LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The arrival of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky‘s second child has generated a diverse range of opinions from the public, particularly regarding the unique name they’ve given their son – Riot Rose Mayers.
The couple, who also have a son named RZA Athelston Mayers, born in 2022 and named after the legendary Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA, have sparked a lively discussion on social media with their latest name choice.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have not yet publicly commented on the inspiration behind their son’s name, but it’s clear that they are delighted to welcome their second child into the world. The couple has been together since 2020 and have been open about their love and admiration for each other.
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While some have poked fun at the name, others have praised the couple for their creativity and boldness in choosing a name that stands out from the crowd.
Twitter user ‘provii8’ joked that naming their son Riot might seem like fun and games until he grows up and becomes a leader of protests in college.
Another user, ‘damiadenuga’ suggested that the name Riot, or Idamu Adugbo, seems to be influenced by popular Nigerian musician Portable.
‘Ovo_himself449’ contrasted this with the challenges some individuals face in Nigeria due to their names, humorously remarking: “Abroad, people have names like Stone, Bucket, and Riot, and they succeed in life, while here in Nigeria, someone named Success struggles with JAMB exams four times.“