R&B singer Mario and girlfriend, Esmeralda Rios, have expanded their family after welcoming their first child together a few days ago, and many fans are curious about their relationship timeline, growing from lovers to their decision to have a child together.
Mario legally known as Mario Dewar Barrett is a popular R&B singer. His hit song “Let Me Love You” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and he has won two Billboard Music Awards and earned many nominations from the Grammy, Teen Choice Awards, Kids’ Choice Awards, and many more.
The R&B singer is known for keeping his personal life very private. In 2025 and early 2026, Mario and his girlfriend, Esmeralda Rios, shared a new chapter with the world, first confirming their relationship publicly, then announcing they were expecting a child, and finally welcoming their baby boy.
Mario & Esmeralda Rios Relationship Timeline: From Dating to Welcoming Their Baby
Who is R&B singer Mario’s baby mama?
Performer and singer, Mario and his girlfriend, now his baby mama too, Esmeralda relationship timeline go a while back and reportedly have been together before 2025. Although, they didn’t share many details about how and when they first met. It was reported that their pregnancy announcement noted that the couple had kept their relationship mostly private before they went public online.
When did Mario and Esmeralda start dating?
One of the earliest public glimpses of their life together came in June 2025, when Mario shared a video on social media from a date night.
In that clip, he and Esmeralda were seen together at an all‑white party in California. In an interview, while talking about why he brought her along, Mario said “We don’t just go everywhere, but it was one of them ones. I had to take her. I wasn’t going to pop up over there — I’m bringing my girl.”
He also complimented her in that moment, saying she looked “…beautiful” and “She’s fire.”
When did Mario know he wanted to start a family?
As their relationship went on, Mario started talking more about what Esmeralda means to him. In a late 2024 interview with radio host Angela Yee, he spoke about his feelings in a very honest way. Mario said Esmeralda makes him feel calm and safe. He shared, “I love her, yeah of course, but it feels safe. She’s a good person. I trust her.”
He shared these words before they announced the pregnancy. They showed how much he values feeling safe, steady, and able to trust his partner.
How did Mario make the pregnancy announcement?
On August 27, 2025, which was also his birthday, Mario shared that he and Esmeralda were expecting their first child. He posted a photo on his Instagram Stories showing Esmeralda’s baby bump, with his hand gently resting on it. Along with the photo, he wrote, “It’s a whole universe in there! I can’t wait.”
Esmeralda herself shared their joy with a playful post saying: “Whooopps I ate too many brownies.”
This was the first time the couple shared the pregnancy with fans. It also showed that their relationship had moved into a new stage as they prepared to become parents.
When did R&B singer Mario and his girlfriend welcome their baby?
After waiting for months, the couple had their first child on January 26, 2026. Mario announced the happy news on his Instagram Stories, sharing a photo from the hospital and writing: “Women are God’s greatest creation cuz what I witnessed today was ONLY GOD’S work! Healthy baby boy!”
The announcement marked a joyful milestone for Mario and Esmeralda who welcomed their first child and began their journey as first time parents.
Say a few kind words to the couple as they begin a new chapter as parents together.
