Sexyy Red's Water Breaks During "Rich Baby Daddy" Music Video

Drake's latest video for "Rich Baby Daddy" has certainly made waves, featuring real footage of Missouri rapper Sexyy Red's birth, adding a raw and authentic layer to the music video landscape. Released on Valentine's Day, the video showcases a DIY-style home movie aesthetic, where 25-year-old Sexyy Red is seen going into labor after her waters break, followed by a rush to the hospital as SZA dances in the corridor. The inclusion of real footage just before the credits, showing Red holding her newborn with its face blurred out, accompanied by a message of congratulations, adds a personal touch that's both intimate and celebratory.

Directed by Drake himself, the video begins with a suburban scene, setting the stage for a narrative that intertwines themes of family, love, and the complexities of life. Drake and Sexyy Red, whose real name is Janae Nierah Wherry, are portrayed living out domestic bliss, with montages of their life together as a couple, including a Christmas celebration and a New Year's party where SZA crowns Sexyy Red with a "mom-to-be" tiara.

The video takes a humorous turn as Drake struggles with installing a baby seat, leading to a moment of panic when Red announces her water has broken. The ensuing rush to the hospital and the scenes of SZA packing a hospital bag while asking Drake to stop recording add a layer of realism and urgency to the narrative. The hospital scenes, complete with Red in a birthing suite and the encouragement of nurses, culminate in a celebration of life, with friends and family gathering around as Drake celebrates with balloons.