Drake turns 33: learn the complicated story of romance with Rihanna
On the occasion of the birthday of rapper Drake, we tell you the whole chronology of the relationship he had with the singer of '' Work ''.
Rihanna and Drake have a complicated history that is more than 15 years old. They met in 2005 and from that moment on, they became inseparable. However, over time, their relationship deteriorated and they continued to be friends until 2018, when the friendship finally broke.
The romance between the two artists was one of the most talked about and followed in the music industry. In the following note, we will tell you all about the complicated love story between the singer of "Umbrella", and the rapper, who this October 24 turns 33 years old.
Drake and Rihanna met at a restaurant in Toronto, Canada, when the singer was filming the video for the song "Pon De Replay," her first musical hit in 2005.
It wasn't until four years later, in 2009, that the singers went on their first date. Rihanna and the rapper went bowling at an entertainment venue. Drake would talk about that first night in his song "Fireworks."
When Rihanna was asked in a radio interview about an alleged romance with Drake, the singer replied that they were just friends. However, a year later, in 2010, it would be the same rapper who would initiate the rumors of an alleged romance by saying that the relationship between the two was "almost true."
That same year, the popular ‘Rih Rih’ released the song “What’s My Name,” in collaboration with Drake. In the video of the song, they can be seen holding hands and in a romantic attitude.
In 2011, fans were finally able to see Rihanna and Drake perform live during a performance at the Grammy Awards. That moment raised suspicions again for the public as a strong chemistry was observed between the artists.
A year later, in April 2012, both singers recorded a video together with more intense scenes than in the first one. But just a month later, Drake had strong words towards Rihanna in her song '' No Lie '', where he slipped that she was only interested in being with the singer for one night.
The relationship broke down and the singers did not collaborate on any songs again until 2015. Rihanna was seen with Drake at the Coachella music festival and after a few months, they were seen recording a new video. It would be "Work", the singer's worldwide success.
On the show "Saturday Night Life," Drake said they were just friends. Despite that statement, the artists were constantly photographed together hanging out at nightclubs. American tabloids also reported that the rapper flew to England just to be with Rihanna.
Finally, during the MTV VMAs, Drake confessed his love for Rihanna by presenting her with the prestigious "Michael Jackson Video Award." The rapper noted, "She is someone I've been in love with since she was 22."
Despite the rapper's statements, the romance did not prosper. Later, he would be linked with the model India Love and the singer Jennifer López, although he would continue to leave subliminal messages for Rihanna through her Instagram account, where he published a photo wearing a pair of stockings from the '' Rih Rih '' collection '.
Despite her hints, in 2018 Rihanna declared to Vogue magazine that her friendship with Drake was over. '' We are not friends now, but we are not enemies either. It is what it is, '' the singer said. In addition, she indicated that she was very uncomfortable with the speech the rapper gave at the MTV awards.
Everything seemed consummated when both unfollowed each other on Instagram. However, Drake and Rihanna could have been together at the rapper's 33rd birthday party, according to the US website Page Six. A platonic love that seems to last for a while.
