Singer reflects on motherhood, her growing family, and life before children.
Rihanna has shared insights into her life as a mother, revealing that she and her partner, A$AP Rocky, chose not to hire a nanny after the birth of their son in May 2022. In an interview with British Vogue, where she appeared alongside her family on the cover, the 34-year-old singer described the experience as transformative and challenging.
Reflecting on the early days, Rihanna admitted it was a significant adjustment. “We came home with no help—just us as parents and our baby,” she recalled. “Those first days are insane. You don’t sleep at all. You’re in complete zombie mode.”
Despite the sleep deprivation, Rihanna described giving birth as a “beautiful” and “blessed” experience. However, she acknowledged the overwhelming transition to motherhood. “You walk into the hospital as a couple and leave as a family of three. It’s nuts,” she said. “And the paranoia—it’s real. You’re like, ‘They trust us to take this baby home? No doctors, no nurses?’”
Now nine months into motherhood, Rihanna said the experience has been “legendary” and life-changing. She noted how parenthood has shifted her perspective entirely. “I don’t even remember life before this. The feelings, the things I used to enjoy, none of it matters anymore.”
Although Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their son last year, they’ve kept his name private. She addressed this decision during a previous interview, explaining that their busy schedules prevented them from making it public. “We’ve just been living,” she said.
Rihanna also touched on her second pregnancy, revealed during her Super Bowl halftime performance in February, where she proudly showcased her growing bump in a red jumpsuit. Speaking to Vogue, she expressed openness about her family’s future. “I’m down for whatever. Girl, boy—it doesn’t matter. I’d like more kids, but I trust whatever God has planned for me.”
The singer’s candid reflections highlight both the challenges and joys of motherhood, as she balances her personal and professional life while embracing her evolving role as a parent.
