rings of various shapes and sizes on Rihanna’s finger, further fueling rumors that the pair may have taken their commitment to another level.
Rocky’s legal troubles have also placed the couple under renewed scrutiny. The rapper appeared in a Los Angeles court to face gun charges and could face up to eight years in prison if convicted on two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm. He has pleaded not guilty to the allegations, which relate to a 2021 incident in which he is accused of shooting fellow A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron in the hand after allegedly threatening to “kill him.” Mayers, who shares two children with Rihanna, was arrested in April last year after arriving at LAX on a private plane from Barbados, where he had been vacationing with his then-pregnant girlfriend.
The couple has also weathered tabloid speculation about alleged infidelity. During Rihanna’s first pregnancy, Rocky was caught up in cheating rumors, though he has denied the claims. A British mother-of-three alleged that the rapper had been “bombarding her with flirty messages,” and shortly before that, he was forced to deny allegations that he had cheated on Rihanna with shoe designer Amina Muaddi. Jilly O’Donnell further claimed he offered to pay £1,700, or about $2,000, to “fly her out to Ukraine” to meet him. Muaddi strongly rejected the rumors on Instagram, writing: “I’ve always believed that an unfounded lie spread on social media doesn’t deserve any response or clarification, especially one that is so vile. I initially assumed that this fake gossip – fabricated with such malicious intent – would not be taken seriously.”
Rihanna dated the likes of Chris Brown , Drake and businessman Hassan Jameel in the past before finding love with A$AP Rocky in 2020. The two had been acquainted ever since the early 2010s, when they began performing and touring with each other. They first sparked rumors all the way back in 2012 when he grabbed her bottom during a heated performance at the MTV Awards. However, they both went on to date other people. Rihanna and Mayers remained friends for much of the decade before People confirmed that they were officially dating in November 2020.
The pair embarked on a romantic vacation to the singer’s native Barbados in December and the rapper spent Christmas with his girlfriend’s family. Mayers first spoke about their relationship in May 2021 in a GQ interview, where he called the Barbados born singer ‘the love of his life.’ The Fashion Killa hitmaker said: ‘She amounts to probably like, a million of the other ones…. I think when you know, you know. She’s the One.’ Read the full story:
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