A$AP Rocky has learned that giving Rihanna fans an update on her music can come with consequences. The Harlem rapper recently joked about the aftermath of revealing that his longtime partner had returned to the studio, admitting that he probably should have kept the information to himself.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter at the Academy Museum Gala on October 17, Rocky was asked what happened after he publicly confirmed that Rihanna was working on new music. His response suggested that the revelation did not go unnoticed at home.
“It was hell,” Rocky joked, acknowledging that he regretted sharing the update. When asked whether he wanted to clarify anything about Rihanna’s upcoming music, he declined to offer more details, making it clear that he planned to stay out of the conversation moving forward.
The comments follow Rocky’s appearance on The Jason Lee Show in August, when he revealed that Rihanna was actively spending time in the studio. His remarks immediately reignited excitement among fans who have spent years waiting for the singer’s next album.
Rihanna’s last studio album, ANTI, arrived in 2016. Since then, the global superstar has remained busy with her Fenty businesses, family life, and selected musical releases, but a ninth studio album—often referred to by fans as R9—has yet to receive an official release date.
The anticipation surrounding the project remains high, especially after Rihanna recently revealed that she has an extensive collection of unreleased material. During a Fenty Beauty livestream, she indicated that her music vault contains approximately 170 songs, giving fans another reason to wonder what she might eventually share.
However, having a large collection of unreleased tracks does not necessarily mean an album is ready to arrive. Rihanna has previously spoken about wanting her next musical chapter to reflect her personal growth and artistic evolution, suggesting that she is taking her time with the project.
Rocky’s latest comments offer no new information about when fans might hear the album. Instead, they provide a humorous glimpse into the pressure surrounding Rihanna’s musical comeback—and the consequences of being the person who shares an update before she does.
For now, Rihanna’s next album remains one of music’s most anticipated releases. And if Rocky’s reaction is any indication, fans may have to wait for the singer herself to deliver the next official announcement.
