Latest Verified Release
As of 2026, Rihanna’s most recent new music is the single "Lift Me Up," released in October 2022 as part of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. This marked her first solo single since "Consideration" in 2016 and her first solo-song release outside the soundtrack context since "Stay" (remix) in 2013. No full studio album or solo single has followed "Lift Me Up," making her current release status lean toward a prolonged hiatus rather than an active serial release pattern.
Album Activity and Context
Anti and Career Peak
Rihanna’s eighth and last studio album, Anti, dropped in January 2016. The album included the hit singles "Work" (featuring Drake), "Kiss It Better," and "Needed Me," and solidified her sonic shift toward alternative R&B and indie influences. Since Anti, she has focused on high-profile features, curated compilations, and her Fenty ventures, with only a handful of standalone singles and prominent collabs.
Post-2016 Output and Soundtrack Work
Between 2016 and 2022, Rihanna released scattered tracks, most notably the Calvin Harris collaboration "This Is What You Came For" (2016) and the Travis Scott feature "Pick It Up" (2017). In 2022, her first solo-lead single in years, "Lift Me Up," arrived under the Roc Nation banner, earning her first solo top-10 on the Hot 100 since "Stay" in 2013.
| Title | Release Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti | January 28, 2016 | Studio album | Last full-length studio album as of 2026 |
| Consideration (SZA Remix) | April 2016 | Single | Promotional single linked to Anti |
| This Is What You Came For (Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna) | April 2016 | Single | International chart success |
| Lift Me Up | October 28, 2022 | Single | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack; first solo single since 2016 |
| No new solo singles | 2023–2026 | — | No verified solo single or album announced as of mid-2026 |
Key Discography Highlights
Rihanna’s career spans a definitive pop and R&B era, with a catalog that includes multi-platinum albums such as Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), Rated R (2009), Loud (2010), Talk That Talk (2ANTI, 2016), and Anti (2012). Her shift from mainstream pop to more experimental sounds defined the late 2000s and early 2010s, and she remains one of the best-selling music artists in digital history.
Collaborations and Features (Recent)
Though not solo releases, Rihanna has appeared on high-profile collaborations that shaped the mid-2010s sound. Notable examples include "Stay" (remix) with Mikky Ekko (2013), "The Monster" with Eminem (2013), and "Pour It Up" (remix) with Young Thug (2015). After 2017, public features became rare, aligning with her pivot toward business and creative ventures under the Fenty umbrella.
Current Status and What to Expect
As of mid-2026, Rihanna has not announced plans for a new album or solo single following "Lift Me Up." Industry speculation occasionally links her to potential projects, but there are no confirmed release dates. Her ongoing work in beauty (Fenty Skin, Fenty Beauty) and fashion (Fenty Savage x Puma) suggests music may take a backseat in the near term. Followers should monitor her official channels for any future announcements.
Summary
Rihanna last released a new song in 2022 with "Lift Me Up"; her most recent solo single before that was "Stay" (remix) in 2013, and her last studio album was Anti in 2016. No new solo music has surfaced since 2022, indicating an extended hiatus focused on business and other creative endeavors.