Rihanna Marks 20th Anniversary With 'R20' Vinyl Box, Merch Drop

Rihanna is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Music of the Sun, released on August 29, 2005, with a special commemorative merchandise drop called the “R20” collection. The collection includes apparel such as a layered t-shirt and a hoodie featuring her iconic “Rhenna” character, a figurine with adjustable limbs, and a vinyl box set containing all eight of her studio albums to date. Despite fans' eagerness, Rihanna’s ninth studio album remains unreleased, with the artist recently sharing that she is revisiting and reworking material with a fresh perspective before moving forward. Over the past nine years since her last album, Anti, Rihanna has also expanded her Fenty business empire, becoming a billionaire, and started a family with A$AP Rocky, expecting their third child. Earlier this year, she released the single “Friend Of Mine” from the Smurfs movie soundtrack, offering fans a taste of new music amid the long wait for her next album. The R20 merch is available for preorder on Rihanna’s official website, marking a celebration of her two decades in music.