Rihanna’s New Album ‘Anti’ Finally Set For Release After Suffering Delay? RiRi Gives Hint Via Selfie
Rihanna has reportedly finished her new album, "Anti," based on the selfie she shared on her Twitter account.
"Anti" was supposed to be released during the holiday season, but suffered a delay because of the "American Oxygen" hitmaker's alleged boyfriend, Travis Scott, said Singers Room.
This was reportedly confirmed by songwriter Glass John, who contributed to the track "Kiss it Better."
"Travis keeps putting doubt in her mind. The album would've been out on Christmas, if Travis hadn't convinced Rihanna that it wasn't good enough. What has he produced to say this!!?!!! I'm fighting to get 'Kiss It Better' to the world. But Travis Scott has been delaying it," he complained.
John added of Travis Scott, "He's wasting valuable studio time trying to come up with a song that can top 'Kiss It Better' and he cannot because it's the best damn song."
Another report from Daily Star alleged that Rihanna's new album, "Anti," was supposed to feature Kanye West as executive producer, but the rapper dropped out in order to work on his own album, "Swish."
"FYI Kanye is not EPing Anti!!! We're both working on our own projects now!" confirmed Rihanna.
Meanwhile, Rihanna surprised her fans by posting a selfie on her Twitter account while she's wearing luxurious nappa leather rhinestone headphones attached to a bejeweled crown. She wrote the caption, "Listening to ANTI."
For those who do not know, the headphones were made by Dolce & Gabbana worth $8,895 USD, noted The Verge.
Not only did the photo of the "Diamonds" hitmaker hint that her new album is already done, but Rihanna's producer, Kuk Harrell, also posted a selfie on his Twitter account, which he captioned, "It's a celebration! #ANTIisFinishedParty."
Harrell has worked with Rihanna in the past for multiple tracks, including the hit song "Umbrella."
According to Daily Mail, Rihanna will kick off her world tour on Feb. 26 in San Diego, California to promote her new album. The tour will last for six months with RiRi performing in 69 shows.