Rihanna to release new single "Friend of Mine" this Friday

As she expands her family, and prepares for the birth of baby number 3, Rihanna's new album R9, has been relegated to being a bunch of movie soundtracks. While it is not the music comeback Rihanna fans were hoping for, it is certainly something of sorts to say the least! We’re Smurf’n ready though! 

Rihanna's new single, "Friend of Mine", which will be featured in the upcoming Smurfs movie and soundtrack, arrives this Friday! Rihanna is the voice behind Smurfette in the upcoming movie, which hits theatres July 18th. 

new #SmurfsMovie trailer 🩵 featuring “Friend Of Mine” from the Smurfs soundtrack out friday. pre-save now. 🪩🎵 pic.twitter.com/c2keWCVwYN

— Rihanna (@rihanna) May 14, 2025