At the 2025 Met Gala, Rihanna revealed she’s expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky.

Yet despite the news, she assured fans that baby number three won’t derail the long-delayed arrival of her ninth studio album, commonly known as R9. Asked whether the pregnancy might stall her return to music, she answered without hesitation. “Maybe a couple of videos,” she said, flashing a smirk. “I can sing.”

That brief but self-assured comment offered a rare spark of clarity about a project shrouded in speculation for nearly a decade. Since dropping ANTI in 2016, Rihanna has kept fans on edge, teasing new sounds and promising surprises—without ever delivering a release date. Her offhand remark at fashion’s most-watched night signaled that her musical engine is still running, and that motherhood won’t muffle her momentum.

Rihanna’s words also reflected how much her world has expanded. She’s redefined herself in recent years—mother, mogul, designer, and cultural force—yet the music remains close to her core.

“I can sing” wasn’t tossed off lightly. It carried quiet defiance, a reminder that behind the luxury brands and magazine covers is still one of the most distinctive voices of her generation.

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