A$AP Rocky confirmed that Rihanna is currently in the recording studio working on new music during an interview on The Jason Lee Show [1].
This development marks a potential return to the music industry for the singer, who has not released a full studio album since 2016 [3]. For a global superstar with her level of influence, a new project would likely dominate charts and streaming platforms across the globe.
Speaking on the BET program, Rocky addressed long-standing rumors that family life or his own influence had prevented Rihanna from releasing new material. He said that the singer is actively creating new work [1].
"Rihanna is in the studio right now, she's cooking," Rocky said [2].
The couple has three children together [1]. Despite the demands of parenthood, Rocky said that she is in the recording studio "right now" [4].
While a specific release date for the music was not mentioned, the confirmation that she is "cooking" suggests a project is in active development [2]. The singer has remained largely absent from the recording booth for nearly a decade, focusing instead on her business ventures, and family life since her last album [3].
Rocky's comments aim to clarify the singer's professional status and put an end to speculation regarding her hiatus from the music industry [1].
“"Rihanna is in the studio right now, she's cooking,"”
Rihanna's return to the studio signifies a shift in her professional priorities after a decade-long gap between studio albums. By confirming her active recording status, A$AP Rocky is managing the public narrative to ensure her brand remains tied to her musical legacy while she continues to balance motherhood and business.
