In a surprising revelation, priest Gerald Johnson shared his alleged experience of visiting hell following a heart attack in 2016. During this near-death experience, Johnson claims he found himself in hell, an experience he described vividly on TikTok. Contrary to popular depictions of hellish torture involving heavy metal music, Johnson reported that it was Rihanna’s song “Umbrella” being played, along with Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.”

Johnson recounted his journey, explaining that he initially believed he was ascending to heaven due to his good deeds on Earth. However, he found himself descending instead. He described a section of hell where music was played by demons, who sang popular Earthly songs with the intent to torment souls who did not worship God through music during their lives.

The priest’s account of hellish torment through familiar songs is a stark contrast to the typical depictions of hell. He expressed that the experience was so harrowing that he “wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.”

Interestingly, while Johnson’s depiction paints Rihanna’s music in a dark light, her fans are eagerly awaiting her new album, which has been highly anticipated since her last release in 2016. Despite teasing the possibility of releasing her new album, dubbed ‘R9’, by the end of 2023, Rihanna has yet to drop it. She recently told Entertainment Tonight that she is prepared to return to the studio and is starting over with the album, though she will not abandon the songs she has already created.

As Johnson’s extraordinary claims circulate, they add an unusual dimension to the conversation around popular music and its impact, while Rihanna’s fans continue to hope for new releases from the beloved artist.