Rihanna has sparked speculation about her music career after being seen wearing an 'I'm Retired' T-shirt while out in New York City with A$AP Rocky. Fans were left wondering if she had officially retired from music or if it was a playful joke. However, Rihanna has clarified that she is not retiring and is, in fact, preparing to return to the studio to work on her highly-anticipated ninth album, often referred to as 'R9'. She mentioned that she is 'starting over' but intends to revisit and possibly include some of her previously recorded songs in the new project. Rihanna addressed the viral reaction to her T-shirt, stating, 'Clearly, I'm here! Clocked in!' and reassured fans that new music is on the way. Despite the viral rumors, Rihanna is in her working mom era.
Rihanna ‘Starting Over’ On Long-Delayed New Album—And Denies Retiring Despite Viral Rumors https://t.co/bNiHxooYbU https://t.co/COseiVyMH7
Rihanna Addresses Viral 'I'm Retired' T-Shirt, Insists New Music Is Coming https://t.co/jd9zSxpbB2 | 🔗👇
The wait goes on – Rihanna says she's "starting over" on new album 'R9' https://t.co/CMEqJ4VTKb
Rihanna reveals she’s going back to the studio to “start over” on her new album. https://t.co/HGCFu7Ifmq
Rihanna responds to fans being triggered by her viral “I’m retired” t-shirt: “People got triggered with that ‘Retired’ word. They were like, ‘We’re never getting any album now!’ Yeah [it’s just a t-shirt]. Clearly, I’m here! Clocked in!” (ET) https://t.co/nXjLoKTz9N
Rihanna is in her working mom era. https://t.co/ZczuYLXYNx
#R9 update: Rihanna reveals to ET that she’s “now prepared” to go back to the studio to work on her album: “Starting over, but I don’t want to neglect the songs that I have. I want to actually go back and listen to stuff with new ears with my new perspective and see what [songs]… https://t.co/4upjoa1KiU
Rihanna responds to fans being triggered by her viral “I’m retired” t-shirt: “Clearly, I’m here! Clocked in!” 💀 #FentyHair https://t.co/8OcYZah9zJ
‘R9’ update! 🚨 Rihanna reveals she is “starting over” and is NOW prepared to go in the studio to work on her highly-anticipated album. #FentyHair https://t.co/L1szsVfNYn
Is Rihanna retired? 👀 https://t.co/ahrjADCVyL
A message on Rihanna’s dress has fans wondering if she has really retired from music or if she’s just trolling. https://t.co/e6Vd4dYxfx
Rihanna Rocks 'I'm Retired' T-Shirt with A$AP Rocky While Fans Await Her Ninth Album https://t.co/CCuaB1vpb4
Rihanna trolls fans with ‘I’m retired’ T-shirt while out in NYC with A$AP Rocky: ‘Never getting an album’ https://t.co/AVg30yw93f https://t.co/1yaWKM0yWk
Rihanna seen wearing an “I’m Retired” shirt 📸 https://t.co/lhC2MSe5Iv
Rihanna steps out with an “I’m Retired” shirt. https://t.co/01uXbFzp30