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Pregnant Rihanna Reveals How Her and A$AP Rocky’s Kids Are Following in Their Musical Footsteps

Rihanna—who is pregnant with her and A$AP Rocky's third baby—exclusively told E! News that their sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 24 months, "love music" and playing with toy instruments.

By Gabrielle Chung Jul 14, 2025 7:59 PM
| Updated Jul 14, 2025 8:02 PM
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Please don't stop the music for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's kids.

After all, RZA, 3, and Riot, 23 months, already know how to carry a tune, according to the "Umbrella" singer.

"Both of them love music," Rihanna—who is pregnant with her and Rocky's third baby—exclusively told E! News at the Los Angeles premiere of Smurfs on July 13. "It's insane." (Watch E! News tonight, July 14, at 11 p.m. for more from the interview.)

Noting that their sons "love instruments," the 37-year-old continued, "I don't know who they get it from more. I'm like, 'Is that me or is that you, Rocky?'"

However, their youngest is turning out to be an aspiring rapper like his dad.

"Riot, he likes to freestyle," Rihanna noted. "So, that's definitely a Rocky thing."

But Rihanna is passing more than just her passion for music to her little ones. As the voice of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie, she hopes that they'll fall in love with the beloved franchise as well.

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"I want them to have fun when they're watching this," Rihanna shared, explaining that she got involved in the animated film to create "something that they will go back to emotionally throughout their whole lives."

"I've carried the emotions of Smurfs—even from a little girl," she said. "I've always loved Smurfs. You never fall out of love with The Smurfs once you're hooked."

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And even though she's a mom, Rihanna will always consider herself to be a kid at heart. As she told E! News' 7-year-old correspondent Francesca in October, "All I wanted to be at your age was a grown up. And now, all I want to be is a kid."

The Grammy winner added, "So, don’t let them lie to you: Being an adult is not as fun as it seems."

Also starring James Corden, John Goodman and Nick Offerman, Smurfs hits theaters July 18.

For now, keep reading for more of Rihanna's adorable mom moments with her kids.

Family Vacay

Rihanna shared this Instagram photo of her partner and their son during a family vacation to Barbados in July 2023.

Happy Birthday RZA

Rihanna and A$AP celebrate their first child's first birthday in May 2023.

Just Swinging By

A$AP plays with RZA.

Happy Dance

A$AP and RZA have fun together.

Playing With Dad

A$AP enjoys time outside with RZA.

Mirror Selfie

The fam poses for a group pic.

Learning From Dad

A$AP shaves while holding his son.

Daddy & Me

A$AP appears with baby RZA.

Father & Son

A$AP appears with the couple's son.

Sibling Rivalry

"My son when he found out his sibling is going to the Oscars and not him," Rihanna captioned this March 2023 Instagram photo, which she shared a month after she revealed during her performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show that she is pregnant with her second child.

Spot Me?

Rihanna shared this video of her son on Instagram in April 2023, writing, "Look who don't want mommy to workout."

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