Rihanna Teases New Music: A$AP Rocky Confirms She's 'Cooking' in the Studio!

During an interview on The Jason Lee Show posted on Wednesday, August 5, A$AP Rocky confirmed that global superstar Rihanna is actively back in the studio and recording new music. This revelation has sparked excitement among fans, often referred to as the Navy, who have eagerly awaited new material from the artist. Rocky humorously pushed back against theories suggesting that his relationship with Rihanna and their three children were the cause of her decade-long absence from releasing new albums. "Nah," he stated, adding, "Yo, she in the studio right now. Yeah, I said it. Sorry, babe. Like, bro, she working. She cooking, no funny s–t. Damn, I’ma get in trouble for this." Billboard has since reached out to Rihanna's representatives for further comment on these developments.

While there has been limited public movement regarding Rihanna's new music plans, her most recent release was a track titled "Friend of Mine," which contributed to the soundtrack for the Smurfs Movie in 2025. Earlier this year, she had already fueled anticipation by posting footage from a recording session on social media as part of a "day-in-the-life" montage. In a clip from February, Rihanna was heard saying, "I have to go to the studio after this. And I have to make a Mardi Gras costume for my son after the studio … Longest day ever," indicating her busy schedule balancing motherhood and her return to music.

Rihanna's last full-length album, "ANTI," was released in 2016 and enjoyed significant success, spending two weeks atop the Billboard 200 charts. Her return to the live stage occurred in July when she made an appearance at Jay-Z's Extra Innings show at Yankee Stadium, performing fan favorites such as "Run This Town" and "Bitch Better Have My Money," further signaling her re-engagement with her musical career. Additionally, the interview touched upon more personal anecdotes, with host Jason Lee recalling an amusing encounter with Rocky and Rihanna around 4:30 a.m. ET at a Walgreens, where the couple was playfully engaged in a Nerf gun fight, showcasing their lighthearted moments outside of their public personas.