A$AP Rocky Pulls Off Surprise 38th Birthday Bash for Rihanna

Sources say Rihanna had no idea what was coming as Rocky gathered close friends and family for an intimate, over-the-top celebration.

But it’s the unexpected moment that happened near the end of the night that has fans convinced this was more than just a birthday party. 👀✨

A$AP Rocky throws surprise party for Rihanna on her 38th birthday

A$AP Rocky needs to go on and take a bow.

The rapper succeeded in throwing Rihanna a surprise celebration for her 38th birthday on Friday.

The couple dined at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., with the “Diamonds” artist wearing a sheer black dress, matching heels and faux fur jacket.

Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, opted for a checkered shirt, tan pants and shades.

A$AP Rocky, pictured at Giorgio Baldi on Feb. 20, 2025, threw Rihanna a surprise birthday party.
A$AP Rocky, pictured at Giorgio Baldi on Friday, threw Rihanna a surprise birthday party at the restaurant.ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID

Rihanna, pictured at on Feb. 20, 2025, donned a sheer black dress and faux fur coat.
Rihanna, pictured on Friday, donned a sheer black dress and faux fur coat for the celebration.ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID
The private room was decorated with silver balloons that read “Happy Birthday” and a slew of red, white, green and blue balloons floated above the table, as well.

Baby blue tablecloths and flowers were placed on the table.

Rihanna and Rocky, 37, have remained a power couple since first being linked in November 2020.

Rocky opted for a red and white checkered jacket and tan pants.
Rocky opted for a red and white checkered jacket and tan pants.ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID

Rihanna and Rocky, pictured on Feb. 14, 2026, first started da
Rihanna and Rocky, pictured on Feb. 14, first started dating in 2020.BACKGRID
Earlier this month, the fashion designer had a cheeky response after a young student asked if he and the Grammy winner, who share kids RZA, 3, Riot, 2, and Rocki, 3 months, are married.

“That’s an interesting question that you asked,” Rocky answered while on the Feb. 4 episode of the “Celebrity Substitute.” “You want Rihanna, huh? Well you got me. You got me today.”

Over the years the duo has referred to one another as husband and wife.

Rihanna's birthday party setup at Giorgio Ibaldy in Santa Monica, featuring balloons, a "Happy Birthday" banner, and a dining table set with flowers and place settings.
The couple, who celebrated Rihanna’s birthday in this private room, share kids RZA, 3, Riot, 2, and Rocki, 3 months.BACKGRID

Rocky, meanwhile, recently dodged questions about their marital status.
Rocky, meanwhile, recently dodged questions about their marital status.BACKGRID
Despite dodging the inquiry, the artist did share his kids’ love of music.

“I play my children all sorts of genres, from Michael Jackson and other old classic stuff to psychedelic music,” Rocky shared with the students. “The Beatles, of course. A lot of reggae. We live in a musical household, so it’s very diverse.”

The pair welcomed their third child, and first daughter, in September, four months after the “Umbrella” songstress debuted her pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala in May.

At the time, Rocky told reporters that “it feels amazing” to be growing his family.

Rocky, photographed on Valentine's Day 2026, gushed over expanding his family with Rihanna in May.
Rocky, photographed on Valentine’s Day, gushed over expanding his family with Rihanna in May.BACKGRID

Rocky, seen with Rihanna on January 26, 2026, said they are "definitely happy."
Rocky, seen with Rihanna on Jan. 26, said they are “definitely happy” to be growing their brood.Best Image / BACKGRID
“It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up,” he gushed. “And I’m glad everybody’s happy for us ’cause we definitely happy, you know.”

In February 2025, Rihanna got candid about how “every decision” she makes now revolves around her children.

“So I have a weird resentment with the things that I love. You almost feel like something is always suffering for you to show up somewhere,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “And even when you show up there, it’s not 100% because there’s something else on the wheel. It’s actually given me a lot more self-guilt. I don’t like letting people down, but I also know that most of that is me letting myself down, which means something has to change, but everything is on the wheel at all times.”
Rocky, pictured with Rihanna in January 2026, recently dodged questions about his marital status with the Grammy winner.
Rihanna, pictured with Rocky in January, said she works on figuring out a balance with motherhood.Diggzy / BACKGRID

“I have to keep reminding myself that I asked for this, I love this,” Rihanna added about motherhood. “I try to figure out a balance so that I can feel fulfilled when I show up to something, so I can feel I don’t have any guilt.”

And two years earlier, in 2023, the hitmaker took a moment to reflect on starting a family with her partner.

“We’re best friends, with a baby,” Rihanna explained to British Vogue. “We have to be on the same page, but we’ve always kind of had that in our relationship. Everything changes when you have a baby but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer.”