Rihanna releases new song for The Smurfs after eight years of silence

In January 2025, a video of Rihanna performing in a bar surfaced online, sparking a wave of emotions among fans. Many urged the singer to return to studio work and release new songs, as her last album, “Anti,” was released back in 2016. Since then, the star has avoided specific answers to questions about new tracks.

However, something has changed. The Barbadian pop icon has once again created new music, although it is not a solo album this time. Her new single, “Friend of Mine,” was included in the soundtrack for the upcoming cartoon The Smurfs.

This release took place against the backdrop of another important event in the lives of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky – the couple showed off their newborn child for the first time before the 2025 MET Gala. This raised new questions among fans about releasing new music, but Rihanna assured them that she would continue to work on new songs, despite motherhood.

So, fans waiting for new songs from Rihanna will either have to enjoy the album “Anti” again or wait for the release of the latest children’s cartoon. The first trailer for “The Smurfs” is already available, and the single can be pre-saved on your favorite music platforms.

A$AP Rocky previously showed off a ring with a figurine of Rihanna, which became a symbol of their love and was made of gold.