Rumors about Rihanna’s pregnancy were swirling ahead of the gala as she was spotted arriving at a hotel.
WASHINGTON — Rihanna brought an extra special plus one to the Met Gala on Monday.
During a major fashion event, the singer proudly displayed her baby bump to the public. Prior to the event, her personal photographer, Miles Diggs, shared a photo on Instagram, showcasing her bump prominently.
The host for the evening included A$AP Rocky, the father of her two sons, along with Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Coleman Domingo. A$AP Rocky officially announced the pregnancy to the press at the event, responding to the reporters who were extending their congratulations.
A$AP Rocky expressed his joy to the media, stating, “It feels amazing, you know. It’s time that we show the people what we were cooking up. And I’m glad everybody’s happy for us because we are definitely happy, you know.”
“Honestly, it’s a blessing nonetheless,” Rocky told the AP. “Because you know how like some people in other situations at times can be envious of other people. But we’ve been seeing love for the most part. And we real receptive to that and appreciate that, you know what I mean? That’s love. Love is love.”
The night’s theme is based on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” It is the first Met Gala to focus exclusively on Black designers and the first in more than two decades to have a theme on menswear.
Rumors about Rihanna’s pregnancy were swirling ahead of the gala as she was spotted arriving at a hotel. The singer was attempting to hide her belly as she walked past fans
Rihanna has been known to her announce her pregnancies in a big way.
While headlining the 2023 Super Bowl, Rihanna shocked fans during her Super Bowl LVII performance in February by revealing her baby bump under a fitted jumpsuit. A representative later confirmed the pregnancy after her performance.
The singer shares two children with A$AP Rocky. The couple had their first son, RZA Athelston Mayers, in May 2022 and their second son, Riot Rose Mayers, in August 2023.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
