Rihanna’s Baby Son Finally Gets a Name
After almost a year of keeping her son’s name secret, Rihanna’s baby boy has finally been named. According to a certificate of live birth obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com, the little boy’s name is RZA Athelston Mayers. The child was named in honor of producer and rapper RZA, leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. It appears that Rihanna hinted at her son’s name through her clothing, as she has been seen wearing Wu-Tang Clan apparel on multiple occasions since giving birth.
Despite some fans speculating that the baby’s name might be Noah, there were few indications pointing towards the truth. The certificate of live birth reveals that RZA was given his father’s middle name of Athelston, while Rocky’s middle name has been listed by multiple outlets as ‘Athelaston.’ The certificate also indicates that RZA was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
The extent of Rihanna’s fandom for RZA and the rest of the Wu-Tang Clan isn’t totally clear, though her partner A$AP Rocky is definitely a fan. Rocky has previously collaborated with Raekwon from the rap group on the 2015 song Fly International Luxurious Art. A$AP Mob, the collective that Rocky belongs to, has also earned comparisons to the legendary hip-hop group early in its existence.
Back in 2008, RZA revealed that he hoped to film a remake of the 1985 kung-fu comedy The Last Dragon with Rihanna appearing in it, where she would have taken on the role of a video show host and singer. However, RZA later suggested to XXL in 2009 that Rihanna’s ex Chris Brown should star with her in the film, even though he had beaten her severely enough to require a trip to the hospital just months earlier. The film, which had already cast Samuel L. Jackson, never came to fruition.
Rihanna and Rocky have been friends and collaborators for more than a decade, but it wasn’t until late 2020 that they officially became a couple. They share a special connection through their mutual love for music and fashion. Earlier this year, Rihanna revealed that she was expecting her second child during her Super Bowl halftime performance. While she has yet to reveal the baby’s sex, fans speculated that she might have hinted towards a girl after she was spotted looking at pink baby clothes.
Rihanna is notoriously private when it comes to her personal life, and it’s unclear if she plans to be similarly tight-lipped about her second child’s name. However, one thing is certain – RZA Athelston Mayers is the newest addition to the extended Wu-Tang family.
