Rihanna has again captured the gaze of the public eye with a daring 2025 Met Gala entry, not to mention an interesting personal update. She revealed that she is pregnant for the third time with her longtime partner A$AP Rocky—celebrated and queried. While fans congratulated the couple, the other nagging question was about her much-awaited ninth studio album. She hasn't churned out a solo album since 2016's ANTI, and her fans have gotten more impatient. However, Rihanna remains confident about her singing abilities during her pregnancy, telling Entertainment Tonight: "Will the album be pushed back even more? I can sing," she answers that she would still be able to sing regardless of how much time it will take to make one or two music videos, knowing that it surely cannot be done until after the baby is born.
Work Continues Behind the Scenes Despite Life Changes
In contrast to concerns over delays, Rihanna's comments suggest that creative processes have not been halted. She acknowledged that music videos may take longer for fans to see, but the recording is still on the table. Above all, the somewhat vague reassurance was enough to give some glimmer of hope to the fans who feared yet another long hiatus. The singer, who started dating A$AP Rocky in 2021, now shares two kids with him: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot Rose, born after her Super Bowl halftime show announcement in 2023. With a growing family, Rihanna balances motherhood and artistic ambition. On the other hand, romantic milestones may even feed into themes and emotional depth in her next album, offering a more intimate listening experience.
This is what we came for! ???? Rihanna glows as she reveals her third pregnancy at the #MetGala and gives an R9 update. pic.twitter.com/EYFDQWFDfP
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 6, 2025
A Multifaceted Star With More in Store
Anyway, good music is not just about Rihanna’s highly anticipated album. She has also been ordered to be among the key vocal talents in the upcoming Smurfs animated project. She will be singing for the film, which will also feature her debut of new material from the soundtrack. Meanwhile, rumors are continuously suggesting the idea that a massive world tour is in the making, meaning that her comeback could be much bigger than initially contemplated. On the other hand, Rihanna’s hardcore fans stay loyal to her, knowing that everything about an artist and a mother will be on her terms. Speaking confidently—"I can sing"—she is telling everyone that whether she has a baby or not, this is just the beginning for her!
