Rihanna Storms High Security Met Gala With Third Baby Bump
Rihanna strutted down the historic Met Gala carpet in a sensational outfit, gracing the annual event with her little bun in the oven.
Rihanna, the Queen of iconic pregnancy debuts, has once again stunned fans with her baby bump announcement.
The Barbadian entertainer strutted down the historic Met Gala carpet in a sensational outfit, gracing the annual event with her little bun in the oven. Thanks to the heightened security, she got to safely debut her third pregnancy without worries.
Days before the biggest night in fashion, sources claimed showrunners were not taking any chances with Kanye "Ye" West's possible appearance at the event. He raised alarm bells after sharing a KKK-inspired outfit sketch on social media and tagging the post "MET BALL 2025."
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Rihanna Announces Third Pregnancy In Style
Rihanna solidified her status as a fashion icon at the 2025 Met Gala, rocking an artistic suit-inspired dress. She donned a black cropped jacket over a bustier bodysuit and a black pinstripe skirt with a bustle. She complemented her outfit with a polka dot satin cravat, ankle chain pumps, and a massive hat.
The "Umbrella" hitmaker flaunted her baby bump for the cameras, radiating confidence and elegance as she struck different poses effortlessly. She first had people talking hours before hitting the carpet on Monday, with TMZ reporting she unveiled her third pregnancy on her way to the Met Gala.
The outlet shared pictures of Rihanna and her baby bump as she made her way to the event in an all-grey ensemble. Her fit featured a long-sleeved top over a mini skirt and matching knee-high boots.
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In the snaps, the Fenty founder made her way through security, whose numbers skyrocketed out of fear of Ye's appearances.
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The Beauty Mogul Loves Iconic Baby Announcements
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Rihanna debuting her third pregnancy at the Met Gala is on brand for the beauty mogul, who announced her second pregnancy in an unforgettable way. She flaunted her baby bump during her halftime show performance at the 2023 Super Bowl.
She and A$AP Rocky welcomed their second child a few months later, in August 2023. They named their son Riot Rose Mayers, with Rihanna crediting Pharrell Williams for inspiring the boy's name. The latter and Rocky released the song "Riot" shortly before the boy was born.
As for her first child, Rihanna and Rocky welcomed son RZA Athelston Mayers in May 2022. They teased fans for nearly a year by keeping the boy's name under wraps before revealing his moniker was a nod to the famous Wu-Tang Clan member RZA.
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Rihanna's Father Found Out About Her Second Pregnancy During The Halftime Show
Rihanna is no stranger to keeping her private life under wraps, and that rule sometimes extends to her family. The Blast shared that her father, Ronald Fenty, learned about her second pregnancy with the rest of the world in February 2023.
He addressed his surprise in an interview, revealing he traveled from Barbados to watch the Super Bowl live after Rihanna gifted him tickets. Ronald recalled the moment he saw his daughter on stage during her halftime show performance, saying, "Oh my god! My baby girl looks pregnant!"
In an interview before Rihanna's second pregnancy debut, Ronald hoped her first child would be a girl. He noted he already had four grandsons from his other children and expected to be the grandfather of an adorable baby girl.
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He also foretold Rihanna's third pregnancy, claiming his daughter once told him she wanted to have three kids.
Kanye 'Ye' West Sparked Heightened Security At The 2025 Met Gala
Days before the Met Gala, The Blast reported that showrunner Anna Wintour had increased security measures to prevent Ye from crashing the prestigious event. He sparked concerns after sharing a controversial sketch, teasing a possible Met Gala outfit.
The picture featured a KKK-inspired outfit with a faceless figure rocking the KKK hood, gloves, and boots. The silhouette was shirtless, and the post was captioned "MET BALL 2025," implying Ye planned on rocking the design to the event.
The post did not sit right with many, including Wintour, with sources claiming, "Anna is not messing around. There's a full protocol in place if Kanye is spotted anywhere near the carpet." These insiders added that there was a plan if Ye managed to sneak in without an invite.
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Anna Wintour Wanted Zero Drama On The Met Gala Red Carpet
According to a source, Wintour wanted nothing to do with Ye's controversial behavior. They claimed the Vogue editor-in-chief "made it clear" that there must be "no drama on her carpet." A fashion security consultant echoed similar sentiments, saying:
"It's not just about the outfit â it's about the chaos he brings. After what happened at the Grammys, no one's taking chances."
Wintour wasn't the only one worried about Ye possibly crashing the Met Gala, as sources noted his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, feared bumping into him. "The last thing she wants is Kanye pulling a stunt and hijacking the night," an insider claimed.
Kanye "Ye" West may have heightened the Met Gala's security for the wrong reasons, but it ensured Rihanna could safely debut her third pregnancy. A win is a win!Â
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