Last week, Rihanna trolled fans by wearing a shirt that reads "I'm retired," but she recently clarified her decision to wear the shirt and noted that she won't leave the music industry anytime soon.
In fact, the beauty mogul noted that she's currently working on her ninth studio album.
The singer attended the red carpet event for the launch of her latest business venture, Fenty Hair, and she spoke to Extra to clarify whether she'll retire.
"That was just me looking into the future. I'm not retired. I just like that dress. I got it as a gift, and I loved it," she said of her hilarious t-shirt, adding, They didn't read the second line; I'm not retired, I'm just retired from dressing up - it's a lot of effort."
Later on, she gave fans an insight into her music plans during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, saying she's starting over on her new album.
"Yeah, I'm starting over... But I don't want to neglect the songs that I have, so I actually want to go back and listen to stuff with new ears, with my new perspective and then see what applies and what I'm still in love with," she added.
Rihanna further explained that music is "a new discovery" for her, and she's currently rediscovering things. She noted that she has been working on her ninth studio album for a long time, to the point that she "kinda put all that stuff aside."
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Furthermore, the "What's My Name" hitmaker declared that she's ready to return to the studio and start recording songs again.
As of this writing, Rihanna has yet to share an official timeline for the release of her new music.
Rihanna last released an album in 2016 with her record Anti, which contained hit songs such as "Kiss It Better," "Work," "Needed Me," and more.
The singer made a brief comeback in 2022 with the song "Lift Me Up," which was included on the official soundtrack of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
In other updates about the musician, she has been busy launching her latest venture, Fenty Hair, which aims to release products that will repair hair damage on different hair textures.
The brand will officially launch on June 13, 2024.
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