AceShowbiz - Rihanna, the 36-year-old "Umbrella" singer, raised concerns at a Fenty Beauty event in Barbados by hinting that her career trajectory may shift away from music. She acknowledged that while music propelled her to fame, "God had other plans" for her.

The singer also shared that her work with Fenty Beauty fulfills her passions and doesn't feel like a job. However, it has been eight years since she released new music, and her last major performance was at the 2023 Super Bowl.

Fans, who have been longing for her highly anticipated ninth album, expressed dismay and speculation on social media. Some questioned if Rihanna's comments signaled her official retirement from music.

One fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express dismay, writing, "Rihanna said God had plans for her elsewhere ... WELP! She officially done fri y'all." What isn't helping Rihanna's fans cope is the fact that she hasn't released a new album in eight years. And earlier this year, the "Pon de Replay" hitmaker was spotted wearing a blue T-shirt that said "I'm Retired" on the front of it.

Despite the concerns, Rihanna has not explicitly confirmed or denied her retirement. Her team has not issued an official statement, leaving fans uncertain about her future in the industry.

In a previous interview in June, Rihanna indicated that she was working on a new album. However, she has since remained relatively quiet about her musical projects.

Fans remain hopeful but cautious, wondering if they will ever hear new music from the iconic singer or if she will prioritize other endeavors.