Fans are speculating whether Rihanna will hang up the mic for good after Rihanna recently appeared to hint that she was bored with music.
Here are the clues that show that the singer may be about to permanently retire as she herself has hinted about it.
Joint statement on the future
Rihanna spoke about her music career during a recent speech at the Fenty Beauty event in Barbados, saying, “Music was going to be what I was recognized for, but God had other plans.”
Fans became worried after this statement about whether she would continue to do music or not.
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A whole period of time away from new music
Rihanna hasn’t released an album in over 8 years, her last being “ANTI” in 2016.
While fans are waiting for her 9th album, the wait has been so long that many fear she may not make another album.
‘I’m Retired’ T-shirt
You may recall that Rihanna wore a blue t-shirt with the text on it I am retired earlier this year.
Although she later asserted that it was more or less meaningless, fans still concluded that it could be a signal that she was preparing to retire from music.
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Rihanna is busy focusing more of her time on her thriving makeup line Fenty Beauty and other fashion endeavors.
Over time, her prioritization of these things shows that she may love this creative process a little more than her music.
Compare with other artists
Rihanna’s invisibility in the music industry makes her absence even more apparent as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are constantly touring and releasing new music.
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— kanishk (@kaxishk) October 28, 2024
And fans are probably looking for answers as to why their favorite artists haven’t followed in those footsteps or even updated us on any new projects.
Previous statements about music
In June, Rihanna assured fans that she would recommence material for her album.
But there has been no news since then, which has caused worries that she may never be in the music game again.
Rihanna tells ET that she’s “restarting” her album:
“I’ve been working on this album for so long that I kind of put all of that aside. And now, I’m about to go back into the studio. Now I’m prepared. So, I’m going to begin.” pic.twitter.com/PT5WXe2FBg
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 11, 2024
Thoughtful and insightful interviews
Rihanna frequently describes the music industry as a brutal and often dishonest place.
The Grammy Award-winning artist, who has sold more than 150 million records worldwide and has collaborated with companies such as MAC Cosmetics and Puma, is said to have sometimes felt left out because of the color of his skin. Only when she entered into business arrangements with people who mentioned her race — or noticed the disparity herself — did she feel the difference.
“And, you know, it never ends. It’s still the same thing,” she said.
This thought makes fans question whether she wants to continue doing business in that field.
Fan reaction on social networks
Fans reacted emotionally and quickly. Unable to contain their heartbreak at the possibility of retirement, many people took to social media sites like X (formally Twitter) to express their anger, sharing pictures of coffins, among other things.
Others took a kinder approach, asking people not to pressure Rihanna into new music. While recognizing her historic contributions to the field, they argued that she also had the right to pursue other interests.
While speculation continues, fans are patiently waiting for Rihanna herself to make some music announcements. Just remember that Rihanna never confirmed her retirement either.
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