Rihanna Reveals That She's "Back In The STU" With The Neptunes

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Rihanna has been teasing fans about the arrival of her next album and she's confirmed she's back in the studio with Pharrell Williams.

She's kept her fans waiting on pins and needles, but Rihanna is still churning out her forthcoming album. The singer promised that her next project would arrive in 2019, but the year came and went. It's clear that Rihanna has been juggling multiple businesses and as the popularity of her Fenty brand rises, she's shifted much of her attention to its continued development.

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Fans have often trolled Rihanna over the album rumored to be titled R9 and the singer has issued more than her fair share of clapbacks when fans cross the line. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight during New York Fashion Week, Rihanna was asked about her next record. "Dot, dot, dot. To be continued," she told the outlet when asked about the whereabouts of the project. "I like to antagonize my fans a little bit. Well, they antagonize me, too! So, they get it right back."

On Thursday, RiRi added hype around the conversation once again after she shared a photo to her Instagram Story. It suggests that she's once against working with The Neptunes and over the photo she wrote, "Gang. Back in the STU." Of course, that's a nod to the Jackboys' "Gang Gang." She and Pharrell had a massive hit with 2017's "Lemon," so fans are excited to hear what they've cooked up.

Last Friday (February 7) The Cut asked Rihanna how she planned on spending her Valentine's Day. “I’m going to be in the studio," she revealed. "I’m so excited actually. I can’t say who I’m working with, but it’s somebody I’ve been wanting to work with him for a long time." Are you looking forward to another hit from Rihanna and Pharrell?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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