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Rihanna confirmed to be recording new album

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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.” While addressing He jokingly added, “Sorry, babe,” suggesting he might “get in trouble” for revealing the information. Addressing long-standing fan speculation regarding her decade-long hiatus from studio albums, speculation, Rocky declined to confirm if he would collaborate on every track of denied rumors that the upcoming project, couple would produce a joint double album, noting a preference for maintaining their individual musical identities. He also touched upon their personal relationship, highlighting highlighted their foundational friendship and her support during his difficult personal moments. Rihanna, mother of three children—RZA, Riot, and Rocki—has recently focused Following these comments, speculation has intensified. Astrologer Inbaal Honigman suggested that Rihanna may have been working on her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty ventures, and her most recent musical contribution was a song for new sound involving unexpected collaborations over the 2025 film The Smurfs. Although 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.

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  1. 2026-08-23 17:41 UTC Rihanna confirmed to be recording new album
  2. 2026-08-10 06:31 UTC Rihanna confirmed to be recording new album
  3. 2026-08-08 06:28 UTC Rihanna new album recording
  4. 2026-08-07 18:34 UTC Rihanna new album recording

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