Kaylah Walton
Rihanna, now 36, has stunned fans once more with her recent comments at a Fenty Beauty event in her home country, Barbados. The renowned artist shared reflections on how her music career led to her fame, but also implied that “God has other plans” for her life moving forward. This remark has sparked renewed concerns that her long-awaited ninth album might never be released, leaving her fans heartbroken.
The influential singer has not put out an album in eight years, with her last notable performance at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. During this time, the music industry has been alive with major tours from stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, intensifying the wish for Rihanna to make a comeback.
Public response: a mix of sorrow and acceptance
Fans took to social media in droves to respond to Rihanna’s ambiguous hints, displaying a blend of disappointment and acceptance.
“Rihanna mentioned God has plans for her elsewhere… looks like it’s official, folks,” one user expressed on X.
Fans React to Rihanna’s Possible Retirement
Many fans expressed their sadness with comments like, “Rihanna is truly retired. No new music coming,” along with a heartbroken emoji.
Others shared similar feelings, suggesting that even though music captivated her, God might have different plans for her now: “Rihanna has moved on, goodbye,” noted one disappointed follower.
On a brighter note, some fans supported Rihanna in her choice to shift her focus towards her thriving beauty brand, Fenty. One fan mentioned, “People should stop pushing Rihanna for music. She’s exploring new paths, and I respect that choice.”
Rihanna Pushes Back Against Retirement Claims
Despite the buzz around her retirement, Rihanna has not confirmed such a decision. Earlier, she addressed speculation stemming from a photograph where she wore a shirt that said “I’m Retired.” She explained that the shirt’s meaning had been misinterpreted and mentioned she is indeed working on new music but has chosen to take some time to revisit her creative process.
Currently, Rihanna is focused on her beauty and fashion brands, leaving fans to ponder whether her time as a pop star is truly over. Regardless of her future in music, one fact remains: Rihanna still captivates her audience, even without releasing new songs.
