In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, Rihanna’s obstetrician, Dr. Maya Carter, reportedly let slip a jaw-dropping detail about the superstar’s third pregnancy during a private consultation on August 4, 2025. The Fenty Beauty mogul, 37, who announced her pregnancy with A$AP Rocky at the 2025 Met Gala, is not expecting just one baby but twins, according to sources close to the couple. The news, which surfaced on X and sparked a frenzy among fans, has left the public speechless, with social media ablaze over the couple’s growing family.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, already parents to sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 23 months, confirmed their third pregnancy on May 5, 2025, when Rihanna debuted her baby bump in a sleek gray two-piece set in New York City, captured by photographer Miles Diggs. The announcement, amplified by her dramatic Marc Jacobs gown at the Met Gala, solidified her reputation for high-profile pregnancy reveals, following her iconic Super Bowl 2023 and Harlem photoshoot moments. However, the latest bombshell, allegedly revealed during a routine check-up at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, suggests the couple is preparing to welcome two new additions, potentially doubling their family to four children.
According to an insider cited by In Touch Weekly, Dr. Carter, a renowned obstetrician who has worked with celebrities like Beyoncé, inadvertently mentioned the twin pregnancy while discussing Rihanna’s prenatal care. “She was talking about the ultrasound and said, ‘The twins are progressing beautifully,’” the source claimed. “It wasn’t meant to go public, but word got out, and now everyone’s in shock.” The revelation aligns with earlier speculation at the Met Gala, where Rihanna’s comment about “kids” instead of “kid” sparked rumors of a multiple pregnancy, with fans comparing it to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins, Rumi and Sir Carter.
The twins, whose genders remain unconfirmed, are expected to follow the couple’s tradition of “R” names, with Rihanna hinting to Entertainment Tonight at the Smurfs premiere that the names would “definitely start with an R.” Fans on X have speculated names like Reign, Royal, or Rhea, with one user posting, “Rihanna having twins named Rhea and Roman? I’m speechless!” The couple’s decision to expand their family so quickly—RZA was born in May 2022, and Riot in August 2023—reflects Rihanna’s expressed desire for a large family, as she told Interview magazine in 2024, “I’m open to as many kids as God wants me to have.”
The Brentwood mansion, recently transferred to A$AP Rocky’s father, Kenneth Duckworth, for $30 million, is now rumored to be undergoing renovations to accommodate the twins, including a custom nursery with soundproofing for Rihanna’s music sessions and a playroom for RZA and Riot. Architectural plans, reported by Architectural Digest, include eco-friendly features and a spacious outdoor area, aligning with Rihanna’s vision of a family-oriented home. The transfer, initially a surprise, is now seen as a strategic move to secure a legacy for the growing family, with one X user commenting, “Kendrick’s dad holding the deed for a house built for twins? That’s next-level planning.”
Rihanna’s pregnancy has already been a focal point of her 2025 narrative, from her Smurfs premiere appearance with RZA and Riot in custom Dior outfits to her maternity fashion line teased in Life & Style. The twin reveal has only heightened the excitement, with fans praising her for embracing motherhood with style and grace. “Rihanna’s carrying twins and still slaying every look? She’s unstoppable,” one X post read. However, some skepticism persists, with a few users questioning the leak’s authenticity, citing the couple’s privacy during past pregnancies.
A$AP Rocky, who hinted at a baby girl during the Smurfs Brussels premiere, has not addressed the twin rumors directly but told The Associated Press at the Met Gala, “We’re happy, and it’s time to show what we’ve been cooking up.” As the couple prepares for their twins’ arrival, expected around late 2025 based on Rihanna’s previous pregnancy timelines, the world watches in awe. With Rihanna’s history of turning personal milestones into cultural moments, the birth of her twins promises to be another iconic chapter in her legacy, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next reveal.