“Sad but also completely understandable when you take into account everything this woman has been put through.

She deserves peace & to live life on her own terms.”

im rooting for britney so hard and this is the perfect team to back her up!!!

A smiling Britney waving atan event

In a now-deleted Instagram post on Wednesday, Britney dispelled any hope for new music.

“Just so we’re clear most of the news is trash!!!

They keep saying I’m turning to random people to do a new album,” she wrote.

A closeup of Julia

“I will never return to the music industry!!!

When I write, I write for fun, or I write for other people!!!”

I’ve written over 20 songs for other people the past two years!!!

A closeup of Charlie XCX

I’m a ghostwriter, and I honestly enjoy it that way!!!"

She finished by including a defense of her involvement with her 2023 memoir.

I’m so LOVED and blessed!!!"

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It’s not happening anytime soon.

Here’s how everyone’s reacting to the news that the rumors aren’t true.

Britney giving the peace sign

Britney being lifted by two dancers

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Britney on the red carpet holding an award

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A person commented "This new generation missed out on the Britney era. That was a time, baby!

Sad, but also completely understandable when you take into account everything this woman has been put through. She deserves peace & to live life on her own terms

Let that girl swing her hips peace

Britney said play with ya momma

She's a legend already. She doesn't have to return

If Britney Jean Spears says she isn't returning to the music industry, I STAND BY HER! She's done more than enough for her fans. True fans will stay fans always and forever! We love you @britneyspears