Rihanna Marked the start of 2025 with a victory celebration in New York City and proudly announced her achievement in staying sober in 2024.
The 36-year-old singer and entrepreneur shared the milestone in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday night (December 31), in which she was seen in a Manhattan hotel room with friends. Countdown to the New Year as the iconic Times Square Ball drops.
“Y’all, I haven’t had a drink in a whole year! I haven’t had a drink in a whole year.” The post was titled: “New Year, New Me.” “
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The Grammy-winning artist, who last released an album in 2016, spent New Year’s Eve with her partner A$AP Rocky and their two young sons, RZA, 2, and Riot, 1.
The comments section of her video was filled with speculation about her long-awaited ninth studio album, which fans have nicknamed “R9.”
One user exclaimed: “It’s a new album too,” while another joked: “I thought it was a countdown to the album release.”
Although Rihanna has been teasing her for years, she hasn’t provided specific details about new music, leaving fans hungry for more.
Since releasing her critically acclaimed album Anti, Rihanna has turned her attention primarily to her business ventures, including her lucrative Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty brands.
While her absence from the music industry is significant, moments like her Super Bowl halftime performance in early 2023 and her magnetic presence on social media help her remain a cultural icon.
