Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son, RZA, is turning heads with his striking resemblance to his dad in a series of adorable photos shared by the proud parents. The couple, who welcomed their first child on May 13, 2022, have been delighting fans with glimpses of their family life, and RZA’s second birthday was no exception.
To celebrate RZA’s milestone, A$AP Rocky took to Instagram to post a carousel of heartwarming photos featuring Rihanna and their two sons. In one particularly endearing snap, Rocky holds RZA upside down while the little boy sucks on a pacifier, and Rihanna beams as she holds their younger son, Riot Rose, up to the camera. Another photo captures the family smiling at the camera, with RZA making a funny face and Riot sucking on his tiny fist.
The rapper also shared a candid moment from a beach outing, where Rihanna is seen holding both boys. A hilarious video clip shows RZA swiping his baby brother’s pacifier, with Rocky humorously narrating the scene. “I’m sorry, son, he stole your pacifier,” Rocky says in the clip. “I shoulda knew it was a setup. He sat down too calm then ran off with this man’s pacifier.”
Rocky captioned the post with a heartfelt message: “HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY 2 MY 1st BORN BABY BOY RZA ❤️”
Rihanna and Rocky first announced they were expecting their first child together in January 2022, with Rihanna proudly displaying her baby bump during a public stroll in New York City. They welcomed RZA three months later, though they kept his name under wraps until his first birthday. By then, Rihanna had already revealed her second pregnancy during her 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, where she cradled her bump onstage. The couple welcomed Riot Rose in August 2023.
RZA’s second birthday coincided with Mother’s Day, which the family spent together in New York City. Just days before, Rihanna and Rocky were spotted in Miami for the rapper’s A$AP Rocky X Puma pop-up event, with Rihanna sporting pink hair.
The couple’s journey into parenthood has been a joyous one, with Rihanna expressing her openness to having more children. In an interview with Interview magazine, she shared, “I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course, if it’s another boy, it’s another boy.”
Rihanna and Rocky’s parenting style has been a topic of interest, with the couple often sharing insights into their family life. Rihanna, who initially thought she would have a girl, has embraced dressing her sons in stylish outfits inspired by Rocky’s fashion sense. “When I dress them, I always try to dress them like Rocky,” she told ET at a Fenty x Puma event in London.
The couple’s fashion-forward approach extends to their children’s wardrobe, with RZA already boasting an enviable collection of clothes. Rihanna has even been inspired to create baby clothes for her Fenty brand, driven by her desire to dress her children in unique and stylish outfits.
Rocky, on the other hand, has expressed his hopes for raising open-minded children. “I will always remind my children to never lose their imagination, even as adults, no matter what,” he told Dazed magazine. “I hope to raise open-minded children. Not people who discriminate.”
Rihanna’s transition into motherhood has been seamless, with sources close to the singer noting her natural affinity for parenting. “Being a new parent is of course an adjustment, but they are doing great,” a source told PEOPLE in May 2022. “Their baby boy is healthy and Rihanna is just in awe of him.”
Rihanna’s protective nature over her children is evident, as she has been cautious about sharing their images publicly. She waited more than six months to share a photo of RZA, finally posting a video of him on TikTok in December 2022. The video showed RZA cooing and smiling at Rihanna as he wiggled around in his car seat.
RZA’s big brother status was solidified in August 2023 with the arrival of Riot Rose. The family of four has since shared adorable photos, marking the first time Rihanna and Rocky have publicly posted pictures of Riot.
RZA’s charm and personality have already made him a star in his own right. Rihanna has shared that he is a happy and affectionate baby, currently in a “cuddly stage.” The singer has also spoken about the joy of seeing her son in the mornings, describing it as her favorite part of the day.
As RZA continues to grow, it’s clear that he is following in his parents’ stylish footsteps. With a wardrobe curated by his fashion-savvy mom and dad, and a personality that shines through in every photo, RZA is already making a name for himself as one of the most adorable celebrity kids.
Source: Billboard, PEOPLE, ET, Interview Magazine, Dazed Magazine
