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25 Photos That Prove Drake Has Always Loved Rihanna

Pretty much everyone is team "AubRih!" When Drake professed his 8 years of love for Rihanna for the entire world to see at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, we just about died. After further investigation, we discovered there is a crazy amount of photographic proof that he's always pined after her. Click through and prepare to swoon!
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 26, 2020
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Drake and Rihanna
Drake claims Rihanna is one of his best friends, and that’s clear even in this throwback from 2010.
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The pair rocked “twinning” looks on their way out to dinner.

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Drake had no problem interrupting Justin Bieber’s convo with Rih back in 2011.
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Drake and Rihanna
Drake’s not afraid of a passionate kiss, no matter who is around!
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Drake and Rihanna
Everytime she touches him, he acts like it’s the first time.
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The way he stares at her is so intense!
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Drake and Rihanna
Drake spots Rihanna at a basketball game in 2014 and rushes over to give her a squeeze.
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He gets close and flirty whenever he can.

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Drake and Rihanna
The poor guy is mesmerized by Riri’s moves!
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Drake presses his cheek against Riri’s in her “What’s My Name” video.
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Drake always tries to make Rihanna laugh.
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Drake and Rihanna
Drake gets close whenever possible, like at the 2016 BRIT Awards.
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Drake and Rihanna
He just can’t keep his hands to himself.
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Drake and Rihanna
He can’t believe how lucky he is!
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Drake and Rihanna
He practically worships the ground she walks on.
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He looks hypnotized in their “Work” video
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He makes moves on the dance floor.
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He erects billboards in her honor.
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Drake and Rihanna
He just can’t get enough kisses.
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Drake and Rihanna
He moves in to give her neck nibbles.
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Drake and Rihanna
He listens to her every word.
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Ever the gentleman, Drake takes Rihanna’s hand and guides her off stage at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Drake and Rihanna
He pulls her close and protectively. **swoon**
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Drake and Rihanna
He caresses her in his “Take Care” video.
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Clearly, he loves every moment they get to be together, even on her ANTI Tour.
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TOPICS:  Drake Rihanna