, 36, has once again left fans reeling after a speech at a event in her native hinted at a possible retirement from music. singer reflected on how music propelled her to fame but suggested that "God has other plans" for her future. Her comments quickly reignited fears that her highly anticipated ninth album may never come to fruition, leaving fans devastated.
The pop superstar hasn't released an album in eight years, with her last musical performance being the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. Meanwhile, the music world has been buzzing with massive tours by artists like and , further amplifying fans' longing for return to the stage. Fans react: heartbreak and acceptance Social media exploded with reactions to cryptic comments, with fans expressing both sadness and reluctant support.
" said God had plans for her elsewhere...
WELP! She's officially done, y'all," wrote one fan on X . " is really retired. We're not getting any new music," another lamented, adding a broken heart emoji.
"Music got her attention, but God had other plans. is gone, bye," shared another disheartened fan. Some fans, however, defended decision to focus on other ventures like her beauty empire, .
"People need to stop pressuring for music. She's moved on to other things, and I respect that," one supporter wrote. Rihanna denies retirement for now While comments have sparked a wave of speculation, the singer has not explicitly stated she's retiring.
Earlier this year, she addressed similar rumors after being p.
