Rihanna reveals son RZA ‘struggled’ but now ‘loves’ baby brother Riot in confession about unexpected ‘boy mom’ status
Rihanna, the Fenty founder and renowned singer of “This is What You Came For,” openly shared her joy about motherhood, providing insight into life with her two sons.
This year marked a significant adjustment for Rihanna and her family following the arrival of her second son, Riot Rose, with partner A$AP Rocky. The couple became parents for the first time in 2022 with the birth of their son RZA in May, followed by Riot’s arrival in August.
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As the couple approaches their first holiday season as a family of four, Rihanna expressed her delight in watching RZA embrace his role as an older brother. Speaking on the red carpet at her Fenty and Puma collaboration launch party with Entertainment Tonight, she candidly discussed RZA’s journey into siblinghood.
He struggled in the beginning,” Rihanna admitted, but quickly added that RZA had a change of heart: “He loves his little brother.” She affectionately described how RZA now responds to the baby’s cries by coming to hold his hands, emphasizing that he genuinely cares for his younger sibling.
“He loves him,” Rihanna affirmed, acknowledging that it took some time for RZA to adjust, and expressing her pride in his newfound sibling bond. She also gushed about her experience as a “boy mom,” highlighting the joy of having a household full of boys. “They’re the best… Having a house full of boys, I mean, I thought I was a girl mom… I’m a boy mom. I love this, I love it.”
Fans on Instagram celebrated Rihanna’s openness about motherhood, with comments expressing joy and admiration for seeing the Fenty founder speak candidly about her experiences. The singer has been relatively private about her life as a mom, occasionally sharing glimpses on Instagram. In a rare interview earlier this year with British Vogue, Rihanna revealed her deep connection with her son RZA, recounting moments like rolling his bassinet into the bathroom to keep him close.
While Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were friends for nearly a decade before officially dating, they have embraced parenthood together, making their red carpet debut as a couple in 2019.
