Rihanna Debuts Baby Daughter Rocki on 'W Magazine' Cover: First Photos!
Rihanna is sharing her beautiful baby girl Rocki for the first time!
The Fenty Beauty mogul posed for covers of W Magazine‘s Volume 3, The Pop Issue, lensed by Tim Walker.
This marks Rocki‘s first public appearance since her birth in September.
Each year, The Pop Issue features artistic legends and innovators, highlighting and celebrating the forces that drive pop culture.
Inside, partner A$AP Rocky and collaborators spoke out about Rihanna.
Keep reading to find out more…
A$AP Rocky on how Rihanna has changed over the years:
“She has changed a lot because she became a mother in that time span, and that certainly changes you. But this woman has always been magic. Philosophically, the way she operates is on another level. She is the most charming and genuine person on Earth. Her energy is unmatched—one of a kind. I just adore her.”
Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Dior, on designing baby Rocki’s diaper and headpiece for the shoot:
“The haute couture diaper is definitely a first for Dior. When Rihanna asks for something, she is already ahead of what is happening. She is thinking outside the box. When she has an idea, I’m always trusting in the process. I trust her implicitly on anything she feels that is right to do.”
SZA on co-writing “Consideration” with Rihanna on Anti in 2016:
“She knows exactly what she wants. Her taste level is super unique. The second she heard ‘Consideration,’ she didn’t hesitate. She said, ‘This one!’ It was the coolest thing I had made at the time. I couldn’t believe she thought it was cool too. Very fever dream–coded!”
Sarah Paulson on her first impression of Rihanna:
“It was on the set of Ocean’s 8 [in which Rihanna played Nine Ball, a computer hacker], and I remember thinking she was the single most electrifying creature I’d ever laid eyes on. She seemed reserved, and that surprised me. She hadn’t done a ton of acting at this point, so I was struck by how much listening and watching she was doing. She was taking it all in, like a wise person.”
Jonah Hill on his favorite memory with Rihanna:
“After we shot This Is the End, I ran into her at a bar, and it was my birthday. She had a joint and was generous enough to share with my friends, and one of my friends got so stoned that she pooped her pants. Rihanna has that ‘make your friends s–t their pants’ weed.”
Mary J. Blige on how Rihanna changed the music industry:
“Rihanna completely raised the bar and elevated the game. She is a fashion icon. She was dropping smashes back-to-back and bringing more awareness to reggaeton mixed with R&B.”
Mariah Carey recalling when she first met Rihanna:
“I was introduced to Rihanna when she was about 17 years old, by our mutual friend Jay-Z. She was just getting started, and I had a feeling she was going to be a major star. She’s a real girl’s girl.”
Ayra Starr on her favorite memory of Rihanna:
“Sitting with her while we watched my music videos. The fact that she was pointing out her favorite parts felt so unreal. It honestly felt like a dream watching someone I’ve looked up to, listened to, and admired my whole life truly see me and appreciate my music. At the time, I was struggling with my self-image and confidence, so that moment meant everything. It felt like God had sent her to me.”
Donald Glover on working with Rihanna on his 2019 film, Guava Island:
“She came in very relaxed and malleable. She’d read and memorized everything already, but asked a lot of questions on what her character was looking for. It was cool to see her dive into it with no real fear of vulnerability. She just came in ready to play, which was really refreshing.”
She was also just spotted shopping at a baby store after shutting down pregnancy rumors.