A$AP Rocky Celebrates Arrival of Daughter Rocki Irish as Third Child

25 September 2025

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have officially welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born on September 13, 2025, confirming what fans had long hoped for. Rihanna shared photos of the newborn in a soft pink onesie and delicate gloves in an Instagram post bearing the caption “Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025 🎀.” In the comments Rocky affectionately wrote “MY LIL LADIES ❤️” referring to Rihanna and the girls, thereby confirming the baby’s gender.

The couple had previously announced Rihanna’s pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala in May, where Rocky served as co-chair and Rihanna debuted her baby bump. The two already share two sons: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot, born in 2023. Rocky had even hinted earlier that he was hoping for a daughter, telling Elle that this pregnancy “feels different” and that he hoped it would be a girl.

Those hints now take on new weight in light of the joyful announcement. The name they chose continues their tradition of “R” names, and the middle name Irish has already sparked speculation about its significance. For Rihanna and Rocky this moment marks more than expanding their family, it’s an affirmation of their evolving identity as parents, now with a daughter who joins her two brothers.

The arrival of baby Rocki Irish brings fresh dimensions to their family life and public narrative. Rocky’s public expression of joy and the soft unveiling of the child through curated images reflect the controlled intimacy the couple often maintains. They have allowed their audience a glimpse into their private joy while retaining the space they need to nurture their family away from constant commentary.

The news has already generated warm reactions across media and social platforms. Fans have celebrated with congratulatory messages, heartfelt comments, and admiration for how the couple chose to announce the birth, less spectacle, more sentiment. The images Rihanna posted are tender and minimal: Rocki swaddled, small gloves laced, and her mother holding her gently, alongside a ring reading “Mom.” Those visuals offer a quiet strength, inserting softness into a world where celebrity pregnancies are often turned into grand broadcast events.

For Rocky this is also a moment to reflect on his role as a father to girls. His comment “MY LIL LADIES” signals a shift in how he might navigate masculinity, protection, and advocacy. It may change the way he views his voice and influence, particularly in realms of family, gender, and public image.

Rocki’s arrival also reconnects with earlier speculation about how the couple approached gender expectations. Rocky had said he felt this pregnancy was different from the first two and had voiced his desire for a girl. Now with confirmation, that hope is realized. The path from tease to truth underscores how celebrities can manage narrative expectations over time.

This moment will likely shape the narrative of their family in public and private spheres. Albums, interviews, fashion, social media all may subtly shift tone as a daughter becomes part of their story. How they choose to spotlight Rocki, how she is introduced to the world and how much privacy she is given may become acts of artistry and care.

In the wake of this news the public is reminded that celebrity families grow in seasons some of announcement, some of anticipation, some of reception. For Rihanna and Rocky, today begins a new chapter, one rich with responsibility, emotion, and creative possibility.