Pop star Rihanna has shared a collection of candid videos and photos of her daughter Rocki on Instagram to celebrate her first birthday.
The toddler, whose father is American rapper A$AP Rocky, turned one year old on September 13. Rihanna published the social media update a few days later, offering fans a rare glimpse into her family life through previously unreleased home footage.
Rihanna captioned the post by asking who had allowed her to have a daughter, introducing a series of short clips and photos recording Rocki's growth throughout her first year.
Playing with Fenty Beauty makeup
Among the shared moments, one video shows Rihanna sitting with Rocki resting calmly in her arms while holding a makeup product from Fenty Beauty. The toddler plays with the cosmetics container while bright pink blush covers both of her cheeks.
Although the child is still learning to speak her first words, she appears to already understand where blush is applied. The video captures a spontaneous everyday moment rather than a staged commercial advertisement for the brand.
Fenty Beauty is a global cosmetics company launched by Rihanna in 2017. The brand gained international fame for its wide range of foundation shades designed for diverse skin tones, helping turn the Barbadian singer into one of the world's wealthiest female musicians.
Home wigs and dress up moments
The Instagram carousel serves as a personal memory album covering several playful milestone moments from Rocki's first twelve months. In one clip, the toddler plays with an adult wig belonging to her mother while family members and friends nearby burst into laughter.
Another photograph shows Rocki wearing pink hair rollers, as though preparing for a professional styling session. A separate scene features an improvised home red carpet, where the toddler wears a yellow bathrobe and a tiara in front of a photography studio backdrop.
The post also features a video of Rocki exploring a Louis Vuitton Speedy handbag before her mother decides to take it away. When the toddler immediately begins to cry, Rihanna asks her daughter if she can hold her own handbag for a few seconds before returning the luxury accessory to her.
The French fashion house Louis Vuitton is widely known for its iconic Speedy handbag, a classic leather duffel design introduced in the 1930s that remains popular among luxury collectors.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, have been notably selective about publishing images of their children online. Although Rocki had previously appeared alongside her mother in public, the birthday post represents the largest collection of private family footage shared directly by the singer.
Recording studio updates and new music
The family publication comes at a time when music fans continue to await new releases from the singer. Rihanna's eighth studio album, Anti, was released in 2016 under Westbury Road and Roc Nation, and she has not put out a full-length album since.
She has released occasional songs over the past decade, including the track Friend of Mine for the soundtrack of the animated movie The Smurfs in 2025. However, she has not announced an official title or release date for her next studio project.
Recent updates confirm that the artist remains active in the recording studio. In February, Rihanna posted a video documenting her daily schedule that concluded with her explaining that she had to go to the studio to continue recording, while A$AP Rocky confirmed in August that she was actively working on new music in the studio.
