Rihanna, the pop icon who has kept fans waiting for nearly a decade, might finally be making her grand return to music. For years, the anticipation surrounding her next album has reached fever pitch, with little to no details released. However, a recent report from the UK’s The Sun suggests that the wait may soon be over. According to the outlet, Rihanna is on the brink of dropping her long-awaited ninth studio album, followed by a massive world tour set for 2025.
Rihanna says she is officially starting to work on her next album now coming soon 💿
“now I’m prepared to go back in the studio, so now I’m gonna start”
her last album was ‘ANTI’ 8 years ago
— SOUND (@itsavibe) June 11, 2024
The Sun’s journalist, Jason Hardwick, claims to have insider information directly from Rihanna’s camp. Hardwick asserts that the pop star is gearing up for a significant comeback, one that could dominate the music industry in the coming years. “Rihanna’s ninth album is finally on the cusp of being released,” he reported. If Hardwick’s information holds true, this return will be monumental for Rihanna fans worldwide. The news doesn’t stop there, though—Hardwick also suggests that Rihanna is in discussions for a world tour throughout 2025. He speculates that this tour could be one of the most successful comebacks in recent history.
In addition to the album and tour, there are whispers of another exciting possibility. According to The Sun, Rihanna might be eyeing a headlining performance at Glastonbury, one of the world’s most prestigious music festivals. Although she was previously slated to headline in 2023, her second pregnancy reportedly prevented her from taking the stage. Hardwick hinted that Rihanna is still at the top of Glastonbury’s list for the 2025 edition. If all goes according to plan, this could be the year Rihanna reclaims her throne in the music world.
Rihanna has been tight-lipped about her music projects, but she did confirm to Entertainment Tonight that she has been recording new material. She admitted that getting back into the studio was a challenge after such a long hiatus. “Music, for me, is a new discovery,” she revealed. “I’ve been working on the album for so long that I put all that aside. Now I’m ready to get back in the studio.”
Despite this encouraging update, fans were hit with disappointing news in June when Rihanna revealed that she was restarting the album from scratch. The singer explained that she wanted to improve on the material she had already recorded, stating, “I’m starting over, but I don’t want to neglect the songs I already have. I want to listen to everything with new ears, from my new perspective, and see what resonates with me.” With her partner, ASAP Rocky, making his comeback this August, fans are hopeful that Rihanna’s return will soon follow.
While these reports remain unconfirmed, they have reignited excitement among fans. If the rumors are true, 2025 could mark a historic year for Rihanna, with a new album, a world tour, and potentially a Glastonbury headliner performance all on the horizon. For now, fans will have to wait and see if the long-promised comeback finally becomes a reality.
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