Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made headlines once again — not just for their show-stopping fashion, but also for the joyful news that they’re expecting their third child. The power couple chose the grand setting of the 2025 Met Gala to confirm the pregnancy, with both making memorable entrances that blended signature style with cultural significance.
The announcement comes as A$AP Rocky steps into the spotlight in a new role as one of this year’s Met Gala co-chairs. The event, held on Monday, May 5, at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves not only as the premier fashion event of the year but also as a benefit for The Costume Institute. This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrates the richness and complexity of Black fashion and identity — something both stars embodied effortlessly on the red carpet.
Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Make A Stylish Entrance with Purpose
Rocky arrived early in the evening, wearing a sleek, all-black custom look from his label, AWGE. Meanwhile, Rihanna — known for making late and dramatic entrances — arrived well after the carpet had closed. Her reveal was worth the wait. She debuted her baby bump in a sculpted gray bustier paired with a floor-length black skirt and cropped jacket, all designed by Marc Jacobs. Accessories like her tie, hat (crafted by renowned milliner Stephen Jones), and heels completed the couture ensemble.
The couple’s looks honored the event’s theme. The theme focuses on Black tailoring as both an art form and cultural identity. The exhibition, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, explores Black dandyism. It showcases garments, art, and photography. According to Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton, the exhibition aims to present “a cultural and historical examination of Black style from the 18th century to the present.”
Met Gala Legends in the Making
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are no strangers to Met Gala greatness. Rihanna, often called the queen of the Met red carpet, debuted in 2009. She wore a white Georges Chakra gown. Since then, she has created some of the event’s most iconic moments. In 2018, she stunned in a papal-inspired Maison Margiela look. In 2021, she wore an extravagant black coat dress, adorned with over 267 carats of Bulgari jewels. Rihanna has become synonymous with Met Gala innovation.
Rocky’s debut in 2021 — when he arrived draped in a multicolored quilt — was both unexpected and unforgettable. The couple’s coordinated style statements have made them one of the most watched duos on fashion’s biggest night. In 2023, they returned to honor the late Karl Lagerfeld with tributes that again dominated headlines and shut down the red carpet.
Now, with baby number three on the way, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky continue to redefine family, fashion, and fame — one dazzling appearance at a time.
