Rihanna fans have another reason to be excited about the singer’s long-awaited return to music.
During an appearance on “The Jason Lee Show,” A$AP Rocky shared that Rihanna is actively back in the recording studio, offering one of the clearest updates yet on her next musical project. According to The Jason Lee Show, the rapper confirmed that the Grammy-winning superstar is currently focused on creating new music, although he stopped short of revealing when fans can expect a new album.
The update comes as anticipation continues to build for Rihanna’s first full-length studio album since 2016’s “ANTI.”
A$AP Rocky Says Rihanna Is “Cooking” in the Studio
While discussing Rihanna’s busy schedule, host Jason Lee suggested that balancing family life, business ventures and other commitments may explain why new music has taken time.
Rocky quickly pushed back on that idea.
“She in the studio right now,” he said.
He added that Rihanna is “working” and “cooking” before joking that she might not appreciate him sharing the news publicly.
Although Rocky did not provide additional details about the project, his comments confirmed that Rihanna is actively recording rather than simply planning future music.
He did not reveal a title, release window or collaborators involved with the project. Still, the confirmation that Rihanna is actively recording gives fans a meaningful update after years of speculation about when her next musical chapter might begin.
GettyRihanna Has Continued Working Behind the Scenes
Rocky’s comments align with updates Rihanna has shared herself over the past year.
Earlier this year, the singer posted a behind-the-scenes video documenting a busy workday that concluded with a late-night recording session following a Savage X Fenty meeting. While she did not preview any songs, the clip offered fans a glimpse into her ongoing creative process.
Her next album has become one of the most anticipated releases in pop music, with fans often referring to it as “R9.“However, Rihanna has never officially announced that title.
Since releasing “ANTI,” Rihanna has continued contributing new music through select projects. She recorded the Oscar-nominated ballad “Lift Me Up” for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in 2022 and later released “Friend of Mine”for the “Smurfs” soundtrack in 2025.
She has also remained highly visible through major performances, including her celebrated Super Bowl halftime show and recent surprise appearance alongside Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium.
Meanwhile, “ANTI” continues reaching impressive milestones. According to the source, the album recently became the first project by a Black woman to spend 500 weeks on the Billboard 200, highlighting its lasting influence nearly a decade after its original release.
While fans will have to wait a little longer for official details, Rocky’s latest comments provide encouraging news that Rihanna’s next era is actively taking shape. His update confirms that studio work is underway, even if a release date remains unknown. Until Rihanna decides to share more herself, listeners can take comfort knowing that one of music’s biggest stars is continuing to create behind the scenes. With excitement already building around her eventual return, Rocky’s comments have only added to the anticipation surrounding Rihanna’s next chapter.
