Were Drake and Millie Bobby Brown Ever a Thing? The Controversial Rumor Explained

Published 11/21/2025, 1:05 PM EST

In today’s world, rumors spread faster than wildfire, often blurring the line between reality and speculation. And when celebrities are involved in such whispers, both the public and tabloids love connecting dots that may not even exist, whether it is a comment, a photo, or something else entirely. Anything can spark a heated online discussion, and that is exactly what happened with Millie Bobby Brown and Drake. But was their rumored link-up mere conjecture, or was there substance to it?

The media and the masses believed one thing, while the parties involved had their own take on the fiasco.

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Drake and Millie Bobby Brown were never romantically involved, although their long-standing friendship sparked widespread rumors for a long time. The connection between the two began when Brown was 14 and Drake was 32, after they met in Australia. The actress described him as “fantastic” and a “great role model” in a 2018 Access Hollywood interview, adding that they regularly texted each other and the rapper expressed how he misses her. Speaking to E! News, then, she shared moments of excitement visiting his dressing room, but with her family, suggesting how their interactions were casual and not what the headlines pushed.

Despite the attention they got, both Drake and Millie Bobby Brown insisted their bond was strictly platonic. Brown also responded to the debacle on Instagram, highlighting that the media should not turn a “lovely friendship” into front-page fodder, and Drake referenced their friendship in his song 'Another Late Night' to clarify that it was harmless. Romance rumors between them, notably, were largely fueled by the rapper’s long-standing alleged reputation for showing interest in younger women.

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Kendrick Lamar detailed the aspect of Drake’s persona in his song last year, winning multiple Grammys for the same. 

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Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 track 'Not Like Us' made waves for taking a sharp jab at Drake, with the former musician famously singing the line, “I hear you like ’em young. Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-minorrrrrr,” about the latter both in the song and during his 2025 Super Bowl Halftime performance. The effort went on to earn major recognition at the 67th Grammy Awards, bagging Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video, solidifying its place in hip-hop history.

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At last, while the rumors linking Millie Bobby Brown and Drake may have captivated headlines for years, the truth reveals a story of friendship, not romance. Brown, most importantly, has since moved on in her life, now embracing marriage and a very special motherhood experience, leaving past speculation firmly behind. Drake, for his part, continues to navigate his public persona, often addressing popular perceptions through his music. Their story serves as a reminder of how easily narratives can be shaped and distorted by public imagination, proving that not every whisper tells the true story.

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Were you aware of the controversy linking Millie Bobby Brown to Drake before? Let us know in the comments.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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