Ms. Robyn Rihanna Fenty, the internationally recognized recording artist and entrepreneur, publicly reflected on the recent passing of her father, Mr. Ronald Fenty, who died in May 2025 at the age of 70. Despite his death, Ms. Fenty affirmed that his legacy continues to shape significant aspects of her personal life, particularly her approach to parenting.
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Ms. Fenty, 37, shared that her father’s influence has played a meaningful role in informing the values and methods she employs in raising her children.
Ms. Fenty is the mother of two sons—RZA, age three, and Riot, who is expected to turn two in August—and is currently expecting a third child with her long-term partner, Mr. Rakim Mayers, professionally known as A$AP Rocky.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ms. Robyn Rihanna Fenty reflected on the enduring influence of her late father, Mr. Ronald Fenty, on her parenting philosophy. Speaking candidly, she stated:
“I’ve always dreamed of what type of grandfather he would be to them.”
Ms. Fenty went on to explain that her father’s personality and parenting style significantly shaped her own approach, particularly as a mother to two young sons. She remarked:
“[He] prepared me for having two boys, really. The adventurous side of me, the outside side of me, the daredevil — it’s how I want to raise them. I want them to be outside and in nature. No tablet babies.”
She further credited her father for fostering some of the most joyful aspects of her upbringing, describing her childhood as one filled with unstructured play and physical freedom:
“Just running around outside, barefoot, free.”
These statements underscore Ms. Fenty’s intention to raise her children in a similarly engaged, screen-limited environment grounded in exploration and connection with nature.
Ms. Robyn Rihanna Fenty and her late father, Mr. Ronald Fenty, experienced a period of estrangement that was publicly documented. In 2019, Ms. Fenty initiated legal proceedings against Mr. Fenty, alleging that his company, Fenty Management, was exploiting her established brand identity—particularly the commercial use of their shared surname—without authorization. The lawsuit asserted that the defendant’s actions misrepresented an affiliation with her business ventures, thereby causing reputational and commercial harm.
However, in 2021, Ms. Fenty voluntarily filed for dismissal of the lawsuit, and public indications suggested that their personal relationship had since been reconciled.
By 2022, during Ms. Fenty’s pregnancy with her first child with partner Mr. Rakim Mayers (professionally known as A$AP Rocky), Mr. Fenty expressed enthusiasm about becoming a grandfather. In a statement to Us Weekly, he said:
“I couldn’t be happier for my daughter. I actually jumped for joy when I heard. She’s always wanted to have kids and she’s going to be an amazing mom.”
In addition to Ms. Fenty, the late Mr. Fenty is survived by two sons, Rajad and Rorrey Fenty, whom he shared with his former spouse, Ms. Monica Braithwaite.
At the world premiere of The Smurfs film earlier this month—featuring Ms. Fenty—Mr. Mayers appeared to inadvertently disclose the gender of their third child. When asked by a reporter whether “that was the girl [he’d] been waiting for,” he responded affirmatively:
“It is, man, it is.”
During the premiere event for The Smurfs, Mr. Rakim Mayers—professionally known as A$AP Rocky and the longtime partner of Ms. Robyn Rihanna Fenty—appeared to confirm the gender of the couple’s third child. In response to a reporter’s inquiry as to whether the child would be a girl, Mr. Mayers replied, “It is, man, it is,” before holding up a Smurfette doll and adding, “Right here, you know what I’m saying? Right here,” suggesting the couple is expecting a daughter.
Ms. Fenty publicly revealed her latest pregnancy on May 5, 2025, coinciding with her appearance at the annual Met Gala. The announcement was made visually, with the singer and fashion entrepreneur showcasing her baby bump through a sequence of distinct fashion ensembles.
For the official red carpet event, Ms. Fenty wore a custom-designed, suit-inspired dress by Marc Jacobs. Prior to the gala, she was seen in a coordinated two-piece ensemble composed of a long-sleeved, crew-neck top and a matching skirt in light gray, cropped just above the knee. She accessorized with a black bucket hat and a brown shearling scarf adorned with sparkling stone-encrusted brooches.
Later in the evening, at an after-party hosted by Mr. Mayers, Ms. Fenty changed into an all-black outfit consisting of a ruffled, midriff-baring top paired with a flowing maxi skirt.
Ms. Fenty has previously spoken about her enjoyment of maternity fashion. In a 2022 interview with Vogue, while expecting her first child, she expressed that she had “too much fun” styling her pregnancy and was adamant that her passion for fashion would not diminish simply because she was pregnant.#newsafro_
