Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, the power couple behind Fenty and chart-topping hits, have never done anything by halves. At 37 and 36, the parents of RZA, 3, and Riot, 21 months, announced their third pregnancy with a show-stopping baby bump reveal at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5. Known for rewriting the rules of celebrity, the duo took their baby shower to another level on May 10, transforming it into a full-blown musical performance at their Los Angeles estate. Featuring jaw-dropping guest performers and a setlist that doubled as a love letter to their unborn child, the event left attendees and fans reeling. Who were these shocking guests, and how did this musical extravaganza redefine baby showers? Here’s the story of a night that’s making waves.
The Anti-Shower Philosophy: Rihanna’s Vision
Rihanna has always scoffed at traditional pregnancy rituals. In a 2022 Vogue interview, she dismissed conventional baby showers, saying, “No brunch, no blush tones. I want to have fun.” Her “gender bender party” earlier in May, a vibrant bash rejecting pink and blue norms, set the stage for this musical spectacle. The baby shower, held in their LA backyard, was billed as a “Fenty Family Jam,” blending the couple’s musical roots with their love for their growing clan. Invitations, shared on Rihanna’s Instagram Stories, promised “no gifts, just vibes,” with a dress code of “studio chic”—think leather jackets, oversized tees, and Fenty sneakers.
The setup was a visual feast: a stage with neon lights, a giant disco ball, and a mural of RZA and Riot’s handprints. Food trucks served Bajan fish cakes and Harlem soul food, nodding to Rihanna’s Barbadian heritage and Rocky’s roots. RZA and Riot roamed in tiny AWGE tracksuits, with Riot waving a toy mic and RZA clutching a drumstick. Rihanna, radiant in a sheer Fenty dress baring her bump, told guests, per a People source, “This ain’t a shower—it’s a celebration of our next superstar.” Rocky, in a diamond-studded denim look, added, “We’re making music for the baby tonight.” Fans on X went wild, with one posting, “Rihanna and Rocky turned their baby shower into a CONCERT? Legends only! 😍 #FentyFamily.”
The Musical Performance: A Star-Studded Setlist
The event kicked off with Rihanna and Rocky taking the stage, a rare joint performance since their 2013 “Fashion Killa” video. They opened with a medley of their hits—“Umbrella” and “Praise the Lord”—reworked with lyrics for Baby No. 3, like “You’ll shine bright under our umbrella, ella, ella.” Rihanna’s voice, absent from new releases since 2016’s Anti, was electric, while Rocky’s rhymes hyped the crowd. A Variety source called it “their love letter to the baby,” with RZA and Riot dancing onstage, Riot hilariously stealing Rocky’s mic to babble, prompting Rihanna to laugh, “He’s running the show!”
Then came the shock: the first guest performer was Drake, whose past rumored tension with Rihanna made his appearance a bombshell. Stepping out to cheers, he performed a slowed-down “Take Care,” their 2011 duet, and dedicated it to “Ri’s new chapter,” per Billboard. Rihanna hugged him, quashing feud rumors, and X exploded: “Drake at Rihanna’s baby shower?! Plot twist of the century! 😱 #FentyFamily.” Next up was SZA, a close friend, who delivered a soulful “Snooze,” tweaking lyrics to “I can’t wait to meet you, little one.” Her set, bathed in purple lights, had guests swaying, with Ciara posting on Instagram, “SZA’s voice is magic. This baby’s blessed! ✨ #BabyNo3.”
The final surprise was Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, the namesake of the couple’s firstborn, performing “C.R.E.A.M.” with a baby-friendly twist: “Cash rules everything around me, but love rules this family.” The 55-year-old rapper, a mentor to Rocky, brought RZA onstage, handing him a tiny Wu-Tang chain, as Rihanna teared up. Rocky told the crowd, “This man’s why our son’s got his name. He’s family.” X users lost it, with one posting, “RZA meeting RZA at the shower? My heart can’t handle this! 😭 #FentyFamily.”
The Emotional Core: A Family Affair
The performance wasn’t just a concert—it was a celebration of Rihanna and Rocky’s journey. After Rocky’s February 2025 acquittal in a felony assault trial, a People source said the couple felt “free to build their family.” Rihanna, who told British Vogue in 2023 that motherhood is “legendary,” leaned into her role as a boy mom, while Rocky, who gushed about his “dad swag” in a 2025 Vogue interview, emceed with pride. Their sons were the heart of the night: RZA drummed along to SZA, and Riot’s mic-stealing moment echoed his viral “mine better!” outburst from a May 10 storybook project for the baby, per Harper’s Bazaar.
Rihanna’s pregnancy, kept secret until the Met Gala, reflected her knack for controlled reveals, like her 2023 Super Bowl bump moment for Riot. She told ET on May 10, “I’m feeling good, just ready to meet this one—or ones,” fueling twin rumors from her earlier “kids” slip. The musical shower, with its eclectic guest list, showed their industry pull and personal bonds, with Drake’s presence signaling reconciliation and Wu-Tang’s RZA honoring their son’s legacy. A Rolling Stone source noted, “This was their way of saying, ‘Our family’s a movement.’”
Why It Resonated: A New Kind of Celebration
The shower’s impact lay in its defiance of norms, echoing Rihanna’s 2022 Vogue rejection of “blush tones” for baby events. By turning it into a performance, she and Rocky blended their art with their love, creating a memory for their kids. The guest performers—Drake, SZA, and RZA—brought shock value, with each tied to their history: Drake’s past collab, SZA’s friendship, and RZA’s mentorship. Fans on X drew parallels to Ransom Canyon’s dramatic family moments, with one posting, “Rihanna’s musical shower is giving Texas ranch vibes—love, chaos, and surprises! 🎤 #FentyFamily.”
The event also quashed rumors of Rihanna slowing down. Despite no album since Anti, she teased new music to ET, saying, “I can still sing,” and her work on Fenty Beauty, Puma, and the Smurfs movie (voicing Smurfette) continues. The shower’s setlist sparked speculation about a comeback, with one X user writing, “Rihanna and Drake performing together? New collab for Baby No. 3? 🎶 #FentyFamily.”
The Bigger Picture: A Legacy of Love
The musical shower reflected Rihanna’s motherhood evolution, from her 2023 British Vogue cover with RZA and Rocky to her 2024 Interview Magazine quip about Riot’s “hilarious” attitude. Her pregnancy style—Met Gala suit to a bump-baring after-party blouse—cemented her as a maternity icon, per Vogue. Rocky’s upcoming Don’t Be Dumb album and Spike Lee film Highest 2 Lowest keep their star power blazing. Ciara, who praised their family on Sherri on May 6, called the shower “a vibe,” hinting at their plans for a fourth child.
The guest performers added emotional weight. Drake’s appearance, per Billboard, was a “healing moment,” while SZA’s set echoed her 2023 SOS tour energy. Wu-Tang’s RZA tied the night to their son’s name, a choice Rihanna called “destined” in a 2023 Page Six interview. Fans on X celebrated the inclusivity, with one posting, “No gender reveal, just music and love. Rihanna and Rocky are rewriting the rules! 🙏 #FentyFamily.”
What’s Next for the Fenty-Rocky Crew?
As Rihanna’s due date nears, fans are watching for a name reveal, expecting a dramatic twist like RZA and Riot’s delayed announcements. The shower’s success has sparked calls for a Fenty Kids music line, with one X user joking, “Riot’s mic skills need a single! 🎙️ #BabyNo3.” Whether it’s one baby or twins, the couple’s musical celebration set a new standard. As one X post summed up, “Rihanna and Rocky’s shower was a whole festival! Drake, SZA, RZA? Baby No. 3’s already a star! 💥 #FentyFamily.” With their love and creativity, the Fenty-Rocky clan’s next act will be nothing short of legendary.
