THE nature of their relationship has been debated for years but last night Drake finally put an end to the uncertainty – as he revealed he was in love with Rihanna.
The Canadian rapper made the shock announcement as he presented the songstress with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards last night.
Drake made his feelings for Rihanna very clear at the MTV VMAsCredit: Reuters
The couple embraced on stage after he presented her with an awardCredit: AP:Associated Press
Almost bringing the crowd to tears, Drake spoke openly about his feelings for Rihanna – admitting that he fell for her almost as soon as he met her 11 years ago.
He gushed: “She is someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22-years-old.
“She’s one of my best friends in the world. All my adult life I’ve looked up to her.”
Drake has said he was in love with Rihanna since he was 22Credit: Reuters
The singer was presented with Michael Jackson Vanguard AwardCredit: Getty Images
Rihanna performed four times at the ceremonyCredit: PA:Press Association
Drake continued: “What’s most impressive isn’t the endless list of stats, awards or accomplishments.
“She succeeds by doing something which no one in this music industry does – and that’s be herself.”
Rihanna – who performed a whopping four times at the ceremony – was clearly very moved by his kind words and moved in to embrace him.
Fans thought that Drake was about to proposeCredit: Getty Images – FilmMagic
The pair looked very cosy after their emotional on stage anticsCredit: Getty Images
After the awards Rihanna changed outfit for a date with DrakeCredit: Insight News and Features
Drake headed to the club with RihannaCredit: Insight News and Features
And Drake’s actions were just as loud as his words as he lent in to kiss her on the lips in a highly moving moment.
The surprisingly intimate moment between the pair sparked speculation that Drake might be on the verge of proposing to the Bajan beauty.
One twitter user wrote: “Drake is gonna propose rn right?”
Raise your hand if you thought @Drake was going to propose to @rihanna #VMAs pic.twitter.com/tPSRC7TCC0
— Joe Otterson (@JoeOtterson) August 29, 2016
I bet EVERYONE thought that @Drake was about to propose to @Rihanna, because EVERYBODY WANTS THAT, ha! #VMAs pic.twitter.com/77cMWnEnr7
— The Adam’s Corner (@TheAdamsCorner) August 29, 2016
While another tweeted: “Dear @Drake, for the sake of my sanity, please propose to @rihanna #PleaseAndThankYou #HarryWinstonIsStillOpen.”
And another joked: “Raise your hand if you thought @Drake was going to propose to @rihanna #VMAs