A year after Rihanna began working on her eighth studio album , the single " FourFiveSeconds " was released , which featured Rihanna paired up with Kanye West and Paul McCartney . Two further singles followed its release : " Bitch Better Have My Money " and " American Oxygen " ; neither made the final track listing for Rihanna 's eighth studio album . During the creation of the album , Rihanna ventured into other endeavours and appeared in the voice role of Tip in the animated feature film '' Home '' alongside Jim Parsons and Jennifer Lopez , the film was based on The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex . Rihanna also released a concept album soundtrack for the film . In late 2015 , Rihanna inked a $ 25 million contract with Samsung that would see her promoting Samsung 's Galaxy line of products whilst Samsung would sponsor the release of her eighth studio album and its supporting tour . The Anti World Tour was announced in November 2015 and began in March 2016 , with Travis Scott supporting in North America and Big Sean supporting at selected European dates . The Weeknd had also initially planned to support at certain European sites , but he backed out citing " unforeseen changes in upcoming projects " . On January 28 , 2016 , Rihanna released her eighth studio album , '' Anti '' , exclusively through streaming service Tidal . The album peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. '' Billboard '' 200 , becoming Rihanna 's second No. 1 and eighth top 10 album on the chart . The album was supported by the release of four singles , including the lead single " Work " , featuring Drake , which topped the US '' Billboard '' Hot 100 chart . Further Platinum-certified singles " Needed Me " and " Love on the Brain " both peaked inside the top 10 of the U.S. Hot 100 . In 2016 , Rihanna was featured on several singles . The first collaboration single was Kanye West 's " Famous " , where Rihanna provided uncredited guest vocals . She was then officially featured on Calvin Harris ' " This Is What You Came For " , which was a success . Rihanna was also featured on Drake 's " Too Good " and on Mike Will Made Its " Nothing Is Promised " . In June 2016 , Rihanna released " Sledgehammer " , a single from the '' Star Trek Beyond '' movie soundtrack . On August 28 , 2016 , Rihanna was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards after performing various medleys of her hit songs
2016 MTV Video Music Awards
2016 MTV Video Music Awards
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