Rihanna is starting the new year with a bang, but not in the way her fans might expect. As the relentless demands for her next album flood her social media, RiRi’s sharp response to one particularly bold comment on January 1 proves why she’s not someone to mess with.
In a video shared on Instagram, Rihanna was seen ringing in the New Year with friends, joyfully announcing that she hadn’t had a single drink the entire year. She captioned the post “New Year, New Me,” which was probably meant to be a lighthearted reflection on the start of the year. But, of course, the moment was soon hijacked by a fan demanding new music. One commenter wrote, “We want an album, forehead.”
Rihanna, ever quick with her comebacks, wasted no time in shutting this down with some classic wit. She replied, “Listen, Lorenzo! You ain’t cute enough to be calling me by my black name you dizzy f–k!” Her response sent fans into a frenzy, with many finding it hilarious, some even admiring how she put the commenter in their place.
On social media, fans had a lot to say about the exchange. One pointed out, “Lorenzo should’ve known better ‘cause Rihanna don’t play when it comes to hate. If this was 2012 Rihanna… oh it would’ve been nastier, he’s lucky!” Others chimed in with comments like, “People gotta realize celebrities got feelings too, they ain’t robots.” It’s clear that Rihanna’s confident and unapologetic approach to handling negativity hasn’t changed.
Although it’s been a long wait since her last album, Anti, dropped in 2016, Rihanna hasn’t completely disappeared from the music scene. She’s released a few tracks for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, including “Born Again” and “Lift Me Up.” But her fans are still eagerly awaiting a new LP from the chart-topping artist.
Rihanna has made it clear over the years that she’s in no rush to release new music. But in a June interview with Entertainment Tonight, she hinted that she’s ready to dive back into the studio: “I have been working on the album for so long that I kinda put all that stuff aside, and now I’m prepared to go back in the studio. I’m gonna start—give me a second!”
In the meantime, Rihanna continues to handle both her musical career and online trolls with confidence and flair. As her fans eagerly await her next album, the anticipation only grows—and with RiRi’s sharp sense of humor, it seems the wait will be worth it.