In a tender family moment that’s melting hearts worldwide, Rihanna stumbled upon a heartfelt hidden feature in the nursery she and A$AP Rocky designed for their newborn daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, prompting an emotional reaction that highlighted the rapper’s deep devotion as a father and partner.

The Barbados-born superstar, 37, and her longtime love, A$AP Rocky, 37, welcomed their third child – and first daughter – on September 13, 2025, announcing the joyous news on Instagram on September 24 with a snapshot of Rihanna cradling the bundled infant in a pink blanket, alongside a pair of tiny pink satin boxing gloves adorned with ribbons. Named Rocki Irish Mayers – a nod to Rocky’s birth name Rakim Mayers and the couple’s affinity for R-themed monikers – the baby joins big brothers RZA, 3, and Riot Rose, 2, in their blended brood. The gloves, a playful tribute to Rocky’s stage name and perhaps a whimsical reference to the iconic boxer, set the tone for a nursery brimming with personalized charm.

Sources close to the couple tell People magazine that Rocky took the lead in decorating the spacious room in their Beverly Hills mansion, transforming it into a serene haven of soft pastels, plush textures, and subtle nods to their shared journey. “Rocky wanted it to feel like a hug – warm, creative, and full of little pieces of us,” an insider shared. The space features custom murals inspired by Rihanna’s Fenty palette – blush pinks fading into dreamy lavenders – hand-painted by a local artist Rocky scouted during downtime from his album sessions. Oversized stuffed animals, including a fluffy bear wearing miniature diamond-inspired accessories echoing Rihanna’s “Diamonds” era, line the walls, while a state-of-the-art sound system plays gentle lullabies from both parents’ catalogs on low volume.

But the crown jewel – and the element that brought Rihanna to joyful tears – was a custom wooden crib Rocky secretly built with help from a trusted carpenter. Etched discreetly along the inner railing, barely visible unless you’re up close during rocking sessions, is a series of tiny engraved lyrics from Rihanna’s 2011 hit “We Found Love”: “It’s like I’m powerful with a little bit of tender.” The phrase, a favorite of the couple’s from their early dating days in 2019, symbolizes the balance of strength and softness that’s defined their relationship through three pregnancies and Rocky’s rising fatherhood. Rihanna, flipping through nursery photos on her phone one evening last week, zoomed in and spotted the inscription for the first time. “She just froze, then started crying – happy tears, the kind that make your heart swell,” the source recounted. “Rocky had kept it under wraps as a surprise, knowing how much those words mean to her.”

The moment, captured in a candid family video Rocky later shared snippets of on his private Instagram Stories (now circulating via fan accounts), shows Rihanna dabbing her eyes while hugging Rocky tightly, whispering, “You always get me.” It’s a rare peek into their low-key parenting dynamic, one that’s evolved from high-profile Met Gala appearances – like their coordinated pastel looks at the 2025 event – to quiet nights in with the kids. Rihanna, ever the hands-on mom despite her billionaire status via Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, has been spotted pushing Rocki’s stroller through Beverly Hills parks, often with RZA and Riot in tow, all three tots bundled in matching monogrammed onesies from her brand’s upcoming kids’ line.

Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, has leaned into his role as the family’s creative anchor since RZA’s arrival in May 2022. In a recent Elle profile published alongside Rocki’s birth announcement, he opened up about praying for a girl during the pregnancy, noting how “this one felt different – softer, more magical.” The Harlem native, known for his fashion-forward style and genre-bending tracks like “Praise the Lord,” channeled that energy into the nursery project, sourcing vintage mobiles from London flea markets and commissioning a mobile of crystal stars that twinkle under a UV lamp, mimicking Rihanna’s island sunsets. “He’s the planner now – sketches, mood boards, the works,” a friend told Harper’s Bazaar. “Rihanna’s the vibe curator, but Rocky? He’s building legacies, one crib at a time.”

The couple’s journey to parenthood hasn’t been without its spotlights. Rihanna’s first pregnancy reveal at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show – complete with a sheer dress showcasing her baby bump – kicked off a wave of fan adoration, followed by Riot’s arrival amid whispers of a Vegas elopement that never materialized. Through it all, they’ve prioritized privacy, limiting public shares to milestone posts like Rocki’s debut, where Rihanna captioned the image simply: “Rocki Irish Mayers. Sept 13 2025 🎀.” The boxing gloves prop, now a nursery staple hanging above the changing table, ties into Rocky’s playful side – he’s already joking about teaching Rocki her first “uppercut” in the form of a gentle fist bump.

Fans have flooded social media with reactions to the nursery reveal, shared via Rihanna’s Instagram carousel last Friday. On X, #RockiNursery trended with over 200,000 posts, users gushing, “A$AP out here engraving love notes? Goals!” and “Rihanna’s tears got me emotional – that’s real partnership.” Reddit’s r/popheads thread exploded to 1,000 comments, debating if the lyrics hint at new music: “We Found Love remix incoming? Manifesting!” Celebrities chimed in too: Beyoncé dropped heart emojis under the post, while A$AP Ferg, Rocky’s A$AP Mob collaborator, commented, “Uncle duties activated – that crib’s fire!”

This wholesome vignette comes as Rihanna eyes a musical comeback, teasing in a Vogue interview that motherhood fuels her creativity: “Rocki’s got me writing lullabies that might turn into hits.” Rocky, meanwhile, is polishing his long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb, delayed partly by family expansions but now infused with fatherly themes. The nursery’s hidden gem serves as a microcosm of their bond – thoughtful, artistic, enduring – proving that amid empire-building, it’s the quiet details that bind a family.

As Rocki settles into her rose-hued domain, surrounded by parental love etched in wood and whispers, the Mayers clan embodies modern celebrity parenting: glamorous yet grounded. Rihanna’s tearful discovery wasn’t just about lyrics on a crib; it was a reminder of the “tender” power in their powerful union. With three under four, the couple’s Beverly Hills bubble buzzes with baby coos and creative sparks, hinting at more surprises – engraved or otherwise – on the horizon.