We have not had a Rihanna album since ANTI in 2016. The rumor of a future album comes and go. In the meantime Badgal had 2 children and launched a very succesful cosmetic brand.

Does she even care about music anymore? Will we hear an album before the end of next year?

If an album (not an EP or a single) is released before December 31th 2024 then the answer will be YES, if not then NO.