The music world’s ultimate power couple just leveled up their family game in the sweetest way possible. Rapper A$AP Rocky, 36, nearly shouted with unfiltered joy—“As a girl dad, I have a daughter!”—while cradling his newborn third child with Rihanna in a series of intimate family photos released exclusively to Vogue on Thursday. The images capture the Fenty mogul, 37, beaming alongside their tiny bundle of joy, their first girl after two rambunctious boys, sending fans into a collective swoon over the “overwhelming sweetness” of it all. Social media lit up with heart emojis and teary confessions, as one viral X post summed it up: “Rihanna and Rocky just made family goals look untouchable.”

The arrival of baby girl—whose name remains a closely guarded secret, though insiders hint it’ll follow the family’s “R” tradition like big brothers RZA, 3, and Riot Rose, 22 months—comes after a whirlwind pregnancy that kicked off with a bang at the 2025 Met Gala. Back in May, Rihanna stunned the red carpet in a custom pinstripe gown that hugged her baby bump, while co-chair Rocky confirmed the news to reporters with his signature cool: “It feels amazing, you know. It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up.” The couple, who first sparked romance rumors in 2018 and officially coupled up in 2020, had kept the gender under wraps until now, teasing fans with coy hints. At the Smurfs premiere in Brussels in June, Rocky let slip to Entertainment Tonight that they’d been “hoping for a girl,” while RiRi played it mysterious: “Let’s see if it’s a Smurfette!” Sources close to the pair told People the close spacing between pregnancies was intentional: “Rihanna has always wanted a big family… she couldn’t be more excited to give their boys another sibling.”

The first photos, shot by acclaimed photographer Miles Diggs in their sun-drenched Los Angeles home, are pure magic. In one frame, Rocky—real name Rakim Mayers—holds the swaddled newborn high, his face split in a grin so wide it crinkles his eyes, as he declares his “girl dad” status to the camera. Rihanna, glowing in a sheer white Fenty lingerie set that nods to her unapologetic style, nestles beside him, one hand gently stroking the baby’s downy head. Another snap shows the full fam: RZA and Riot clambering onto the bed, tiny hands reaching for their sister, while Mom and Dad exchange a look of exhausted bliss. “Love is love,” Rocky captioned his X post sharing the spread, racking up 12 million likes in hours. Rihanna echoed the sentiment on her Instagram: “Our hearts are so full. Welcome to the chaos, little one.” The images, styled with effortless luxury—think silk robes and scattered Fenty Beauty products—capture not just celebrity glamour, but raw, relatable parenthood.

Fans couldn’t get enough. “Crying real tears over how happy Rocky looks—girl dad era activated!” tweeted one devotee, while another gushed, “Rihanna serving postpartum goddess while their baby looks like a literal angel. I’m done.” The posts trended worldwide under #RihannaBaby3 and #RockyGirlDad, with celebrities joining the chorus. Beyoncé commented, “Y’all are magic—congrats on your princess!” and Travis Scott, Rocky’s longtime collaborator, posted fire emojis with “Uncle duties locked in.” Even A$AP’s fashion world pals, from Pharrell to A$AP Ferg, flooded the comments with heart-eyes and well-wishes. One X user captured the vibe: “In a world of chaos, this is the wholesome reset we needed. Smile through the screen, indeed.”

For Rihanna and Rocky, parenthood has been a transformative journey. Their first son, RZA Athelston Mayers, arrived in May 2022 amid a snowy New York photoshoot that broke the internet—Rihanna in a vintage Chanel look, bump out and proud. Riot Rose followed in August 2023, with RiRi telling Interview Magazine the duo made them “best friends with a baby.” Insiders say the boys are already smitten with their sister. “RZA’s been practicing his ‘big bro’ lines, and Riot just stares at her like she hung the moon,” a source dished to Elle. Rocky, who once rapped about street life in Harlem, has fully embraced fatherhood, crediting RiRi for his growth. In a May W Magazine profile, he shared, “She’s the blueprint—taught me patience, love, all of it.” Rihanna, ever the trailblazer, has balanced empire-building—Fenty Beauty hit $1 billion in sales last year—with mom life, often spotted strolling LA parks with the boys in tow.

The timing feels poetic. Just weeks after Rihanna’s star turn voicing Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs Movie (out October 2025), and as Rocky preps his sophomore album, the couple’s nesting in their $13.5 million Hollywood Hills estate. No lavish hospital exit here—the birth was a low-key home affair with a midwife, per TMZ sources, emphasizing their desire for privacy amid superstardom. “They’re focused on family time,” an insider told People post-Met Gala. “Rihanna’s a great mom. She loves playing with the kids. He’s such a playful dad too.”

Yet, beneath the joy, there’s a nod to resilience. Rihanna’s pregnancies have spotlighted her body positivity, from Super Bowl bump reveals to unfiltered postpartum shares. “Everything changes when you have a baby, but it’s only made us closer,” she reflected in April. Rocky, fresh off his Met Gala co-chair triumph, joked in the Vogue outtake about baby-proofing his sneaker collection: “She’s got Ri’s style already—hope she skips my clumsiness.” The photos also tease a family tradition: All three kids’ names start with R, a detail Rocky confirmed on Late Night with Seth Meyers in May: “It’s always going to be an R name—that’s the one thing me and Rocky don’t fight over,” echoing RiRi’s words.

As the world coos over these snapshots, the couple’s blended worlds—music, fashion, family—shine brighter. With tours on the horizon and Fenty expansions brewing, one thing’s clear: This trio of tots is their greatest hit yet. Rocky’s shout of joy? A mic-drop moment for every parent who’s held their miracle. In Rihanna’s words from the photos’ caption: “Blessed nonetheless.” Fans agree—overwhelmingly so.