Global music icon Rihanna is officially staging her return to the charts with a brand-new single titled "Friend of Mine", scheduled for release on May 16, 2025. After a prolonged hiatus from solo music releases, the announcement has ignited a firestorm of excitement across the internet and among her devoted fanbase.
According to a report by Billboard and confirmed by Rihanna’s team, this will be her first standalone release since 2020, outside of contributions to movie soundtracks such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The singer has largely kept a low musical profile, focusing on her business ventures and motherhood over the past few years.
Speculation is swirling around the potential connection between "Friend of Mine" and the upcoming Smurfs movie, which Rihanna is known to be involved in. Industry insiders believe the new track could serve as a major theme or soundtrack piece for the film, though no official confirmation has been made.
Fans are also hopeful this signals the beginning of a larger body of work, possibly a full-length album, which has been eagerly awaited for nearly a decade. Known for her genre-blending sound and trend-setting fashion, Rihanna’s return is set to shake the music world in 2025.
More details about the single’s artwork, genre, and potential music video are expected to surface in the coming weeks as the release date approaches.
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