September 20th 2024.
After a long wait, it seems that Rihanna may finally be returning to the music scene. It has been eight years since the release of her last album, Anti, and fans have been eagerly anticipating new music from the talented star. With eight studio albums and numerous awards, including nine Grammy wins, Rihanna has solidified her place in the music industry. However, despite her popularity, she has not released any new music since 2016, with her last single being part of the soundtrack for the 2022 blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
But it looks like all of that is about to change, as rumors have been swirling that Rihanna and her long-time partner, A$AP Rocky, have been attending secret recording sessions at the Red Bus Recording Studio in London. The couple, who were friends before they started dating in 2020, share two sons and are reportedly collaborating on a tribute song for their late friend, Fatman Scoop.
Scoop, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, was an American rapper, hype man, and radio personality. Tragically, he passed away last month after collapsing on stage during a performance in Connecticut. The disturbing footage of the event went viral, showing Scoop climbing onto a stage platform before falling over. Despite the efforts of emergency staff to perform CPR, he could not be saved and was pronounced dead later that day. The cause of his death has not yet been revealed to the public.
According to sources, Rihanna and Rocky are working with other friends of Scoop to honor his memory through their music. The two musicians have had a close working relationship throughout their careers, with their most recent collaboration being Scoop's unreleased single, Happy Hood, for Rocky's album, Don't Be Dumb.
It has been reported that the upcoming song will be released as a tribute for Scoop on Rocky's new album. A source close to the project shared with The Sun that Rihanna was offered the opportunity to contribute her vocals to the song after Scoop's passing. The source also revealed that the Umbrella singer spent a few days at the Red Bus Recording Studio in London, working on the track. It was a low-key visit, and she stayed there until the early hours, pouring her heart into the song.
In a previous interview with Zane Lowe on The Zane Lowe Show, Rocky shared that the track would feature some very special guests. "I literally tried to figure out how to get my favorite rappers," he said. "So I got a track with Fatman Scoop, Flavour Flav, Slick Rick, Morrissey, and Busta Rhymes all on one. It's kind of nuts. We call that one Hood Happy. That's coming soon."
Originally, the song was supposed to be released on August 30, the same day Scoop passed away. However, it has since been postponed until later this year so that the rapper can re-record it with new vocals from Rihanna and other stars. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of this tribute song, and it is expected to be a heartfelt and powerful tribute to the late rapper.
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