Rihanna left fans in a frenzy after her appearance in New York City on June 6, 2024. The Fenty Beauty founder was captured by paparazzi wearing a shirt that read, “I’m retired.” Netizens were left shocked, as they were convinced that the musician-turned-entrepreneur was not releasing any music anymore. One person said:
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The rest of the text on her outfit read, “This is as dressed up as I get.” To complete her outfit, she was spotted holding a green handbag, a collection of necklaces, bootcut trousers, and red shoes. She accessorized the outfit with a pair of blue sunglasses.
Internet users were convinced that Rihanna was not returning to the music industry, as she has not released an album since 2016. Some tweets read:
“It’s giving expect no album,” one person tweeted.
“well, there’s yall answer,” another X user said.
“Retired from having babies guess because we aren’t done with her music acts yet,” another internet user stated.
Several others also took to social media to express that they were in denial of Rihanna not returning to the music scene. Other tweets read:
“R9 is titled “I’m retired” y’all get up,” another X user said.
“Don’t piss me off Rihanna,” another platform user said.
“The music is on hold indefinitely,” an internet user commented.
The mother of two had not shared any specific details about a musical project in recent months. As many continued to believe that no music was coming their way, they stated:
“That album never coming,” one person noted.
“@rihanna stop playing with me for I get mad..,” another X user said.
“Yep, she ain’t never making music again,” a platform user said.
Rihanna hinted at her ninth album release in April 2024
The 36-year-old launched her Fenty Beauty Soft’lit Foundation on April 27 in Los Angeles. During the same, she spoke to Extra in an exclusive interview, sharing that her next album will chronicle her evolution as a star, and that she is waiting to perfect the album before releasing it. She said:
“It has to be- that is the only reason it’s not out yet. If I’m not feeling it and I’m not feeling like it represents the evolution, the time I spent away.”
The singer also stated that she cannot confirm that other artists will feature on the album as she prefers working on her art solo. She stated:
“I’m not a big collaborator… it has to be very intentional, so I’ll know when I have the record.”
The beauty mogul also left her fans disappointed after launching her Fenty Hair hairline recently, as many are waiting for her to release new music. Speaking about how “flexible” her haircare products are, she said on Instagram:
“Every single product is designed to strengthen and repair all types of hair, which is what we truly need! It’s time to play and get stronger by the style.”
Rihanna released her last studio album Anti, in 2016, with her last single, Lift Me Up, being released in 2022. It seems as if the businesswoman is kept busy with the launch of her new businesses, and also enjoying motherhood after giving birth in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
