It's been years since Rihanna dropped a new album, but we've hit the 15-year anniversary milestone since the pop titan kicked off her career with her debut single, "Pon de Replay" on May 24, 2000.

On Sunday (May 24), Bad Gal took to social media to celebrate the release of the dance single with a heartfelt note. "#15YearsOfRihanna Thank you for all the love on this hashtag today," the chart-topper, 32, posted on her Instagram Story. "Man this is trippy. Feels like just yesterday I was shaking in the hallways of Def Jam waiting to audition for Jay. 'Pon de Replay' is where it all began."

Later on, Rih turned her attention to her loyal Navy. "15 years later and I'm here because God led me to you, and you guys have held me up, supported me, tolerated me, loved me, kept it too real with me, and we gon always be connected because of that," she continued. "I love you Navy, and I cherish you. I’m so grateful to be gifted you as my fans and family. G4L!"

Earlier this month, the pop titan told fans that she "lost" the follow-up to 2016’s ANTI and we can only hope that her mention was nothing more than a joke. Nonetheless, Rih dropped a PARTYNEXTDOOR collaboration called "Believe It" in March to keep fans at bay.

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