Last night at a launch event in Barbados, Rihanna left her fans reeling by declaring her retirement.
RiRi expressed: “Music was the element that drew the spotlight, but fate directed me elsewhere. I found the opportunity to create in ways that resonated deeply, sincerely, and genuinely with my passions.”
According to sources, Rihanna, who is expecting her third child, is putting her microphone aside to dedicate more time to her expanding family.
Rihanna is the mother of sons RZA, aged 2, and Riot Rose (born in August 2023).
Watch Video of Her Announcement HERE
As a mother of three, she has amassed over $1 billion as a business mogul. She made her musical debut with the album Music of the Sun in 2005 when she was just 17. Throughout her career, she has secured 14 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, she ranks among the top-selling digital artists of all time, with 60 million albums and 215 million digital tracks sold.
The three-time Grammy award winner’s chart-toppers include “Umbrella,” “Run This Town,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “All of the Lights,” “We Found Love,” and “Don’t Stop the Music.”
Fans of Rihanna, who have eagerly awaited a new album, reacted strongly to the news on X (formerly Twitter). Many are in a state of grief.