A$AP Rocky Seemingly Reveals Name Of His Third Baby With Rihanna

A$AP Rocky joked that he and Rihanna have apparently settled on a name for the newest addition to their family.

In a new interview with GQ, the rapper teasingly told the outlet that he’s planning to name their baby after his “Highest 2 Lowest” co-star Denzel Washington.

“Denzel, no matter what,” he quipped after the interviewer asked him whether he would name their baby after the Oscar winner. “The first female come out named Denzel, it’s lit. We got it figured out.”

Rihanna first debuted baby No. 3 at the Met Gala in New York City in May. Rocky and the “We Found Love” singer, who have been romantically linked since 2020, welcomed sons RZA and Riot in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been romantically linked since 2020. NICOLAS MAETERLINCK via Getty Images

The couple have not announced their little one’s due date as of yet.

Rocky appeared to reveal the sex of his and Rihanna’s third baby at the “Smurfs” world premiere in Brussels in June. Rihanna starred as Smurfette in the live-action animated film. After Entertainment Tonight asked Rocky if their kiddo is “the girl you’ve been waiting for,” he responded, “It is, man, it is.”

Rocky then cheekily held up a Smurfette doll before hedging his answer, adding, “Right here, you know what I’m saying? Right here.”

Rihanna, Riot and A$AP Rocky. Arnold Jerocki via Getty Images

Elsewhere in the GQ interview that was published Monday, the Grammy-nominated musician gushed over his favorite aspects of fatherhood.

“I think the evolution of who I am as a person, as an individual, as a dad, an artist, as far as being a parent at that time,” he said. “Just quite fucking interesting if you ask me, to see in front of everybody’s eyes how much I’ve been yearning to be a dad, and a loving dad.”

Rocky added: “So, I got nothing but love to give to these little ones. And as you can see, that’s what occupies a lot of my heart capacity, is my family.”

A$AP Rocky’s Heart-Melting First Words in the Delivery Room: Inside Rihanna’s Joyous Third Birth

The world of celebrity parenting just got a whole lot sweeter. Rihanna, the undisputed queen of pop and beauty innovation, has welcomed her third child—a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers—into the world, and it’s A$AP Rocky’s tender first words in the delivery room that are stealing the spotlight. Sources close to the couple reveal that as the newborn let out her inaugural cry on September 13, 2025, the Harlem-bred rapper leaned in close, tears welling in his eyes, and whispered, “You’re my little diamond, shining brighter than any stage light—welcome home, champ.” The moment, described as “pure poetry in motion” by an insider, has since melted hearts globally, with social media erupting in a chorus of “awws” and viral memes capturing the raw emotion of fatherhood’s latest chapter.

Rihanna’s Instagram announcement on September 24—a carousel post featuring her cradling the swaddled newborn in a soft pink glow, followed by a pair of tiny pink boxing gloves tied with ribbons—has racked up over 5 million likes in under 24 hours. Captioned simply “Rocki Irish Mayers. Sept 13 2025 ,” the reveal confirms the couple’s much-anticipated addition, their first girl after sons RZA Athelston Mayers (born May 2022) and Riot Rose Mayers (born August 2023). But it’s the behind-the-scenes whisper from Rocky that’s turning this birth into a feel-good phenomenon. “Rocky was right there, holding her hand through every contraction,” a source told E! News. “When Rocki arrived, he just lost it—in the best way. Those words? Straight from the soul. Rihanna was beaming, saying it was the perfect lyric to their family song.”

The intimate delivery took place at a secluded Los Angeles birthing center, where the couple opted for a water birth surrounded by dim lights, essential oils, and a custom playlist blending Rihanna’s “Diamonds” with Rocky’s “Fashion Killa.” Insiders say the rapper, 36, was a pillar of calm strength, drawing from his own experiences as a father to keep the energy positive. “He’d been practicing dad affirmations all pregnancy,” the source added. “But hearing him say that to Rocki? It was like watching a man fall in love all over again.” Rihanna, 37, who has long championed unapologetic maternity style, even joked post-birth about accessorizing the moment: “Pearls and sunglasses for the win—because queens deliver in full glam.” Echoing her iconic delivery room photos from her sons’ births shared earlier this year on International Women’s Day, she proved once more that motherhood is her ultimate red carpet.

Rocky’s words have resonated far beyond the hospital walls, igniting a wave of emotional tributes online. On X, #RockysFirstWords trended within hours of the story leaking via TMZ, with users sharing personal birth stories and gushing over the couple’s authenticity. One viral post from fan account @RihannaNavyForever read: “A$AP calling his daughter a ‘diamond’? That’s peak romance. Rihanna’s got the whole world under her umbrella now—congrats to the fam!  #RockiIrishMayers.” Celebrities piled on too: Beyoncé commented on Rihanna’s post, “Little diamond, you’ve got a legacy of light ahead. Sending sister love! ,” while Travis Scott, Rocky’s longtime collaborator, posted a photo of pink boxing gloves with the caption, “Uncle duties activated. Rocki, we sparrin’ soon? .” Even A$AP Rocky himself hasn’t shied away, reposting a clip of his “D.M.B.” video—where he and Rihanna famously flashed “Marry me?” and “I do” grills— with the subtle nod: “From stage lights to life lights. Grateful.”

This isn’t the first time Rocky’s vulnerability as a dad has tugged at heartstrings. After RZA’s arrival, he told GQ in 2022, “Fatherhood flipped the script on everything—it’s the realest high I’ve ever chased.” With Riot, he released the track “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n)” just weeks before the birth, a subtle tribute that fans dissected for months. Now, with Rocki—a name that’s a playful riff on his own Rakim Athelaston Mayers—the tradition of “R” monikers continues, symbolizing the unbreakable thread in their blended hip-hop dynasty. Rihanna confirmed the naming ritual during a June 2025 Entertainment Tonight interview at the Brussels premiere of The Smurfs Movie, where she voices Smurfette: “It’s always an R—me and Rocky don’t negotiate on that. Keeps the rhythm going.” Rocky, appearing solo on Late Night with Seth Meyers that same month, grinned when asked about the pattern: “For sure. Family flow.”

The pregnancy itself was a masterclass in Rihanna’s signature boundary-breaking. Debuting her bump at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5—where Rocky co-chaired the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme—she stunned in a custom Marc Jacobs ensemble: a cropped wool jacket, bustier, and pinstripe skirt with a voluminous bustle that screamed power maternity. “It feels amazing,” Rocky gushed to reporters on the carpet, his hand protectively on her belly. “Time to show what we’ve been cooking.” Photographer Miles Diggs’ pre-event rain-drenched portrait of the glowing couple went viral, foreshadowing the stylish summer ahead.

Rihanna didn’t let the bump slow her roll. At the Smurfs premiere in Brussels, she channeled ethereal vibes in a sheer baby-blue Chanel babydoll, quipping, “Could be a Smurfette or a Papa Smurf—who knows?” when pressed on the baby’s gender. In L.A. for the U.S. premiere, she floated in a chocolate-brown Saint Laurent gown, with RZA and Riot in matching Dior fits, turning the red carpet into a family affair. Her philosophy? As she told Vogue back in 2022, “No maternity aisle for me—I’m redefining the glow-up.” Fenty Beauty capitalized with a “Bump Radiance” collection, selling out faster than concert tickets.

Beneath the glamour lies a story of intentional family-building. Sources say the couple, who’ve been linked since 2019 after years of friendship, timed this pregnancy to keep their kids close-knit. “Rihanna’s always dreamed of a big brood,” an insider shared with Elle. “Rocky’s all in—playful dad mode activated.” In a recent BET interview, Rocky reflected on the third pregnancy feeling “different—deeper, like we’re completing the set.” Rihanna echoed the sentiment in Harper’s Bazaar, describing RZA as her “empathic protector” and Riot as the “hilarious wild card,” hinting Rocki might bring “that soft sparkle we’ve been craving.”

Their romance, a slow-burn fusion of music and mischief, went public in 2021 after a decade of flirtations—from the 2012 VMAs to Barbados boat rides. “It’s infinite—past, present, future,” Rihanna once mused. Fatherhood, Rocky insists, has been his greatest collab. Post-Riot, he told People, “Rihanna makes me better—our bond’s unbreakable now.” Amid empire expansions—Fenty’s lingerie boom, Rocky’s AWGE label, and his role in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest—family remains the core.

As whispers of baby No. 4 swirl (Rocky joked about a “Wayans-level crew” at the Smurfs premiere), the focus is on savoring this diamond moment. With Rocki’s arrival, the Mayers household brims with “R” energy: resilience, rhythm, and now, radiant love. Rocky’s delivery room poetry? It’s the lyric we’ll all be humming. Congratulations to the power couple—may your family’s shine never fade.