Rihanna's R9 Update & Baby No. 3 Announcement

Rihanna stole the spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala not just with her pearly-white Marc Jacobs look but with the news that baby number three is on the way. Yet even with a growing family, she made one thing crystal clear: R9 isn’t getting delayed. When asked if her pregnancy might push the album back (again), she didn’t hesitate—no delays, just maybe a couple of videos might have to wait. She reminded everyone that she can still sing, pregnancy or not, and she’s not slowing down.

Considering she’s been teasing R9 since 2016, fans could’ve taken that with a grain of salt—but this time, something about her tone made it sound more final, more grounded.

The Album That’s Taking Its Time

There’s been a nearly nine-year build-up to this mysterious ninth album, and it’s become a bit of a pop culture myth. Rihanna’s dropped hints about reggae influences, experimental sounds, and an unexpected direction. She’s even said she cracked the code on it recently, emphasizing that the project reflects her current self—not the version of her that last released music in 2016. At this point, she’s not making music for hits or for hype—she’s aiming for something lasting. A$AP Rocky, by her side throughout this process, seemed just as confident and proud during the Met Gala. He didn’t need to say much. The vibe they gave off was one of balance—between family, creativity, and empire-building, which is kind of Rihanna’s whole thing now.

Tour Dreams and Fan Patience

Even though there’s still no official release date, fans have a gut feeling this might finally be the year. Back in late 2024, rumors of a world tour started swirling, and if R9 really is wrapped or close to it, a 2025 tour could still be in play. Rihanna’s juggling Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty, and now Fenty Hair—on top of motherhood—yet somehow the music hasn’t vanished completely. The Navy has waited through every tease, tweet, and red carpet quote, and while some are skeptical, most are just eager. When she drops even a second of a new track, the internet will implode. Whether it’s this summer, fall, or even early next year, R9 feels closer than ever—and when it lands, it’s bound to shake things up.