Rihanna Back in Studio, New Album on Horizon, Says A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky has hinted that Rihanna might be concluding her lengthy break from music. In a Wednesday appearance on The Jason Lee podcast, he disclosed that Rihanna is "in the studio right now," igniting rumors of a forthcoming album. While he dismissed speculation about a joint double album and provided limited information, he mentioned that "she cooking" when asked about her progress. The artist, born Robyn Fenty, hasn't put out a full album since 2016's Anti. When Jason Lee suggested that their three children and Rihanna's hectic schedule might be causing the delay, Rocky countered, asserting she is indeed working on new music. He humorously remarked, "Yeah I said it, sorry babe," anticipating potential repercussions. In February 2025, Rihanna told Harper's Bazaar, "I feel like I've finally cracked it, girl!" and emphasized her commitment to quality, saying, "I cannot put up anything mediocre." Since Anti, she has released singles like "Lift Me Up" for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022 and has established a thriving business empire, with Forbes estimating her net worth at over a billion dollars. Rocky, whose full name is Rakim Mayers, refrained from discussing their marital status during the podcast.