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Rihanna has fans buzzing once again.
Thursday evening, the superstar shared a new “day in the life” video on social media that briefly shows her heading into the studio — a small moment that immediately reignited speculation about new music on the way.
The tease comes as fans continue to wait for Rihanna’s long-anticipated next album. Her last studio release, ANTI, dropped in January 2016 — making it just over 10 years since her most recent full-length project. The album went on to become one of the most acclaimed releases of her career and spent multiple weeks atop the charts.
Since then, Rihanna has released music sparingly. Her most recent single, “Friend of Mine,” arrived in 2025 for the Smurfs soundtrack. Prior to that, her last major solo single was “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack in 2022.
While Rihanna has remained busy with her Fenty empire and personal milestones, fans have grown increasingly eager for what’s often referred to as “R9.” Every glimpse of studio activity only adds to the anticipation.
No official details about a new album have been announced, but today’s video was enough to send timelines into speculation mode — once again reminding everyone that whenever Rihanna decides to drop, the world will be ready.
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