Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are basking in the joy of expecting their third child, a moment that follows a particularly tumultuous period for the couple. Just months after the rapper faced serious legal challenges during his trial in February 2025, the news of their growing family has brought a wave of happiness. "His trial was a dark cloud. It was very stressful for both of them," a source told People, highlighting the emotional toll the legal battle took on the couple. The rapper was charged with two counts of felony assault with a semi-automatic firearm stemming from a 2021 altercation with his former friend A$AP Relli.
On May 5, 2025, the world learned about Rihanna's pregnancy when her photographer, Miles Diggs, shared a photo of her flaunting her baby bump on Instagram. The singer later revealed her pregnancy to the public at the Met Gala, where she graced the event in a stunning custom Marc Jacobs gown. Rocky expressed his excitement about the news, saying, "It feels amazing, you know. It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up... we definitely happy." Rihanna echoed his sentiments, stating, "I’m good. I’m shockingly feeling OK and not too overwhelmed at the moment… I’m tired, but then I’m excited."
As they prepare to welcome their third child, the couple is already parents to two sons: RZA, who turns three this month, and Riot, who is 21 months old. According to insiders, both Rihanna and Rocky have been enjoying family time since the conclusion of the trial. "They feel very blessed," the source added, noting that Rihanna "looks amazing and very happy," while Rocky has been taking great care of her.
Joe Tacopina, the legal expert who helped A$AP Rocky secure a not guilty verdict in his trial, expressed his happiness for the couple. Speaking to Extra, Tacopina remarked, “It's been a great, great few months for them, you know… God's really smiled on them these last few months, and they deserve it.” He also humorously noted that after the trial, Rocky jokingly suggested they might name their next baby after him, saying, "I hope they don't actually name a kid A$AP Joe. I will give them a pass if they don't name their kid A$AP Joe. I hope to God they don't, but I'm happy for them. It's great, she's a special woman."
Rihanna has already proven to be a devoted mother, as Tacopina observed: "I've been there at their house, how she treats them, I've seen her in public with them. She is phenomenal, she really knows how to be a mother, despite being a global superstar."
Meanwhile, Tacopina is also representing Wendy Williams in her ongoing legal battles against a guardianship that he describes as stifling. He stated, “To me, it's one of the scariest things I've ever seen in, and I've been doing this for a long time.” He believes that Williams deserves a fair chance in court, saying, “Give me a jury and give me five minutes. That's all I'll need in a case like this. This will be the quickest verdict in the history of verdicts. It'll make the A$AP Rocky verdict look like it took four years.”
In addition to his work with Williams, Tacopina recently turned down a high-profile case involving Diddy, who has entered a not guilty plea on multiple serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Tacopina commented, “Nothing against him at all and I wish him the best of luck. I think he's got a very triable case, but it just wasn't right for me at this time.”
As for the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, Tacopina expressed his belief that they deserve a chance at freedom. He explained, “The law now if they committed the same crime without any, you know, re-evaluation of the evidence, without any mitigating circumstance, without any they were abused… if they were convicted of the same thing they were convicted of today, they would be out by now, based on the current law. They were boys when this happened, they're entitled to be out.” The brothers are currently fighting for resentencing, despite opposition from L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
As Rihanna and A$AP Rocky prepare to welcome their new addition, the couple is focused on family and the positive changes in their lives. The stress from the recent trial seems to have faded, replaced by the excitement of expanding their family. They are clearly relishing their time together, and the joy surrounding their pregnancy has resonated with fans and friends alike.
With all the ups and downs in their journey, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky continue to inspire many with their resilience and commitment to each other. As they look forward to the arrival of their third child, the couple has shown that love and family can triumph over adversity.
