Is another collaboration in the works for JAY-Z and Rihanna?

According to sources cited by Page Six, the pair were seen together at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air, where they appeared to be having a “business lunch” discussing potential music projects. This has sparked rumors of a potential music collaboration, possibly for Rihanna’s highly anticipated ninth studio album.

If these speculations hold true, it wouldn’t be the first time the two artists have teamed up. Since JAY-Z signed Rihanna to Def Jam in 2005, they have collaborated on several hit songs like “Umbrella,” “Talk That Talk,” and “Run This Town.” Rihanna has fond memories of her initial meeting with JAY-Z, recalling feeling star-struck during her audition at the label’s office.

While details about her upcoming album remain scarce, sources have indicated that it draws heavily from her Caribbean roots, featuring dancehall and reggae influences. Despite the anticipation surrounding the album’s release, Rihanna has yet to provide concrete details, though she has assured fans it will be arriving sometime in 2019.