Rihanna shines in Barbados with opulent Carnival look as she celebrates Crop Over Festival

Barbados' annual Crop Over Festival saw an unforgettable appearance from its most famous native, Rihanna. The event, also known as the Grand Kadooment parade, took place in St. Michael, and the 36-year-old superstar made a grand entrance that captivated everyone in attendance.

Walking the vibrant streets of the Caribbean island, Rihanna dazzled in a custom bedazzled costume adorned with gold and bronze jewels that shimmered under the sun. The "Umbrella" hitmaker's ensemble was further accentuated by a matching gold and bronze headpiece, complementing her chestnut tresses streaked with blonde highlights. 

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Rihanna's Carnival look epitomized luxury, with every inch of her body decked out in glittering jewels. However, no Carnival attire is complete without feathers, and Rihanna's costume was no exception. Starting from her shoulders and extending down to her legs, her costume featured elaborately placed, colorful feathers that soared high above her head, adding an extra grandeur to her already stunning appearance.

The Fenty Beauty mogul is known for her show-stopping Crop overlooks, each year bringing something new and exciting to the parade. In 2019, Rihanna opted for a hot pink mini dress under a cascade of pink feathers. Her look was completed with bold green eyeshadow and Bantu knots, showcasing her ability to mix traditional Carnival elements with her unique fashion.

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After a few years of hiatus, Rihanna's return to Crop Over was met with immense excitement from fans and festival-goers. Her outfits set new standards for Carnival fashion each year, and her 2024 appearance was no different.

New music coming soon

The mom of two, fan-favorite singer and businesswoman, is letting her fans know that she is, in fact, not retiring. Rumors about her retirement started after she was photographed wearing a top that indicated her decision to stop making music. However, in her latest interview, she revealed that she is working on new music right now and wants fans to know she will be releasing R9 shortly.

“That was just me looking into the future. I’m not retired. I just like that dress. I got it as a gift and I loved it,” she said to Extra on the Fenty Hair red carpet event in Los Angeles. “They didn’t read the second line, I’m not retired, I’m just retired from dressing up — it’s a lot of effort,“ she clarified after going viral for her apparent statement.

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Rihanna also explained that her journey with her 9th album has changed, and she is starting from a new perspective and sound. “Yeah, I’m starting over,” she said to Entertainment Tonight. “But I don’t want to neglect the songs that I have, so I actually want to go back and listen to stuff with new ears, with my new perspective, and then see what applies and what I’m still in love with.”

“I think that music, for me, is a new discovery. I’m rediscovering things. I have been working on the album for so long that I kinda put all that stuff aside and now I’m prepared to go back in the studio. I’m gonna start — give me a second!“ she added.