The admiration between pop icons Billie Eilish and Rihanna is reaching new heights, as Eilish recently responded to learning that Rihanna listed her as a “dream collaborator.” In an interview with Complex, Eilish revealed her disbelief and excitement, calling Rihanna “literally my idol” and “the greatest of all time.”
“I Thought It Was AI”
Eilish confessed that when she first heard Rihanna’s comment, she couldn’t believe it was real:
“I literally thought it was AI. I’ve never met Rihanna. She’s my complete dream collab. I always think Rihanna when people ask who I want to work with, but I never say it because it didn’t feel real.”
Eilish admitted she had assumed Rihanna might not even know her music, adding:
“Why would I ever think she even liked me? I’ve never heard from her or had any interaction with her.”
Rihanna’s Praise for Eilish
https://www.tiktok.com/@bomseenIn October, Rihanna surprised fans by mentioning Eilish as her dream collaborator during an Access Hollywoodinterview. The Fenty mogul expressed admiration for Eilish’s artistry:
“Billie is the most anti, coolest girl ever. I feel like she’s creating her diary vocally. It’s incredible.”
Eilish was floored by the mutual respect, saying:
“What do you mean, ‘If only?’ Rihanna! I’ve been sitting here this whole time! I’ll literally do anything you want.”
Rihanna’s Musical Hiatus and Eilish’s Momentum
Though Rihanna has largely stepped back from music since her 2016 album Anti, her Super Bowl halftime performance and ongoing cultural dominance keep her in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Eilish has continued to soar, releasing her critically acclaimed third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, earlier this year.
Eilish also made waves with her feature on Charli XCX’s remix of Brat’s “Guess.” Reflecting on her approach to collaborations, Eilish admitted:
“My dream collab, aside from whatever Rihanna wants, is not having to have any contact with anybody. Even if it’s someone I’m super close to.”
What’s Next?
With Rihanna’s admiration for Eilish now public and Eilish’s enthusiastic response, fans are already speculating about what a collaboration between the two artists might sound like.
For now, Eilish continues to enjoy a strong awards season, with seven Grammy nominations for her latest album, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year. Whether or not this mutual admiration blossoms into a musical collaboration, one thing is certain: the world is ready for a Billie x Rihanna moment.
