The wait for Rihanna‘s new album, R9, is going to be over soon. Fans think the long drought since Rihanna’s 2016 masterpiece Anti may finally be ending. Music’s reigning queen has ignited fresh hope among her devoted fan base with promising news about the upcoming R9 album. While appearing at the 2025 Met Gala, RiRi talked about the new album.
For eight agonizing years, listeners have pleaded for new music from the 21st century’s most successful female artist. So, the optimistic update about the release of the singer’s new album, R9, has led to a global social media frenzy.
Rihanna shares whether her R9 album will be delayed due to pregnancy
Rihanna is ready to talk about her new R9 album. The singer answered questions regarding her upcoming music project at the 2025 Met Gala. When an interviewer asked if the release date of R9 would be further delayed, the “Umbrella” crooner responded, saying, “No, maybe a couple of videos.”
She quipped, “I can sing!” probably hinting that her current pregnancy will not hinder any release schedules. The beauty mogul also shared that her pregnancy is not too overwhelming. The singer revealed, “I’m good! I’m shockingly feeling okay and not too overwhelmed at the moment. At first it was kinda like, ‘Ahhh!'” (via Entertainment Tonight).
For eagerly awaiting fans, RiRi also shared some major updates regarding R9. The singer told Harper’s BAZAAR magazine in an interview, “I’ve been in the studio the whole eight years. But it didn’t hit me. I was searching for it. I went through phases of what I wanted to do. ‘This kind of album, not that album.’ I know it’s not going to be anything that anybody expects.”
The “Fading” crooner added, “And it’s not going to be commercial or radio, digestible. It’s going to be where my artistry deserves to be right now. I feel like I’ve finally cracked it, girl!” While detailing the more creative aspects of the album, she mentioned that there is no fixed “genre.”
She explained, “After a while, I looked at it, and I was like, this much time away from music needs to count for the next thing everyone hears. It has to count. It has to matter. I have to show them the worth in the wait. I cannot put up anything mediocre. After waiting eight years, you might as well just wait some more.”
Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon.
