Rihanna is back with new music after a three-year hiatus—this time for the big screen.
On Friday, May 16, the global superstar dropped her highly anticipated single, “Friend Of Mine,” along with a vibrant music video as part of the official soundtrack for the upcoming Smurfs movie. The track marks Rihanna’s first release since 2022 and offers fans a taste of her evolving sound, blending electronic dance music (EDM) with pop.
Clocking in at just under four minutes, the video is a dazzling trip into Smurf Village, where Rihanna parties alongside Papa Smurf and Smurfette. Animated visuals capture the whimsical tone of the movie while RiRi’s energetic vocals play over a catchy beat:
“Ooh, I think the word here is déjà-vu / Just met you tonight, but you feel like a friend of mine.”
Rihanna Reprises Role as Smurfette in Star-Studded Film
The Smurfs movie is set to premiere in theaters on July 18, with Rihanna reprising her voice role as Smurfette. She’ll be joined by an impressive cast, including Octavia Spencer, James Corden, and Dan Levy.
According to the official synopsis, the plot follows Smurfette and her friends on a daring rescue mission:
“When evil wizards Razamel and Garmael kidnap Papa Smurf, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a journey into the real world to save him.”
You can catch a glimpse of the animated adventure in the official Smurfs movie trailer, now available online.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Might Stick to ‘R’ Names for Baby #3
In related news, A$AP Rocky teased fans with a possible baby name during his appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. When asked if he and Rihanna will continue the trend of giving their kids names that start with “R”—following sons RZA and Riot—the rapper responded confidently:
“For sure,” Rocky confirmed.
However, there’s a twist. Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, jokingly suggested the couple name their next baby A$AP Joe, after helping secure the rapper’s acquittal in a previous legal case. Whether or not they’ll take the name seriously remains to be seen, but the joke has certainly added to the anticipation.
