I was able to create in ways that were very sincere and genuine, organic, and authentic to the things that I love. So, it doesn’t even feel like a job,” Rihanna said.

Rihanna made a seemingly cryptic statement about the future of her music career, and now fans are worried. It's been almost a decade since Rihanna released her last album, ANTI. Since then, there has always been conversation about new music,

Rih’s last album, Anti, was released in 2016 and featured hits like “Work” and “Love on the Brain.” She initially announced plans for a reggae-inspired album in 2018 in a Vogue cover story , with Jamaican producers reportedly submitting hundreds of tracks . The album, often referred to as R9 by fans, has yet to be released.