Rihanna - new music in the studio, no 2026 tour dates yet
Published on 09/02/2026 at 13:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rihanna is back in the studio working on new music. According to an August 6, 2026 interview with A$AP Rocky, he confirmed that she is currently in the recording studio and actively working on new material for her long-awaited ninth album, often nicknamed R9, without a release date yet announced BBC report.
Rihanna’s current studio work in 2026
Rihanna’s partner A$AP Rocky described her as being “in the studio right now” and said that she is “cooking” new music, giving fans a concrete confirmation that new songs are in progress in 2026 TheGrio interview coverage.
The BBC’s summary of Rocky’s appearance on The Jason Lee podcast reiterates that Rihanna is working on new material but that no title, track list or release date has been revealed, keeping the project officially undated as of early September 2026 BBC news article.
What we know about Rihanna’s ninth album
Several 2026 round-ups of Rihanna’s upcoming work explain that fans have been referring to the next studio record as R9, a nickname she herself has acknowledged in interviews, even if the title has not been formally confirmed as the official album name Elle feature on R9.
These overviews emphasize that Rihanna’s last full studio album remains Anti, released in 2016, and that the new project has been in development for years, with reports of studio visits in New York and other locations but no completed track list or scheduled launch date announced by her label or official channels.
More news and background on Rihanna
For further reporting on Rihanna’s catalog, studio work and chart history, the internal archive offers broader coverage for readers in Germany.
Rihanna’s musical identity and core works
Rihanna is widely recognized as a pop and R&B artist with strong roots in Caribbean influences, particularly dancehall and reggae, which shaped earlier hits while later albums such as Anti leaned into atmospheric R&B and alternative pop textures.
Current live status and what’s next
As of early September 2026, there is no announced live date at present for Rihanna, with no officially listed tour or headline concert schedule for German venues or elsewhere.
Rihanna at a Glance
- Act: Rihanna
- Genre: Pop, R&B
- Origin: Saint Michael, Barbados
- Active: since 2005
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Roc Nation
- Key works: Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), Loud (2010), Talk That Talk (2011), Anti (2016)
- Current album/single: Anti, released January 28, 2016
- Charts / certifications: Anti reached high positions on international charts and earned multiple Platinum certifications in several countries.
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently Asked Questions about Rihanna
Is Rihanna releasing her ninth album R9 in 2026?
As of early September 2026, Rihanna has not announced a release date or final title for her ninth studio album, though she and A$AP Rocky confirm that she is actively recording new music.
Does Rihanna have any confirmed tour dates in Germany in 2026?
No official German tour dates or concerts by Rihanna are listed for 2026 on primary ticketing platforms or her official site; German fans currently have no confirmed show to attend.
What was Rihanna’s last studio album before the new material?
Rihanna’s last full studio album remains Anti, released in 2016, and the current studio sessions are expected to lead to her first new full-length project since that record.
