Rihanna’s Vague Statement Sparks Retirement Fears Among Fans

Rihanna’s fans are buzzing after she made a cryptic remark regarding her music career, prompting concerns that she might be stepping back from music for good. It’s been nearly ten years since Rihanna unveiled her last full album, ANTI, and in that time, discussions about new music have simmered while she has devoted her energy to building her brands like Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Savage x Fenty.

At a recent event in Barbados for her makeup line, Rihanna touched on the evolution of her career from music to beauty and fashion. “Of course, music was the thing that initially caught everyone’s attention, but God had other plans for me,” she explained. She went on to emphasize the joy she finds in her current ventures. “Creating in ways that feel genuine and organic never feels like work to me,” she noted.

Responses from fans flooded social media after a clip of her speech was shared, with one user lamenting, “When she said, ‘music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me,’ I think she’s done.” Another fan bluntly declared, “She’s trying to tell you that she’s not making music anymore.”

Some fans took a deeper dive, suggesting that Rihanna’s departure from the music scene had been brewing for a while. “She never truly loved music; it was just a job to her,” one Twitter user commented, implying that she has transitioned to focusing on her business empire after achieving financial success in the industry. Another user summarized her new priorities, listing her ventures: “God had other plans: Fenty, Savage, Tidal, Dior, and motherhood.”

Despite the uncertainty surrounding her music career, there are those who still hold out hope for a return to the studio. Back in June, Rihanna expressed her desire to rediscover music, stating, “I’ve been working on the album for so long that I kind of put it all aside, but I’m ready to go back in.” As she reflects on her earlier works, she aims to approach them with a fresh perspective.

For now, fans are left to ponder Rihanna’s future in music while celebrating her impactful journey beyond the realm of song.