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Rihanna and Aubrey Drake Graham aren't dating. Confirming the matter was the actor-rapper himself during an interview on New York's Hot 97 radio station Thursday morning, May 21.

Asked to set the record straight on the on-going report that he is romancing the R 'n' B singer judging from the fact that they reportedly were seen kissing earlier this week, Aubrey claimed he and Rihanna are "just friends," confirming further that they were just hanging out together and that was all. Pressed with the same question, he insisted, "Nah, nah, nah, It's not like that at all. I'm being honest, man. [She's] just a friend that's all."

Though so, Aubrey wasn't hesitant to sing praise for Rihanna, saying "I have the most utmost respect for her. I think she's so talented."

On Wednesday, May 20, New York Post's Page Six reported Rihanna and Aubrey Drake Graham were seen kissing while they enjoyed a night out together at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge on West 42nd Street on Monday night, May 18. Having 10 friends in companion, "the two of them were stealing kisses here and there the whole night," according to a source. "They were very cute. Both of them were in really good spirits [and] she was having a great time."

Rihanna herself has not yet issued a single word on the matter. Her people also remain silent.