Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Reveal Their Son’s Unique Name: RZA Athelston Mayers
In a surprising turn of events, international music sensation Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky have finally revealed the name of their 11-month-old son. According to a birth certificate obtained by the Daily Mail, the couple has chosen to honor the leader of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, RZA, by naming their child RZA Athelston Mayers.
The homage to RZA, whose real name is Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, showcases the couple’s deep appreciation for the renowned producer and rapper. The name reveal comes almost a year after the birth of their first child together and follows Rihanna’s unexpected announcement of her second pregnancy during her electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance.
Sources close to the couple have described Rihanna’s joy and fulfillment in embracing motherhood. “She loves being a mom so this is where her mind is at the moment,” one insider revealed to PEOPLE in February. “She is the happiest she has ever been.”
In a heartwarming video shared on Twitter, the multi-talented entrepreneur, who also heads the successful Savage X Fenty brand, posted a glimpse of baby RZA adorably interrupting her workout routine. “Look who don’t want mommy to workout,” Rihanna captioned the video, further showcasing her love for her little one.
The Grammy-winning artist first announced her pregnancy with A$AP Rocky in January 2022 Following her public debut of her baby bump in New York City, a source disclosed to PEOPLE that despite their fame, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are just like any other expectant parents, overflowing with joy and anticipation.
Rihanna’s future role as a fiercely protective mother was highlighted during an interview with Elle in March of 2022. Drawing inspiration from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s” Teresa Giudice, the renowned singer expressed her admiration for Giudice’s unwavering dedication to her children. “Teresa from Jersey does not play about her kids. She will flatten you about those kids. And that resonates with me a lot because I feel like that’s the type of mom I’m going to be,” Rihanna shared. “Psycho about it.”
With her characteristic wit, Rihanna jokingly added that she would be even “worse” than Giudice when it came to protecting her children. She issued a warning, stating, “You talk about my kids, it’s over.”
As fans eagerly await more glimpses into Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s journey into parenthood, it is clear that the couple is committed to providing a loving and protective environment for their son, RZA Athelston Mayers and the new baby coming on the way.
