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Rihanna teases new Smurfs movie involvement but fans frustrated over delayed ninth album, R9, despite rumored release and world tour in 2025.
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Delays attributed to pregnancies, pandemic, and industry setbacks, but hope remains for long-promised reggae album as fans eagerly anticipate official announcement.
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Fans divided between celebrating Rihanna’s latest project and anxiously awaiting new music, as singer hints at upcoming album release and world tour.
Rihanna recently took to social media to unveil the trailer for her latest project, the upcoming Smurfs movie, where she voices Smurfette. While many fans were excited about her involvement and the possibility of new music on the film’s soundtrack, others were left frustrated, demanding updates on her long-awaited ninth album, R9.
Despite teasing the album as far back as 2018, the singer has yet to release it, with delays attributed to her pregnancies, the pandemic, and industry setbacks. However, fans might not have to wait much longer. Reports suggest Rihanna is finally gearing up to drop R9, with a world tour rumored for 2025.
While she has been focused on expanding her family and business ventures, there’s still hope that her long-promised reggae album is on the horizon. But until an official announcement is made, fans remain divided—celebrating her latest move while anxiously awaiting new music.
