5 things to know about Madonna’s eldest son, Rocco Ritchie – from drug possession, to teen fashionista and bestie with Brooklyn Beckham
Rocco used to perform with his mum on stage and once modelled for Adidas Originals athletic wear, but now opts for a low-key lifestyle
Born to pop diva Madonna and filmmaker Guy Ritchie, Rocco John Ritchie, 19, is frequently featured on his parents’ Instagram – be it as a #throwback or a family holiday post. But, what appears to be a happy family today has had its fair share of troubles and drama over the years. From Rocco’s drug possession in 2016 to his parents’ tumultuous divorce that made young Rocco crave a life away from the glitz and the glam of celebrity life. Here the five things to know about Rocco Ritchie.
He is a concert pro
In 2004, little Rocco made an appearance in Madonna’s I'm Going to Tell You a Secret DVD documentary on her “Re-Invention” tour that stole everyone’s heart. Years later, he appeared as a backup dancer in his mum’s “MDNA” world tour in 2012 and worked behind the stage at her “Rebel Heart” tour in 2015.
He doesn’t enjoy the limelight
Despite being a celebrity kid, Rocco doesn’t enjoy being in the limelight. He only did one interview at the age of 12, appearing alongside his mum on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Beside the occasional paparazzi shots of him on a skateboard or hanging out with his pals, the eldest son of Madonna has stayed under the radar. In 2016, he deleted his 140,000-worth followers Instagram page after he took a dig at his mum and has remained Instagram-free until now.
He had a rocky relationship with his mum