Rihanna reveals her inspiration in parenthood

Rihanna has unveiled her inspiration behind her parenting style in a recent interview.

The 37-year-old singer, while talking to Entertainment Tonight at The Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles, discussed how her late father Ronald Fenty, 70, inspired her the most to raise her sons meaningfully.

Diamonds hitmaker said: “I have always dreamed of what type of grandfather he would be to them, because of my dad’s favourite parts.”

“I think it 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,” Work singer continued.

“I want them to be outside and in nature. No like tablet babies, Rihanna added.

While reminiscing on her childhood, the Barbadian singer said: “The best part of my childhood was exploring outdoors barefoot and free. That was the funniest part of my life and childhood. You don’t get to do that anymore.”

Rihanna’s father took his last breath on May 31, 2025, while battling cancer and other acute illnesses.

Rihanna has two sons RZA, three, and Riot, 23 months, with her partner A$AP Rocky, also expecting her third child.

Recently, the singer was seen attending The Smurfs movie premiere along with her sons.

When did Rihanna and Rocky first meet?

Rihanna and Rocky first met in 2012 and share the two adorable sons, she's expecting a third child as well. 

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