In brief
Rihanna is said to have returned to the studio, according to her partner A$AP Rocky, reigniting speculation that the Barbadian singer could end her decade‑long gap between full albums. The rapper, who denied a double‑album collaboration during a recent podcast interview, hinted that the singer is ‘cooking’ fresh tracks. Rihanna’s last studio release was 2016’s Anti, although she has issued singles and launched a successful beauty empire in the intervening years. No further details about the project were disclosed, and media outlets are monitoring developments closely.
Barbadian music icon Rihanna may finally be back in the recording studio, according to her partner A$AP Rocky. The rapper confirmed the news on the Jason Lee podcast, stating: She in the studio right now.
While the interview avoided any mention of a double‑album or collaborative project, Rocky added a cryptic detail that the singer is ‘cooking’ new songs. The declaration spurred speculation that Rihanna could break a decade‑long gap between album releases, with her last full album, Anti, dropping in 2016.
The couple also has three children together. Questions arose around whether domestic responsibilities have delayed a new release. Rocky denied that the partnership had impacted Rihanna’s creative output, instead affirming steady progress on fresh tracks.
Rihanna remains active aside from studio work, continuing to drop single releases and driving her business ventures—including her hit makeup line Fenty Beauty and a lingerie brand. Forbes estimates her net worth at over one billion dollars.
The media community is watching closely for any further confirmation, as fans await a potential album launch. For more details, see Rihanna’s statement on a new album in February.
