Drake And JLo Dating 15 Things You NEED To Know
It has been confirmed (with matching Instagram posts no less!) - Jennifer Lopez and Drake are officially dating. They both posted identical photos of them laid on a sofa, cuddling up to each other on Instagram. The picture doesn't look like it was snapped by a pro instead just a close friend, who clearly thought it was time for the pair to go public.
A source told The Sun, "Jen and Drake have tried to keep their romance under wraps by suggesting they are just working together, but the truth is they are an item. They have been seeing each other for a number of weeks and her friends are saying she is already smitten."
Despite the pair sharing an age gap of 19-years between each other, their source revealed this won't cause any problems. They added, "The age gap doesn't bother them. They have fun together and that's all that matters." It's clear the couple are enjoying the fun period of a new relationship together but will they stand the test of time? Here is everything you need to know about the hottest new couple in showbiz.
15 This Is Officially The End of Drake and RiRi
It's fair to say that Drake and RiRi are now officially over. The couple first met back in 2005, when Rihanna was shooting her video for Pon De Replay. In 2009, they were spotted kissing at a party but they both denied any romance and said they were just 'close friends.'
Their first musical collaboration was with What's My Name and since then they have gone on to score two worldwide hits with Too Good and Work. They both supported each other on tour for his Summer Sixteen shows and her Anti world tour. Drake announced he had been in love with RiRi since he was "22 years old" and the pair even got matching shark tattoos.
In October, RiRi finally put an end to the romance as she unfollowed Drake - perhaps this was the time he started chasing after JLo?
14 Drake Chased JLo - Not The Other Way Around
Although many of their fans will believe that JLo pursued Drake - it was actually the other way around and he was the one doing all the chasing. She had a string of Las Vegas shows to perform throughout December, which was great news for Drake as he knew exactly where to find her.
Two weeks ago JLo posted to her Instagram "Look who rolled up to my show tonight to say Hi!" and posted a pic of her and Drake cuddling together. He was also spotted by fans looking very pleased when JLo started to twerk his way after she caught his eye as he watched from the front of the stage.
Many speculated that the two were dating as they were spotted in between the shows enjoying intimate dinners together - and they weren't wrong. Drake has a history of chasing the women he desires and we don't know what he says to them but somehow they all manage to give in to him eventually.
13 They May Have Spent The Holidays Together
As Rihanna flew back to the Bahamas for Christmas, it looks like Drake spent the festive holidays at home with JLo and her two children, 8-year-old twins Emme and Max, who are from her previous marriage to singer Marc Anthony. The photo Drake posted on Christmas Day has almost identical wooden beams in the room as the one he posted to make his relationship with JLo official.
JLo herself was certainly feeling the love this Christmas. She posted on her website, "I have a ritual every year once everyone is asleep I like to go sit by the tree and think about the year that just went by. She added, "This year I can honestly say my heart is full - this year had its ups and downs. But as I sit here in my living room, a house full of family and friends, I feel surrounded by love and overflowing with gratitude for the many new blessings in my life."
12 Rihanna Has Already Unfollowed JLo On Instagram
Did JLo break the ultimate girl code to land Drake? Rihanna certainly thinks so as she has now unfollowed JLo on Instagram and we know that's social media speak for" "You're pretty much dead to me." A source told The Sun, "People in Rihanna's circle are saying she is very unhappy about the whole thing. Only a few months ago she and Drake were still together."
Rihanna has been close to JLo since the start of her career and the two shared many nights together at several showbiz events. When RiRi dropped her fashion collaboration with Manolo Blahnik she gifted JLo a pair of studded, blue boots. In a handwritten note she said, "I know you're gonna wear them better than me!!!"
JLo then returned the love as she wore the thigh-high heels for her Ain't Your Mama music video. She also told E! News, "I'm a huge Rihanna fan and I feel like she's such a girl's girl, which I love, because I'm a girl's girl and she seems very sweet. When asked if she thought the two would ever duet, she replied, "Absolutely! Who wouldn't?" Well a very slim chance of that happening now."
11 JLo Is Not Drake's Type
JLo is one of the most beautiful women in the world before Kim Kardashian came along and stole her crown, she also had the most talked out booty in the world. But is she really Drake's type?
His first love was Keshia Clarke when the two started dating aged only 16-years-old. There were rumors he also briefly dated Nicki Minaj when he showed up backstage at her gigs and he did the same with Serena Williams after he randomly appeared to watch her compete during a tennis match.
Following a short break from Rihanna, he started dating model India Love - who is basically a Rihanna lookalike - and shockingly he also dated Love's sister Crystal Westbrooks. He has also previously hooked up with the star of Kanye Wests's Fade video - model Tayana Taylor. None of the ladies he has dated before are anything like JLo, or carry off her sultry Latina appeal - but he is clearly happy all the same.
10 But JLo Loves Younger Men
The nineteen year age gap between them both will be no problem for JLo as she has previously dated Casper Smart, her former backing dancer, who was more than seventeen years her junior. She was also rumored to be dating Pretty Little Liars star 29-year-old Ryan Guzman.
The Ain't In Funny singer told Ellen DeGeneres, "There's nothing wrong with (dating younger guys). I hate they have a label for a woman who would date a younger guy. If a younger guy is interested in you, what's the big deal? What's the word for the man who's after younger girls?"
She also told Self magazine, "We are desirable older, we can date younger guys and it's not this big taboo. Men have been doing this for years, and it's no big deal. Enough with the clichés about women. We can date younger guys… it's no big deal."
9 JLo Turned Down $350,000 To Spend NYE With Drake
JLo was set to perform a gig at Miami nightclub E11 this year for a whopping $350,000 pay cheque but she pulled out due to "personal and family time." Now Page Six has since reported that she has pulled the gig so she can spend time with Drake instead. Their source revealed, "They are spending time together, working on a new music project."
Considering JLo is one of the highest earning stars in the world, she really doesn't have to chase after the money. Her net worth stands at an estimated $300 million with an annual salary of $20 to $30 million. Drake has a net worth of $60 million thanks to his successful collaborations and endorsement deals with brands like Virginia Black and Apple Music. He still has a long way to go before he catches up with his new girlfriend.
8 Drake's Fling With Taylor May Have Been Staged To Stop Press
Only last month, the world was led to believe that Drake was actually dating Taylor Swift but now it's quite clear the pair were just trolling us. Taylor was a guest at Drake's 30th birthday party and he posted a snap of them stood in front of a small crowd together with the caption: "Is that velvet?" referencing their matching outfits. TMZ also confirmed that the relationship was real and the internet went into meltdown mode.
One fan commented on his Instagram: "Drake posted a picture with Taylor Swift and I have never been so stressed out!!! What IS this?" Another added, "Can someone tell me wtf is up with drake and taylor swift??" It turns out the pair were just announcing their plans to make sweet music together as Taylor has hired the help of Drake to help her next album sound a bit more "grimy." Close call, Drake.
7 Drake Falls In Love Too Easily
Drake has a long history of falling in love with women pretty quickly. In 2010, he tweeted: "Please refer to Nicki Minaj as "Mrs Aubrey Drake Graham (his real name) from now on and don't stare too long she's finally mine." He also confirmed, "I love that girl, man. I'm not going to lie to you. The twist of it, the concept of it, I don't want to give it all away."
Then years later he confessed his love for Rihanna during a speech at the MTV Music Awards this year. He said to the cameras, "She's 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 even though she's younger than me. She's a living, breathing legend in our industry."
There's not doubt that very soon Drake will also be declaring his undying love for JLo.
6 JLo Is Desperate To Get Down The Aisle Again
When it comes to marriage, three divorces won't put her off walking down the aisle for the fourth time. She was first married to waiter Ojani Noa in 1997, they divorced a year later and she started a relationship with Cris Judd but the marriage once again lasted less than two years. After the marriage to Judd, she remarried to Marc Anthony who she started a family with, but they sadly split in 2014 after ten years of marriage.
She has since revealed that she plans to remarry again - when she meets the right guy of course. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, she revealed, "I like marriage. I like the idea of it; I always have. As a girl you never really give up on that fairytale completely." Maybe her fairytale will come true with Drake by her side?
5 They Both Have History With P. Diddy
If there is any truth in the saying 'Nothing bonds people quicker than a common enemy' then JLo and Drake would have hit it off from the start. P Diddy almost destroyed the career of JLo as she became involved in a nightclub shooting in New York almost 20 years ago.
Her boyfriend at the time, P Diddy (real name Sean Combs) fired shots into the air, following a dispute. He and JLo then made a swift exit from the club and ran more than 11 stop signs as they were chased by police cars. It's a scandal not many pop stars would be able to recover so gracefully from, but JLo thankfully managed it.
During another outburst, P Diddy reportedly got physical with Drake over the rights to a song the two were writing together. The song 0 To 100/ The Catch Up was alleged to have first been handed to Diddy but Drake went ahead and released it instead. According to TMZ, Diddy told Drake, "You won't disrespect me again" before he punched him.
Well that's one guest who won't be invited to the wedding then.
4 They Could Become The Next Power Couple
We love a celebrity power couple - especially when it comes to the music industry. Could JLo and Drake be the next Beyonce and Jay-Z? We all believed that Rihanna and Drake or Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris had a shot at the title but it looks like these two are ready to take the crown for themselves. Between the pair, they have 3 Grammys and 10 MTV music awards so they are a strong contender.
Although so far their relationship has only been two Instagram posts together - they have confirmed that there will be an upcoming duet on the cards. A source told E! Online, "Jennifer and Drake are working on new music together."Drake has a long history of performing with his leading ladies - including Rihanna and Nicki Minaj - so now it's JLo's time to have her turn.
3 JLo Will Be Rapped About In The Future
Throughout his record history, Drake has rapped about a total of 129 different women. On his track Deceiving he spoke about his first love Keisha Chante as he rapped, "What up Tessa (Keshia's mother), I love you like my own mama/And your daughter's getting grown, mama/And me, I'm just here working, waiting/patient for her to be ready to love and leave alone drama."
On Succesful, he spoke about Alisha Phillips as he raps, "Wise words from a decent man/Back when I was trying to put a ring on Alisha hand/This lost boy got fly without Peter Pan." And on Worst Behaviour, "I'm with my whole set, tennis matches at the crib/I swear I could beat Serena when she playin' with her left."
It's only a matter of time before JLo gets a rap of her very own - but will it be good or disrespectful?
2 The Twittersphere Was Divided
The worst thing for any celebrity after they have just announced a new relationship is probably when they check Twitter to see how the world has reacted. Just minutes after the pair uploaded their selfie together, the hashtags Drake and JLo started trending online.
Some of the best tweets read, "Drake and JLo are together?? Drake finna be like 'she's someone I've been in love with since I was 2 years old'" Another said, "Y'all think Rihanna really cares about Drake and JLO? Let's be clear. Drake was dating Rihanna. But Rihanna… was dating Rihanna."
One mentioned the age gap as they tweeted, "Drake and JLo have a 17 years age gap. That means JLo was legal when Drake was still in the womb." But others gave him support when they tweeted, "Drake managed to date both Rihanna and JLo within months of each other?! Damn!!!"
1 They Are Not Suited As A Couple
Unfortunately, this relationship might not work out for the best as the couple both have very possessive star signs. JLo is a Leo and Drake is a Scorpio which means there is plenty of sexual chemistry but they both want to keep each other for themselves. All celebrities struggle with managing a work life balance and although they are in their honeymoon stage right now, the future might test them not to get jealous around others.
If they can both put their insecurities aside and concentrate on building stability together then they work on building a strong foundation to their relationship. The other downfall is, unlike Rihanna who is very private about her love life, JLo is a bit more open when it comes to discussing romance. This will open up the couple to be scrutinized - however, they have both been famous for long enough to know that this just comes with the territory.
