OFFICIAL: Rihanna’s Team Confirms Third Pregnancy, but Fans Fixate on Mysterious Engraved Ring
Rihanna’s team has officially confirmed that the 37-year-old superstar is expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky, putting an end to months of speculation following her stunning pregnancy reveal at the 2025 Met Gala. However, it’s not just the baby news that has fans buzzing. A custom ring worn by Rihanna in the announcement photos, engraved with a date that has not yet occurred, has sparked intense curiosity and wild theories across social media. This article delves into the confirmation of Rihanna’s third pregnancy, the significance of the mysterious ring, and the fan frenzy surrounding its enigmatic engraving.
Official Confirmation: Baby Number Three
On May 5, 2025, Rihanna debuted her third pregnancy at the Met Gala, stepping onto the red carpet in a custom Marc Jacobs pinstriped suit-dress that accentuated her baby bump, paired with a wide-brimmed top hat. A$AP Rocky, a co-chair of the event, confirmed the news to the Associated Press, saying, “It feels amazing… It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up.” The couple, already parents to sons RZA Athelston (born May 2022) and Riot Rose (born August 2023), had hinted at their desire for a large family, with Rihanna telling Interview Magazine in April 2024 that she was open to “as many [kids] as God wants me to have.”
Rihanna’s team issued a statement to People on May 6, 2025, officially confirming the pregnancy and expressing the couple’s excitement. A source close to the couple added that Rihanna and Rocky are “thrilled” and have “embraced this chapter,” noting that their bond has deepened since becoming parents. The pregnancy, described as “the baby that changed everything,” follows a rapid family expansion, with their third child arriving just over two years after their second. Fans speculate the baby, due around November 2025 based on Rihanna’s previous pregnancy timelines, may be a girl, with Rocky playfully hinting at a “Smurfette” at the Smurfs premiere in Brussels in June 2025.
The Custom Ring: A Date That Hasn’t Happened
While the pregnancy confirmation was monumental, fans have zeroed in on a detail from the announcement photos shared by Rihanna’s photographer, Miles Diggs, on Instagram. In one image, captured in New York City on May 5, 2025, Rihanna is seen holding an umbrella, her baby bump visible under a gray-blue Miu Miu cropped top and skirt set. On her hand, a custom ring—reportedly designed by Briony Raymond, a jeweler Rihanna has favored since her first pregnancy—stands out. The ring, described as a vintage-inspired signet, is engraved with a date that has not yet occurred, sparking a flurry of speculation.
The exact date on the ring remains unconfirmed by Rihanna’s team, but X posts from users like @fentyforeverx claim it reads “12-25-25,” suggesting Christmas Day 2025. Others, such as @rihnavyqueen, speculate it could be “01-01-26,” pointing to New Year’s Day 2026. The future date has led to theories ranging from it being the baby’s due date to a symbolic nod to a significant future event, such as a wedding, an album release, or even a milestone in Rihanna’s Fenty empire. The ring’s prominence in the photos, coupled with its mysterious engraving, has fans dissecting every detail, with some suggesting it ties to her upcoming memoir, The Unplanned Queen, which may reveal personal milestones.
Fan Frenzy and Theories
The engraved ring has dominated discussions on X, overshadowing the pregnancy announcement for some fans. A post from @badgalupdates on May 6, 2025, read, “Rih’s ring got me acting unwise 😭 What’s this future date about? Wedding? R9 drop? Fenty takeover?” The speculation reflects Rihanna’s knack for creating cultural moments, as seen in her previous pregnancy reveals—a Harlem photoshoot for RZA in 2022 and the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show for Riot. Fans are particularly intrigued by the possibility that the date signals a personal or professional milestone. One user, @rihrihvibes, theorized, “The ring’s date is prob the baby’s due date, but Ri loves a plot twist. Maybe it’s when she’s dropping her memoir or finally giving us R9.”
Others have linked the ring to Rihanna’s relationship with A$AP Rocky. The couple, who have been together since 2019, have faced rumors of living apart, fueled by a reported sighting of Rihanna at a Barbados clinic with a childhood friend in April 2025. However, their joint appearances at the Met Gala, the Smurfs premiere, and Paris Fashion Week in June 2025, along with Rocky’s acquittal in a February 2025 shooting trial, suggest a strong partnership. Some fans speculate the ring’s date could mark a secret engagement or wedding, with @fentylove88 posting, “Ri and Rocky been lowkey planning a wedding? That ring’s screaming vows.”
The ring’s design also nods to Rihanna’s history of statement jewelry during her pregnancies. During her first pregnancy, she wore a Briony Raymond signet ring and zodiac medallions representing her Pisces and Rocky’s Libra signs, often draped over her bare bump. The new ring, described as diamond-encrusted with a bold engraving, continues this trend of using jewelry to tell her story. Vogue noted in March 2022 that Rihanna’s maternity style, including her jewelry, “bedazzles and bejewels” the bump, redefining pregnancy fashion.
Rihanna’s Maternity Style and Public Narrative
Rihanna’s third pregnancy has been marked by her signature bold fashion choices, from the Met Gala’s corseted Marc Jacobs dress to a navy blue ERL suit jacket and Savage X Fenty bralette in Santa Monica on July 20, 2025, accessorized with gold necklaces bearing her sons’ names, RZA and Riot. The custom ring, however, has become a focal point, with fans analyzing its significance in the context of her evolving narrative as a mother, mogul, and cultural icon. Her refusal to conform to traditional maternity fashion—evident in her crop tops, sheer dresses, and bejeweled accessories—continues to empower expectant mothers, as she told Vogue in May 2022: “I’m not going to let that part disappear because my body is changing.”
The ring’s future date adds a layer of mystery to Rihanna’s carefully curated public image. Her memoir, The Unplanned Queen, set to explore her journey from Barbados to global stardom, may shed light on the date’s meaning. A source told BuzzFeed in July 2025 that the pregnancy has prompted Rihanna to “heal old wounds” and embrace personal growth, suggesting the ring could symbolize a forward-looking milestone, whether personal, familial, or professional.
Addressing Speculation and Privacy
The fan focus on the ring comes amid heightened scrutiny of Rihanna’s personal life. Earlier rumors, such as a debunked January 2024 pregnancy claim tied to a June 2023 photo, highlight the challenges of separating fact from fiction. Newsweek reported that a community note on X clarified the earlier rumor as false, emphasizing the need for official confirmation. Rihanna’s team has not addressed the ring’s engraving, likely to maintain the mystique that fuels her brand. The Barbados clinic sighting in April 2025, where she was accompanied by a childhood friend rather than Rocky, further illustrates her desire for privacy in personal moments, even as she embraces high-profile reveals like the Met Gala.
What’s Next for Rihanna?
As Rihanna prepares for her third child, expected around November 2025, she continues to balance motherhood with her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty empires. Her maternity collection, aimed at empowering pregnant women, is in development, and her role as Smurfette in the Smurfs film keeps her in the creative spotlight. The custom ring, with its enigmatic future date, has added a new dimension to her story, sparking debates about whether it foreshadows a birth, a wedding, or a long-awaited album. As @rihannastannn posted on X, “Rih’s got us decoding this ring like it’s a Da Vinci puzzle. Whatever it means, she’s running the game.”
With her memoir on the horizon and a third child on the way, Rihanna remains a master of blending personal milestones with cultural moments. The engraved ring, whether a clue to her future or a stylish red herring, underscores her ability to keep fans guessing while redefining what it means to be a pregnant superstar. As she told Entertainment Tonight at the Smurfs premiere, “I’m good… shockingly feeling okay and not too overwhelmed.” Rihanna’s third pregnancy, marked by this mysterious ring, is yet another chapter in her ever-evolving legacy.
