Rihanna Conceals Baby Bump in Tutu as Fans Greet Her Amid Name Predictions

She hasn’t announced her due date yet, but Rihanna looked ready to pop when she was spotted out in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old hitmaker was seen dropping by the International Silks & Woolens store in LA in the afternoon, but she graciously stopped to sign items for a crowd of fans before she was chauffeured away in her black SUV.

The outing came four months after Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky, 36, revealed that she was pregnant with their third child during their triumphant appearance at the Met Gala in Manhattan. 

On Tuesday, she opted for a somewhat low-key all-black ensemble for the outing, though she couldn’t help but spice it up with a lacy tutu.

Rihanna’s intriguing look featured a collarless short-sleeve top that reached down to her thighs, but the otherwise nondescript item was enlivened by layers of sheer black tulle that partially hid her large baby bump.

She focused on comfort for the rest of her outfit by wearing a matching pair of black track pants with a white stripe running down the legs.

Rihanna contrasted the dark look with sleek white trainers, and she added plenty of sparkle with abundant jewelry.

The Work singer has an impressive collection of luxury wristwatches, and she leaned on one she has repeatedly worn during her latest pregnancy, a self-winding Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet with an 18-carat pink gold case and integrated bracelet, along with a coral pink dial with a grid design. 

The pricey automatic watch has a suggested retail price of $60,300, but it can sell for thousands more on the secondary market. 

Knocking against it was a gold bracelet, and Rihanna also wore a smooth gold chain, a strand of thick diamonds and a gold pendant around her neck.

The performer tied her curly raven tresses back and fanned them out casually, and she opted for a modestly made-up look.

Missing from the outing were Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky and their two young sons: three-year-old RZA Athelston and two-year-old Riot Rose.

Earlier this week, a professional baby names consultant tried to predict what name the music superstars might choose for their child on the way.

Colleen Slagen told DailyMail.com exclusively that if she had to bet on Rihanna’s baby name, her money would be on something ‘edgy, unexpected, and music-inspired.’

In June, the singer–songwriter appeared to confirm that she’s expecting her first girl, which helped narrow down the options. 

‘My top guesses are Rox, Roby, Rio and Rae,’ Slagen said, adding that Rihanna’s real first name, Robyn, could even inspire a play on words. ‘Using Roby or just Ro for a girl as a nod to her own name would be so cool.’

In July, Rihanna herself has confirmed that the first letter is already chosen.

‘It’s always going to be an R name. That’s the one thing me and Rocky don’t fight over,’ the soon-to-be mom of three told Entertainment Tonight.

The admission makes it clear the tradition that started with RZA and Riot is set to continue.

Slagen, the author of Naming Bebe: An Interactive Guide to Finding a Baby Name You Love, isn’t the only one predicting bold.

A new VegasInsider study has revealed that Rebel is currently the top contender for Rihanna’s next baby name.

‘Rihanna and A$AP Rocky didn’t go subtle with their first two baby names — RZA, a nod to Wu-Tang Clan, and Riot, a bold, in-your-face choice that fits perfectly in hip-hop culture,’ a spokesperson told the outlet.

‘Both names are short, punchy, and carry serious cultural weight. No surprise, then, that the odds for Baby #3 are starting to center around another name that fits that same mold. Based on a full analysis of Rihanna’s lyrics, we’re talking thousands of words across dozens of tracks, one name keeps showing up with the right mix of edge and meaning: Rebel.’

According to VegasInsider, other names in the mix include Rogue, Ryder, and Royal, but Rebel currently leads both ‘stylistically and statistically.’

When asked which ‘R’ name scream cool, powerful, and maybe a little dangerous, Slagen didn’t hesitate to share her best guesses.

‘Rebel, Rad, Rasta, and Renegade,’ she predicted.

She also believes music will continue to inspire the couple’s choices.

‘I wouldn’t be surprised if they picked a name inspired by A$AP Rocky himself…either a play on his real name (Rakim) or one of his songs.’

And while edgy names may be expected, Slagen says Rihanna could pull from her Caribbean roots, too. 

‘Raeni, meaning queen, or Requiem are two R names I could see for them,’ she suggested.

As for classic or traditional names? Don’t hold your breath. 

‘Rihanna could flip something traditional, maybe Ricki or Robbie, or even a biblical name like Ruth — but I still think she’ll go unexpected,’ Slagen explained.

Slagen and the VegasInsider data team both agree that Rihanna won’t settle for anything ordinary.

‘I don’t think you will know someone with this name,’ Slagen insisted. 

If past choices are any indication, she’s probably right.

Although Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have not confirmed the gender, both have hinted that they are expecting their first girl. 

She is due to give birth this fall, sometime between September to November.