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Rihanna confirmed to be recording new album

Overview

In early August 2026, A$AP Rocky confirmed during an interview on The Jason Lee Show that his wife, Rihanna, has returned to the studio to work on a new full-length album. This marks her first studio album since 2016’s Anti. Rocky described her as being actively engaged in the creative process, stating, “She’s in the studio right now. She’s working. She’s cooking, bro.” He jokingly added, “Sorry, babe,” suggesting he might “get in trouble” for revealing the information.

Addressing long-standing fan speculation, Rocky denied rumors that the couple would produce a joint double album, noting a preference for maintaining their individual musical identities. He also highlighted their foundational friendship and her support during his difficult personal moments.

Following these comments, speculation has intensified. Astrologer Inbaal Honigman suggested that Rihanna may have been working on a new sound involving unexpected collaborations over the last two years. While no official release date or musical direction has been disclosed, the confirmation has heightened global anticipation for the long-awaited record, often referred to by fans as “R9.”

Rihanna, mother of three children—RZA, Riot, and Rocki—has recently focused on her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty ventures. She was recently spotted in New York on August 21, 2026, during a family outing with Rocky and her children.

Entities

Rihanna · A$AP Rocky · Jason Lee · The Jason Lee Show · Rakim Mayers (A$AP Rocky)

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] Rihanna is currently in a recording studio working on new music.
[● 5 SOURCES] Rihanna’s last studio album was Anti, released in 2016.
[● 5 SOURCES] Rihanna has three children named RZA, Riot and Rocki.
[● 5 SOURCES] Rihanna has focused on business ventures and occasional soundtrack songs since 2016.
[● 5 SOURCES] No official release date for Rihanna’s new album has been announced.
[● 5 SOURCES] The new project would be Rihanna’s ninth studio album.
[● 4 SOURCES] A$AP Rocky apologized, saying he may get in trouble for revealing Rihanna’s studio work.

Timeline

21 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Rihanna sparks album speculation and spotted in New York
Rihanna is fueling album speculation after A$AP Rocky hinted at new music, while the singer was recently spotted in New York on a family outing.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
A$AP Rocky confirms Rihanna is working on new music
A$AP Rocky confirmed during an interview that Rihanna is currently in the studio working on new music, addressing fans' decade-long wait for a follow-up to her 2016 album, Anti.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 17 sources
Rihanna confirmed to be recording new album, says A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky confirmed on The Jason Lee Show that Rihanna is back in the studio working on new music, the first public hint since her 2016 album Anti.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 60 sources
Rihanna Confirmed to Be Back in Studio for New Album
A$AP Rocky says Rihanna is back in the studio working on her first album since 2016’s Anti, denying a joint double album and sparking fresh anticipation for the upcoming record.

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