Rihanna Hot New 'R8' Album Release 2015: RiRi Gaining Weight from Serious Food Cravings During Studio Sessions? [Pic]

Rihanna has definitely gained a bit of weight, and no one will deny that. The "American Oxygen" crooner appears to be thicker but in all the right places, according to her smoking hot carnival photos.

According to OK! Magazine, the Barbadian beauty packed on the pounds by indulging, rather than drinking protein shakes and hitting the gym. The publication publicly blamed RiRi's fans for her thicker thighs -- not sure if that was a good move!

"'She's surrounded by all her temptations - fried food, beers, cheese, potato chips, even mini burgers while she is in the studio," a source revealed.

"So it looks like the Rihanna Navy is technically to blame for the weight gain," the source continued, "as she's been giving into food cravings while recording music for her new album."

The "B***h Better Have My Money" singer has always sported a slim figure, however the source insisted the weight she has gained is at least visibly showing in all the right places: "She's easily packed on 7lbs and it actually looks great on her."

True!

Rihanna and her Navy majorly spammed Instagram and Twitter with repeated images of her new bangin' bod taken at this year's Grand Kadooment Day carnival in Barbados.

RiRi's loyal band of followers also made sure to shut down any fat-shaming via Twitter, like Dawslay, who tweeted, "People try to fat shame Rihanna for how her body looks here but I honestly think she looks amazing [fire]."

@holy_chris: "'Rihanna is so fat now' - LOL ya'll wish you were this fit."

Some even self-depreciated themselves for their beloved artist -- that is love.

@legal_briefo8: "If Rihanna is fat I'm 6 french fries past gone."

@teenasalaam: "If you callin Rihanna fat, then I'm obese... Don't be ridiculous."

While others decided, if you cannot beat 'em, join 'em.

@steez_andretti: "I like rihanna gettin fatter. Not thick but fat. And that's just fine w me."

@bieberArmymd: "Why are people still saying Rihanna's fat??? If she's fat I wanna be fat too then."

Regardless, in true Bad Gal fashion, Rihanna "couldn't care less really," as the source said. So fans can expect more of her skin-baring snaps and hopefully an album soon?