**Rihanna May Be Working on New Album, Says A$AP Rocky**
Rihanna, the renowned Barbadian singer and entrepreneur, may be on the verge of ending her lengthy hiatus from music, according to her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. During an appearance on The Jason Lee podcast, Rocky confirmed that Rihanna is currently "in the studio," hinting at the possibility of new music after nearly seven years since her last full album, *Anti*, released in 2016.
Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, provided limited details about the upcoming project but dismissed speculation regarding a collaborative double album with Rihanna. When prompted about the status of her new music, he simply stated, "She cooking," suggesting that she is actively working on her sound.
The couple, who share three children, was discussed in the context of their family life and how it might impact Rihanna's music career. Podcaster Jason Lee jokingly asked Rocky if he was the reason for the delay in new music, to which Rocky responded, "Yeah I said it, sorry babe," acknowledging the playful nature of the question while emphasizing that Rihanna is indeed focused on her music.
In previous interviews, Rihanna has expressed optimism about her return to the studio. In February 2022, she told *Harper's Bazaar* that she felt she had "finally cracked it" regarding her new album. She also mentioned the high expectations surrounding her music, stating, "I cannot put up anything mediocre. After waiting eight years, you might as well just wait some more," indicating her desire to deliver quality work.
Despite the lack of a full album, Rihanna has not been entirely absent from the music scene. She has released several singles over the years, including "Lift Me Up," which was featured in the soundtrack for *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* in 2022. Additionally, she has expanded her business ventures, launching successful brands such as Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, which have significantly contributed to her estimated net worth of over a billion dollars, according to Forbes.
During the podcast, Rocky also refrained from commenting on whether he and Rihanna had married, leaving fans to speculate about their relationship status.
As Rihanna continues to work on her new music, fans eagerly await further announcements regarding her potential return to the music industry.