Rihanna Steps Out for A$AP Rocky’s Birthday in First Public Sighting Since Birth of Her Third Child

After revealing the arrival of their third baby via a swoonworthy social media announcement, the entertainment icon was recently spotted out in public.

The world-famous singer and business mogul, 37, emerged for the first time since welcoming her third child, and let's just say... not everyone was prepared for what they saw.

On October 3, 2025, Hollywood power couple Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were seen out in Los Angeles (LA), California. The outing occurred to celebrate the famous rapper's birthday. While the couple exuded effortless charm and style, netizens expressed how different Rihanna appeared, with some even going so far as to say she did not look like the Riri they know.

Netizen comment about Rihanna, posted on October 5, 2025. | Source: Instagram/people

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky made a fashionable statement as they cruised the LA streets in a sleek, black classic convertible. The Grammy-winning musician exuded understated glam in a long black leather coat, oversized dark sunglasses, and fresh, voluminous waves cascading over her shoulders.

Her wide smile and subtle wave to onlookers hinted at a quiet confidence, even as flashbulbs popped around her. With her tattooed hands showing off a pale pink manicure, Rihanna appeared relaxed yet poised.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky spotted out in Los Angeles, California on October 3, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Meanwhile, A$AP Rocky brought his signature flair to the occasion, looking effortlessly cool in dark shades and a beige trench coat layered over a crisp white shirt and tie.

His look was polished yet playful, and his radiant grin — paired with celebratory gestures as he stood upright in the moving vehicle — suggested the artist was soaking up every moment of his birthday celebration. Together, the couple struck a captivating balance: he, the vibrant showman; she, the enigmatic queen of cool.

Rihanna looking on as A$AP Rocky gestures animatedly with his arm. | Source: Getty Images

As images from the pair's outing began circulating online, social media was quick to buzz with commentary — and most of it was not celebratory. Several viewers were taken aback by Rihanna's appearance, with some questioning whether it was truly her. "This is not Riri," one person declared bluntly.

"That doesn't look like Rihanna to me," echoed another. "Wow [sic] this doesn't look like her at all hummmm," someone else remarked, while another opined, "Something is quite not right 🤔🤣."

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky out in Los Angeles for the rapper's birthday. | Source: Getty Images

One viewer added, "Doesn't look like her lips or features? Regardless [sic] happy bday Rocky!!" and another noted, "Rihannas teeth looks different [sic]." Amid the confusion, others focused on the timing of her reappearance. "She just had another baby within the last 2 weeks. 🙄 That's her," one person stated in defense.

Another pointed out, "Baby isn't even a month old yet 🤦🏽‍♀️," seemingly disappointed by the new mom's swift return to the public eye. Yet, not all commentary leaned critical. One admirer celebrated the businesswoman's presence with joy, writing, "I love seeing postpartum moms 'LIVING' so naturally 😍😍🔥🔥🔥."

As the comments rage on and fans continue to debate, one thing is undeniable: Rihanna's reign never ends — it only evolves.

This stunning appearance comes just weeks after Rihanna gave the world a rare and tender gift: social media posts announcing the birth of her third child — offering fans a glimpse into her growing family and ushering in yet another era of Fenty fabulousness.

Rihanna at the Los Angeles premiere of ''Smurfs'' at Paramount Pictures Studios in California on July 13, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

The global pop icon posted a heart-melting photo of her cradling her third-born, a baby girl. She accompanied it with a symbolic shot of tiny pink boxing gloves, a subtle nod to the fierce little fighter she's brought into the world.

Rihanna shares a picture of tiny pink boxing gloves, posted on September 25, 2025. | Source: X/rihanna

In another photo, Rihanna donned a watch, a ring, and a standout necklace featuring a bold "R" pendant. The eye-catching piece is the Splendente Letter Pendant, crafted in yellow gold by Renato Cipullo, a New York–based jeweler originally from Naples.

Danielle Greenblatt gushes over the necklace Rihanna wore from a post shared on her Instagram Story on September 25, 2025. | Source: Instagram/daniellegadipr

Priced at $7,950, the design carries Cipullo's signature blend of Italian heritage and the vibrant spirit of 1970s New York. The retro-style lettering was initially created for his aunt and later evolved into a full collection within the brand.

Despite the glamour, what caught most people's attention in Rihanna's post was her newborn's name. Rather than "Rocky" like her dad's stage name, the couple opted for the stylized and softer "Rocki." Rocki Irish Mayers was born on 13 September, the singer confirmed in the caption.

Excited fans took to the comment section to react to the joyous news. One admirer couldn't hold back their excitement, writing, "Welcome baby [sic] Rocki!" Another shared their happiness for the new mom, saying, "She finally got her baby girl!" Someone else celebrated the arrival with pure delight, "Little Riri is finally here 🥰🥰💕💕💕."

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna at the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet during the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival in France on May 19, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

A fellow thrilled admirer declared, "Omg the Princess has arrived 😍😍." One person gushed over her taste, "Love the names she chooses ❤️," and another chimed in with admiration, "I seriously love that name!!! So beautiful Mumma & Bubba 💖💖."

Someone else commented on the unique name choice, "Rocki is so unsurprising 😂 and beautiful." One fan was already enchanted by the little one, saying, "She's already pretty! ❤️❤️❤️." A sweet comment followed, "Awwww, she's so beautiful, she looks just like her mama." And finally, an admirer melted over the cuteness, writing, "Omg look at this little cute thing 🌸[...]💕."

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are no strangers to the spotlight when it comes to parenting, as, before the arrival of Rocki, they were already proud parents to two boys. The couple made headlines earlier this year when Rihanna unveiled her pregnancy bump in true diva fashion at the 2025 Met Gala.

Rihanna attends the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Furthermore, at the "Smurfs" premiere in Los Angeles in July 2025, Rihanna, while still pregnant, had hinted at what her newborn would be called. On the blue carpet, she beamed as she shared that her sons were already delighted about welcoming a new sibling.

Rihanna holding hands with her sons Riot Rose Mayers and RZA Athelston Mayers at the Los Angeles premiere of ''Smurfs." | Source: Getty Images

When asked about the baby’s name, Rihanna playfully teased that fans would have to wait to know the gender. Still, she confirmed one detail — continuing the family tradition, the name would definitely start with an "R." Now, with the arrival of baby Rocki, that hint has come full circle.

Like their sister, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's sons also share the family's R tradition. The birth certificate of their second child revealed that the couple named him Riot Rose Mayers. He was born on August 1, 2023, at 7:41 a.m. at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.

Rihanna and Riot Rose Mayers attend the AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in France on June 27, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Riot's name marked the pair's second baby name beginning with the letter R, a nod to a family theme tied to A$AP Rocky's legal name, Rakim Athelston Mayers. Their firstborn, RZA Athelston Mayers, also carries the R legacy. His name honors the Wu-Tang Clan leader, producer, and rapper RZA (pronounced Rizza), whose real name is Robert Fitzgerald Diggs.

Rihanna holding her son RZA Athelston Mayers at the ''Smurfs'' premiere. | Source: Getty Images

Rihanna has been relishing motherhood ever since she welcomed her first child, RZA, in 2022. She described those early months as nothing short of legendary, saying the experience completely transformed her life.

According to her, it was as though everything she once enjoyed or desired before becoming a mom no longer held the same meaning.

She also reflected that she could look back at photos from her pre-motherhood days, but the connection to that version of herself felt distant and irrelevant. All that truly mattered was the new chapter she had entered.

Rihanna and her sons Riot Rose Mayers and RZA Athelston Mayers interacting with costumed Smurf characters. | Source: Getty Images

Motherhood has since become a core part of who Rihanna is, whether stepping out with her kids at Hollywood red carpet events or gushing about them whenever she gets the chance.