Rihanna Stirs Up Speculation with ‘I’m Retired’ T-Shirt in New York City
As legions of fans eagerly await news about her next album, Rihanna, the singer, mogul, and fashion icon, made a bold statement with her latest outfit, perhaps hinting at her current state of mind.
Spotted on the streets of New York, Rihanna wore a striking blue T-shirt that read, in large white letters, “I’m Retired.” Below this eye-catching statement, a smaller red message added, “This is as dressed up as I get.”
Excel Magazine International reports this sartorial choice has set the internet ablaze, with fans and media alike speculating on its meaning.
Rihanna paired the T-shirt with a stylish navy blue maxi skirt featuring a mermaid silhouette.
The flared hem gracefully swished against her ankles as she walked, adding a touch of elegance to her look. To complete her ensemble, she carried a lime-green leather woven handbag, wore bright red sneakers, and donned blue shield sunglasses, injecting vibrant colors into her outfit.
The Grammy-winning artist’s fans have been eagerly awaiting her ninth studio album.
Her last album, Anti, was released in 2016, and since then, Rihanna has occasionally teased new music projects.
However, her focus has also shifted to other ventures. She has been expanding her beauty and fashion empire with brands like Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Savage x Fenty, Fenty Hair, and Fenty Eau de Parfum. Additionally, she has started a family with her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky.
Despite the bold statement on her T-shirt, fans should not take it too seriously. Rihanna has admitted to having a playful side, often engaging in light-hearted trolling.
In an interview with Interview magazine published in April, she said, “The troll in me, she had a time. Unfortunately, you can’t take anything back from the internet, so I will always have the reminders, but the best troll in me is the silent troll.”
While the meaning behind her T-shirt remains ambiguous, one thing is certain: Rihanna continues to keep her fans on their toes, whether through her fashion choices or her music career.