LOS ANGELES: Rihanna is reportedly working on new music as she has returned to the recording studio, with rapper A$AP Rocky confirming that the global superstar is currently creating songs for a possible upcoming album.
Fans have long wondered why Rihanna has not released another album since her last studio project, “ANTI,” arrived in 2016. Some have suggested that her relationship with Rocky, raising a family and managing several business projects contributed to the delay.
However, Rocky dismissed those claims and said Rihanna’s absence from music was not because of him. He revealed that she is currently focused on creating new songs.
“She’s in the studio right now,” Rocky said while discussing Rihanna’s upcoming music. He added that she was working hard and developing new material, although he joked that he might get in trouble for sharing the information publicly.
Rihanna is actively working on new music, A$AP Rocky reveals:
“She in the studio right now.[..] Like, bro, she working. She cooking, no funny sh*t. Damn, I’ma get in trouble for this.”
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In 2023, Rihanna returned to the stage with a career spanning performance during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII halftime show. The performance marked one of her biggest public appearances in recent years and attracted global attention.
Outside music, Rihanna has expanded her career through her successful businesses, including Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. Her brands have made her one of the most influential figures in fashion and beauty.
During her time away from releasing music, Rihanna and Rocky also welcomed three children together. The couple has balanced family life, business responsibilities and their professional careers.
While Rihanna has not announced an official release date for a new album, Rocky’s comments have increased excitement among fans who have been waiting for new music from the singer for years.
