Rihanna says she 'doesn't have a friendship' with ex Drake (2024)

Seems like Drake was Too Good toRihanna.

The 30-year-old singer admitted that her friendship with the 31-year-old Nice For What hitmaker ended when he declared his undying love for her in front millions while presenting her with an award at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2016.

Rihanna made the revelation in her June cover issue for Vogue as she said: 'The VMAs is such a fan-focused awards show, so having that energy around me, and knowing the people who had received the award in the past, made it feel like a big deal.'

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The Barbadian beauty - full name Robyn Rihanna Fenty - was obviously not flattered by the loving declaration as she said it made her feel 'uncomfortable' because she has a hard time taking compliments.

Rihanna continued: 'Waiting through that speech was probably the most uncomfortable part. I don't like too many compliments; I don't like to be put on blast.'

The two had shared an on-off romance at the time and he was chosen to present her with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award as they have collaborated together on several hit songs.

When asked about the status of her relationship with Drake now, she replied: 'We don't have a friendship now, but we're not enemies either. It is what it is.'

During his award show speech in 2016 Drake admitted that:'She's someone I've been in love with since I was 22-years-old.'

It was such an intense moment that many fans even speculated on social media at the time that he was going to propose.

A bit of an awkward moment came when he seemingly went for a peck on the lips on stage but Rihanna gave him a peck on the cheek before the Canadian rapper continued to lean in and kiss her on the neck.

But the kiss didn't last very long, as he pulled away after several seconds just before Rihanna said several words to him.

Drake - real name Aubrey Graham - met Rihanna at a Toronto restaurant named Avocado in 2005. She was in town to film her music video Pon de Replay.

He described his first encounter with her during the speech as he said he was 'introduced to her as the kid who played background music as people ate their dinner.'

Four years later, they were spotted making out at a Lucky Strike bowling alley in New York in May 2009 just two months after she split from Chris Brown, which happened to be three months after he physically assaulted her on Grammys weekend.

Drake and Rihanna seem to have an on/off romance for years - which includes some occasional drama and a rekindled romance with Brown for a period of time for the Diamonds hitmaker - leading to the unforgettable VMA moment.

The two have collaborated for several tracks together which all seem to be in the middle of their on/off relationship (some of which even seem to be about each other) including: 2010's What's My Name, 2011's Take Care, 2016's Work, and 2016's Too Good.

The Disturbia hitmaker has since moved on and found love with Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel and, although she won't address him by name so as not to confirm their relationship status, she has admitted she's really 'happy' right now.

She explained: 'I used to feel guilty about taking personal time, but I also think I never met someone who was worth it before.

'Even mentally, just to be away from my phone, to be in the moment, that has been key for my growth. Now, when I come to work, I'm all in. Because before you know it, the years will go by. I'm glad I'm taking the time. I'm happy.'

And now that she's reached the third decade of her life, Rihanna is starting to think about what life would be like with a child and how she expects to be as a mother.

She said: 'OK, so now that I'm 30, are there things I'm supposed to do? Should I be worried? Should I be freezing my eggs? What do you do at 30?! I'm not gonna be able to take my eyes off my kid. I know that already about myself. They're going to have to force me to hire a nanny.'

Rihanna can soon be seen starring alongside a star-studded female driven cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Olivia Munn, Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carrter, Dakota Fanning, and Jamie King.

Ocean's Eight hits theaters in the US on June 7 before a UK release on 22 June.

She's proved she's a force to be reckoned with outside the music world after launching her successful Fenty beauty brand.

After adding new strings to her ever-growing brand's bow, Rihanna has turned her attention to dazzling the latest Vogue cover, where she discusses 'fat' days, freezing her eggs and finding 'the one'.

The 30-year-old musical powerhouse, who is set to launch her debut lingerie collection later this year, didn't hold back in the chat, speaking candidly about the pressure she comes under as a public figure.

Rihanna - who recently launched her Fenty lingerie line - has made a point of using a range of models in all shapes and sizes for her brand in the bid it helps promote body confidence.

The Bajan beauty isn't short of confidence herself, revealing she loves her body and can laugh at herself she doesn't feel like she's looking her best.

Discussing the trolling she has had over her weight fluctuating, she reasoned: 'You’ve just got to laugh at yourself, honestly. I mean, I know when I’m having a fat day and when I’ve lost weight. I accept all of the bodies.

'I’m not built like a Victoria’s Secret girl, and I still feel very beautiful and confident in my lingerie.'

Whilst she may be confident in her figure, she is becoming more aware of herself ad her body as she gets older, admitting that fertility is at the forefront of her mind after she turned 30 in February.

Admitting that she doesn't feel any wiser now that she's reached the milestone, Rihanna asked: 'OK, so now that I’m 30, are there things I’m supposed to do? Should I be worried? Should I be freezing my eggs? What do you do at 30?!'

For the time being, however, Rihanna is focusing on her career, although she admitted that she has been taking more time out of work than usual in order to focus on her boyfriend Hassan Jameel.

Whilst the Stay hitmaker has never publicly confirmed she is dating Hassan, she admits she is in a relationship and reveals that things are different than they have been in all her past romances.

Discussing her strong work ethic, she confessed: 'I used to feel guilty about taking personal time, but I also think I never met someone who was worth it before.'

Rihanna is believed to have started dating Hasaan in 2017. The 29-year-old businessman is a member of the ultra-wealthy Saudi Jameel family.

Last year, they were ranked the fourth richest family in the Arab world with a collective net worth of $2.2 billion (£1.6bn), according to Forbes Middle East.

Despite revealing her beau has encouraged her to take time out of work occasionally, she is still juggling many jobs, continuing to perform; launching her lingerie line; and proving she can also model with her stunning Vogue cover.

Posed in front of an idyllic clear blue sky, the Work hitmaker flashed her shoulder in a semi-sheer black blouse with white dot detailing for theMert Alas and Mac Piggott shot cover.

She worked her long tresses into a voluminous mermaid wave which complemented her sultry beauty look and accessorised the attire with silver bangles as well as large silver hooped earrings.

Taking to Instagram, the Bajan bombshell shared her stunning cover shoot for the June issue with her 62 million followers.

Captioning the shot, she simply wrote alongside it: 'So honored to cover @voguemagazine's June issue!' while thanking the many hands who helped bring it together.

Rihanna's dazzling display comes after it was reported that her Fenty x Puma range could now be sued by retailer Freedom United, who claim the singer has ripped off their 'F.U.' logo.

According toTMZ, the rival fashion label sent sportswear giant Puma a cease and desist letter in January, claiming Rihanna was aware of their label's trademark designs and ordering the brand to stop producing the 'F.U.' gear.

Puma hit back two months later, insisting the merchandise - which is no longer being produced - wasn't in infringement due to the use of a different font.

Freedom United is now reportedly planning to file a lawsuit against the pop princess, 30. MailOnline contacted Rihanna's representatives for comment at the time.

Rihanna has been working with Puma since 2014, when she collaborated with the company to launch her ever popular Fenty Puma Creeper shoe.

The Umbrella hitmaker - whose net worth is estimated at $75 million by Forbes - is also the women's creative director of the brand.

Debuting in 2016, her own athleisure range has been huge hit with fans and extremely profitable for the label.

Rihanna revealed her inspirations behind her collections are her fashion icons, model muses and musical favourites from the 90s, as well as her brothers' street style.

She previously told Vogue: 'Women feel empowered when they can do the things that are supposed to be only for men. It breaks boundaries, it’s liberating, and it’s empowering when you feel like, Well, I can do that, too.'