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Feb 2025
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Is Rihanna Really Closer Than Ever to Re...

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In a new interview, Rihanna spoke at length about her elusive R9 album, and the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is breaking it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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