Rihanna’s next record appears to be on the horizon after A$AP Rocky confirmed her return to the studio during a recent interview on BET’s The Jason Lee Show.
Rocky’s on‑air confirmation
The rapper was asked whether his presence sparked the singer’s silence since her 2016 album Anti. About ninety minutes into the conversation, Rocky answered plainly, “Yo, she in the studio right now.” He added, “She working. She cooking, bro. No funny shit,” before joking that he might get in trouble for sharing the detail.
When host Jason Lee suggested a joint double album, Rocky dismissed the idea, saying, “That’s trash. Nobody wants to hear us together, bro.” He highlighted his own musical direction, describing it as “subversive weird‑ass indie rap.”
Recent activity
Since her last full‑length record, the Barbados‑born artist has focused on her businesses, including the cosmetics line Fenty Beauty and the lingerie brand Savage X Fenty. She has also welcomed three children with Rocky: RZA, 4; Riot, 3; and Rocki, 10 months.
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In the meantime, she contributed a few soundtrack songs, notably the Oscar‑nominated “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) and “Friend of Mine” for The Smurfs (2025). Her March 2025 cover story for Harper’s Bazaar revealed that she believes she has finally identified the sound for her next album.
She told the magazine, “I think music is my freedom. I just came to that realization. I just cracked the code on what I really want to do for my next body of work.” She also emphasized that she will not be constrained by a single genre, stating, “There’s no genre now.”
Years of searching led her to reject projects that felt “not right” or “not matching my growth.” The upcoming work will not be “commercial or radio digestible,” but will instead reflect the place her artistry currently occupies.
Comparing this situation to past releases shows a pattern of patience. Rihanna noted, “After waiting eight years, you might as well just wait some more,” indicating she may be willing to wait again for a project that meets her standards, even if it delays her return to the charts.
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The confirmation of studio activity aligns with her own statements about the creative process. She has hinted that the material she’s developing may differ from public expectations, aiming for a sound that “deserves to be right now.” No release date has been set, and further details about style or collaborators have emerged.
Rocky’s brief remarks provide the most concrete indication yet that the singer is actively working on new material.
Fans have long speculated about possible collaborations or genre directions.
The artist’s remarks suggest a focus on personal artistic evolution rather than market trends.
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