Rihanna Shares Pharrell Williams Named One of Her Sons

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Rihanna disclosed the unexpected source of inspiration for her youngest son’s name, Riot Rose Mayers. This worldwide sensation revealed that musician Pharrell Williams significantly influenced the naming of their second child with A$AP Rocky.

Rihanna shares how Pharrell Williams gave a name for her son

In August 2023, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky became parents for the second time, and their newborn son was named Riot. This choice of name sparked interest among fans, and in a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Rihanna revealed that Pharrell Williams suggested the name. Pharrell, who collaborated with A$AP Rocky on the 2023 track “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n),” proposed the unique moniker.

As a gamer, I’d rephrase that in my own words like this: “Pharrell picked out this name thinking it was for a girl, as he had come across something online. Rihanna shared, ‘Pharrell is far from shallow; he delves deep and never stops at the surface. He’ll fill you in on the whole backstory – the energy, the time, the month we’re in.’

The name Riot aptly represents the lively and spirited personality of the child. Rihanna referred to her youngest son as “entertaining” and bursting with energy. “As soon as he wakes up, he makes noises like squeals and shouts, not out of crying but because he wants to sing,” she humorously noted. “He’s my morning alarm!

If you’re curious about the origin of Rihanna’s son’s unique name, it’s derived from RZA, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan – whose real name is Robert Fitzgerald Diggs. Rihanna fondly described him as someone deeply sensitive to emotions (an “empath”), who has a strong connection with music, literature, and water.

The singer went on to discuss how RZA reacted to getting a new sibling: “Just like any other siblings, initially he adapted to his role as the younger brother. However, now he’s aware that he’s the one in control.

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2025-02-24 12:41