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New Rumor Suggests Rihanna’s Next Album Is ‘On The Cusp’ of Release
You probably rolled your eyes at this headline. At this point, who wouldn’t? It’s difficult to take any rumor seriously about Rihanna’s ninth album, which would be her first LP since 2016 if it ever arrives, but it’s also worth relaying because any glimmer of hope is better than the deafening possibility that Rihanna might never release another album.
This week, Jack Hardwick of The US Sun reported, “Rihanna’s ninth album is finally on the cusp of being released.”
“I can reveal the ‘Diamonds’ singer is also in talks for a huge world tour throughout 2025, which has the potential to be one of the biggest comebacks of all time,” the tabloid additionally relayed. “But the good news for Rihanna’s fans does not stop there, as I understand she is once again at the top of Glastonbury’s list to headline next summer’s event. She had secretly been booked to perform at Worthy Farm in 2023, but dropped out after becoming pregnant with her second child Riot, with rapper ASAP Rocky.”
Rihanna revealed her second pregnancy while performing at the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in February 2023. Fans had hoped that Rihanna’s Super Bowl show would act as a launching pad for her desperately awaited return to music.
It’s understandable if you’re skeptical. After years of false alarms and tentative hope, the idea of a new album from Rihanna almost feels like a myth. Her last album, “Anti,” was released in 2016, making her fans’ longing for new music almost seven years long and counting.
Indeed, rumors have circulated multiple times over the past few years, each time bringing a wave of excitement that soon fizzles out when no new music materializes. However, any hint—no matter how small—rekindles some hope among the die-hard fans who have stuck by her side through thick and thin.
The latest buzz comes from a report by The US Sun, which suggests that Rihanna’s ninth album is nearing release. While details are scant, this sliver of information is enough to get the rumor mills churning again. Jack Hardwick, the journalist behind the report, mentioned that the pop icon is also in discussions for a massive world tour slated for 2025, potentially marking one of the biggest comebacks in music history.
Adding more fuel to the excitement, it’s reported that she might headline the Glastonbury Festival next summer. Previously, she had been booked to perform at the iconic event in 2023 but had to cancel that plan due to her second pregnancy. She welcomed her second child, Riot, with rapper ASAP Rocky, making her family life understandably busy.
Rihanna’s surprising baby bump reveal during her Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show performance in February 2023 was another moment that reignited talks about her music career. Fans speculated that her halftime show appearance would herald her return to the music scene, even possibly teasing new material. But as weeks turned into months without any new songs or announcements, hope started to wane again.
Yet, the mere possibility of new music is enough to create a ripple of excitement. Given her diverse ventures in fashion and beauty with her Fenty brand, she hasn’t been idle. But it’s her music that has her fans eagerly waiting, always ready to support her whenever she decides to make her grand return.
Source: The US Sun
