Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have finally revealed the name of their son, who was born in May 2022. The couple named their baby boy RZA Athelston Mayers, according to the Daily Mail, which obtained a copy of his birth certificate.
The name is a tribute to the leader of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, RZA (pronounced “Rizza”), whose real name is Robert Fitzgerald Diggs. RZA is also the rapper’s middle name, as his full name is Rakim Athelston Mayers.
The name reveal comes almost a year after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child together and just a few months after Rihanna surprised the world with a second pregnancy during her Super Bowl halftime show.
The “Diamonds” singer and the “Praise the Lord” rapper have been notoriously private about their relationship and parenthood. They did not announce their son’s name until now, saying that they “just didn’t get around to it yet” and that they were “just living”.
However, they have also shared some glimpses of their family life on social media. In April 2023, Rihanna posted a sweet video of baby RZA after he interrupted her exercise routine. “Look who don’t want mommy to workout,” she captioned the video on Twitter. In February 2023, A$AP Rocky shared a photo of him holding his son’s hand on Instagram, writing “My everything” with a heart emoji.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are also expecting another child, a girl, due later this year. The singer revealed her second pregnancy during her stunning performance at the Super Bowl LVII in February 2023, where she showed off her baby bump in a dazzling purple outfit.
The couple has been dating since late 2019, after being friends for years. They made their red carpet debut at the British Fashion Awards in December 2019 and confirmed their relationship in a GQ interview in May 2020.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are both busy with their careers as well. Rihanna is set to star in an upcoming “Smurfs” movie, which is expected to hit theaters in 2025. A$AP Rocky is working on his fourth studio album, which he said will be influenced by his son.
The pair has also been involved in philanthropic efforts. In March 2023, they donated $1 million to the COVID-19 relief fund for India, where they had traveled together in January 2020. They also supported the Black Lives Matter movement and the Stop Asian Hate campaign in 2020 and 2021.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are one of the most influential and powerful couples in the music industry. They have also proven to be loving and devoted parents to their son RZA and their soon-to-be daughter. Fans are eagerly waiting for more updates from the happy family.
