Don’t get your hope: Rihanna’s new music isn’t coming via Lil Nas X. On Friday, the “Industry Baby” rapper tweeted that he’d be surprised to release a deluxe edition of his album Montero. Well, turns out it was just an April Fool’s joke, rolling stone has learned. Sad, we know.
“So excited to announce MONTERO DELUXE (featuring Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator, NBA Youngboy, Saucy Santana, and more!),” the rapper captioned an intricately designed cover by Filip Custic, who made his Montero album cover. “WILL BE YOURS TONIGHT at 7:00 PM!” »
I’m thrilled to announce that MONTERO DELUXE (featuring Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator, NBA Youngboy, Saucy Santana and many more!)
WILL BE YOURS TONIGHT at 7pm EST!
🥀 pic.twitter.com/dxvd7WCLps— MONTERO (@LilNasX) April 1, 2022
The post was somewhat believable given that the musician has previously teased collaborations with Saucy Santana and NBA Youngboy. Last month he posted screenshots of two songs – “Late to the Party (feat. Youngboy)” and “Down Souf Hoes (feat. Saucy Santana)” – asking fans, “Which one do you all want first?”
When a follower asked him at the time if the tracks were for an eventual luxury release of MonteroLil Nas X replied that he is “almost finishedon a new album.
The prospect of new music from Rihanna — who is currently expecting a baby with A$AP Rocky — sent fans into a frenzy, before many realized the typical shitposter was probably pulling our legs. “You’re going too far with these April Fool’s Day jokes,” wrote a follower.
Though new music ain’t on the way this soon, fans will be able to see him perform this weekend as Lil Nas X is scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. It is in the running for five awards, including album of the year for Montero and Record and Song of the Year for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”.
