After Rihanna surprised fans on Wednesday, September 24 with the news that her third child was born 11 days earlier, Marlo Hampton hit the comments with a sweet message for the “Where Have You Been” singer. Hampton, who has appeared extensively as a friend of Nene Leakes on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” before being promoted to a peach-holder for season 14 in 2022, commented on Rihanna’s photo, “Congratulations. You got your princess.” Hampton left her position as a main “RHOA” cast member in 2025, per Yahoo.
Rihanna shared that her baby was a girl by posting an adorable pair of pink booties with long ribbons attached. The baby, whose name was revealed to be Rocki Irish Mayers, was also wrapped in a large pink bow as she was cradled in her mother’s arms.
Donatella Versace & Other Celebs Also Congratulated Rihanna on New Baby
Rihanna’s baby announcement post, which now has 10 million likes on Instagram, also received a kind comment from iconic designer Donatella Versace, who took over the reins at the legendary company after her brother, founder Gianni Versace, died at 50. Donatella, who stepped down as the brand’s Chief Creative Officer back in March, wrote, “Gorgeous! Congratulations! sending so much love to you and your beautiful family.”
In 2018, Rihanna rocked a sultry black leather dress to the 2018 Sephora Loves Fenty even in Milan, Italy.
GettyA$AP Rocky, who shares the new baby with Rihanna along with their two toddler songs, wrote, “MY LIL LADIES,” before adding a red heart.
Nicki Minaj, with whom Rihanna famously collaborated on the 2011 song “FLY,” which is featured on the rappers’ album “Pink Friday,” left a set of emojis for a princess which included a heart and a pink bow.
How Rihanna’s Best Friend Reacted to Her Baby News
One reaction longtime fans were surely looking out for was that of Melissa Forde, whom fans know as a constant present around Rihanna. The Barbados native fills many roles, including that of a best friend, assistant, and suitcase-packer to keep the mogul organized on her many travels.
The Sun says Rihanna met Ford, who goes by the Instagram moniker @mdollas11, on their native island when the two were just 14 years old. They have been fast friends ever since. Ford sweetly wrote on Rihanna’s announcement photo, “There goes by beautiful niece,” emphasizing her message with four hearts emojis.
Yet another reaction came from Katy Perry, who simply wrote, “There she is!”
