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Rihanna announces release date and title of her new song for 2025
Barbadian pop icon and fashion mogul Rihanna has confirmed her much-anticipated return to music with a new single titled Friend of Mine, scheduled for release on May 16, 2025.
This marks Rihanna’s first solo musical release since 2020, outside of soundtrack contributions, ending a lengthy hiatus that left fans across the globe eagerly awaiting her next move.
The announcement has reignited excitement within the music world, setting the stage for what could be one of the most talked-about comebacks of the decade.
Although Rihanna has yet to reveal details about the sound or theme of the new track, Friend of Mine is already attracting attention amid speculation that it might be linked to an upcoming Smurfs movie.
The singer was previously confirmed to be involved in the project, prompting suggestions that the song could double as a key soundtrack release.
Noted for her versatility across pop, R&B, reggae, and hip-hop, Rihanna’s return raises questions about whether Friend of Mine is a standalone release or the beginning of a larger body of work — possibly the long-awaited follow-up to her 2016 album, ANTI.
For now, all eyes remain on May 16 as fans and industry watchers alike prepare for the re-emergence of one of contemporary music’s most influential figures.
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