'No one really knows how long they have been 'official' - they just decided to let it become a thing instead of hiding it from everyone. They're happy,' a source says of the 'Work' collaborators.
- August 31, 2016
AceShowbiz -
Drake and Rihanna are officially dating, according to a new ET Online report. After months of rumors, a source has confirmed to the publication that the Canadian rapper and the Bajan beauty are "definitely a couple."
"They are fully dating," the source says, adding that "no one really knows how long they have been 'official.' " The insider goes on sharing, "They just decided to let it become a thing instead of hiding it from everyone. They're happy."
Drake and Rihanna have never confirmed their relationship status though the Toronto native has numerous times declared his love for her. Most recently, he praised his "Work" collaborator while presenting her with the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at last weekend's 2016 MTV VMAs.
"She's someone I've been in love with since I was 22 years old," he told the audience. "She's one of my best friends in the world. All my adult life, I've looked up to her, even though she's younger than me. She's a living, breathing legend in our industry."
Following their appearance at the annual awards event, the two were spotted looking so in love at a VMA after-party at Up & Down nightclub. "They walked in together and never left each other's side all night," another source told ET Online. "He was so attentive to her. His eyes were never off her. They were necking a lot. They would hug and he would kiss into her neck."
That night, Drake also posted on Instagram a photo of him kissing Rihanna as he congratulated her on her latest achievement. "This is a night for us all to be thankful for what you have done for us! You have affected so many of our lives in the best way possible. Tonight we celebrate you! @badgalriri," he said.
