The new single, Lift Me Up, was created for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, sequel to the successful first film which featured the very first black lead in the MCU.
After the death of star Chadwick Boseman, the future of the Black Panther films was in doubt at first but will continue. Rihanna appeared alongside the cast members at the sequel’s premiere in Hollywood.
After six years away, some fans couldn’t believe how much Rihanna had grown and matured as a singer.
Rihanna’s voice has matured and turned so rich ?!!!!! Okay mama NOW I need solo new Rihanna no soundtrack attach to it. BAD GAL RIRI
— Mimi The Music Blogger (@mdaixo) October 28, 2022
RIHANNA IS GIVING US VOCALS #LiftMeUp #Rihanna pic.twitter.com/rIIgekEqdk
— RonnyxAutumn🪞 (@Ronaldnyamilan1) October 28, 2022
The 34-year-old singer hasn’t lost her talent for finding heartbreaking lyrics either.
BURNING IN A HOPELESS DREAM HOLD ME WHEN YOU GO TO SLEEP #Rihanna pic.twitter.com/KnojWYNSzF
— Stella (@stellaspeaks1) October 28, 2022
i can’t even express what these lyrics make me feel. beautiful. #LiftMeUp #Rihanna pic.twitter.com/kaLccKnUo5
— 𝘃𝗮𝗹 (@RihannaData) October 28, 2022
The song was released with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Rihanna herself has said it’s a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. No wonder that it was hitting some emotional spots for many fans.
Omg the song is so beautiful my eyes instantly teared up 😭 #Rihanna #LiftMeUp pic.twitter.com/TPuqUuUq0S
— gurl (@twittabot123) October 28, 2022
Rihanna’s return to music has certainly gone down well with fans who have missed her over the last six years.
bro i am so obsessed with her voice. i missed her so much🥹 #Rihanna #LiftMeUp pic.twitter.com/6Hke5OzVh6
— Ari (@arisaidthatt) October 28, 2022
As Lift Me Up was created for a film, it could even be in with a shot at the Oscars – something some people are already calling for.
Omg mother is coming for her OSCAR!#Rihanna #LiftMeUp pic.twitter.com/azu5XsH4yE
— Ander (@4ND3R22) October 28, 2022
For some listeners, it’s truly making their Friday and the memes are almost as good.
i've been healed. #Rihanna #LiftMeUp pic.twitter.com/9ON8h8aZSX
— han ᥫ᭡ dian stan account (@btrslover) October 28, 2022
LIFT ME UP HAS ME CRYING😭 THE QUEEN IS BACK!! #Rihanna #LiftMeUp 😭 pic.twitter.com/zGO1PNcHO9
— STAN!! (@oliviacabello17) October 28, 2022
It seems the last six years of absence have done nothing to dim how much people love Rihanna. Plus, with her announcement that she’s doing the half-time Super Bowl show, this could be the start of her full-time return to music.
AND SHES DONE IT AGAIN! BACK LIKE SHE NEVER LEFT #Rihanna pic.twitter.com/XCk98upB8x
— yee yee (@yEeyEe006) October 28, 2022
