A recent 80-second video posted by Rihanna offers a rare glimpse into the superstar's incredibly busy life, showcasing a night that seamlessly blends her demanding fashion and music endeavors with her responsibilities as a mother. The candid footage, shared on Thursday night (Feb. 26), takes fans, affectionately known as the Navy, on a several-hour tour of her bustling empire, even dropping the latest hint about her long-awaited ninth studio album, often referred to as “R9,” potentially being in the works.

The night commenced just before 10 p.m. with a Savage X Fenty meeting, where Rihanna, as the boss of her fashion brand, engaged in discussions about colors and patterns with her team. This intensive nearly three-hour session, set to the backdrop of Chic’s 1978 hit “Le Freak,” extended until 1:45 a.m. and concluded with a lighthearted moment of the “slap-happy crew cracking up and giggling 'approved' to sketches just to get things done.” Before heading out, Rihanna also took the time to sign vinyl copies of her iconic LPs: Loud, Music of the Sun, and Good Girl Gone Bad.

Despite the late hour, Rihanna's night was far from over. Around 2 a.m., she announced her next destination: the recording studio. She also mentioned an additional task: creating a Mardi Gras costume for her son after her studio session, noting it as the “longest day ever.” As the clock approached 2:20 a.m., the word “SLEEP” briefly appeared on screen, only to be humorously scratched out, underscoring the relentless pace of her schedule. This mother of three, who shares sons RZA Athelston (three) and Riot Rose (two), and daughter Rocki Irish Mayers (six months) with partner A$AP Rocky, clearly had many miles to go before any shut-eye.

By 3 a.m., Rihanna was observed in a recording studio, diligently punching buttons on the console and seemingly writing lyrics while comfortably snuggled under a blanket and puffer coat. Surrounded by cohorts, she vibed out to unheard music, dancing and smiling as she waved her phone to an unheard beat. This segment of the video, unfortunately, lacked audio, leaving viewers to imagine the sounds of her creative process.

The early morning hours brought no respite. At 5:05 a.m., Rihanna was still immersed in her work, showing signs of being a bit loopy as she joked around with her team. The message “STILL NO SLEEP” flashed across the screen as 7 a.m. approached. It was at this point that she transitioned into “mom mode,” tackling the Mardi Gras costume with a hot glue gun in hand, while Chaka Khan’s 1978 soul classic “I’m Every Woman” played, accompanying a flurry of cutting and pasting sparkly fabric.

By 8 a.m., Rihanna emerged with her son, who was rocking his bedazzled jeans, black jacket, heart-shaped black sunglasses, a pink pacifier, and an umbrella adorned with black sequins and green feathers, completing his festive look. Finally, around 9:30 a.m., wearing a bedazzled Mardi Gras mask and a pink SVG x Fenty sweatsuit, Rihanna packed her son off to school, seemingly ready for some much-needed “me” time. This exhaustive night is a testament to her multi-faceted career, which recently included celebrating the 10th anniversary of her ANTI album, headlining the 2023 Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, releasing “Lift Me Up” for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and voicing Smurfette in last year’s Smurfs movie.