DJ Khaled hesitantly shared, “Riri, I love you very much. I want to be by your side,” recounting their journey to visit Rihanna’s hometown

DJ Khaled recently expressed his deep admiration for Rihanna, stating, “I love Rihanna so much.”

This declaration of affection sheds light on the close bond shared between Khaled and Rihanna, a connection that extends beyond professional collaboration into a genuine friendship. The story behind their closeness traces back to their collaborations in the music industry, where they’ve worked together on his tracks like “Wild Thoughts” and “Work.” Through their shared experiences in creating music, Khaled and Rihanna have formed a strong rapport built on mutual respect and admiration for each other’s talents. Their friendship is characterized by genuine affection and support, evident in Khaled’s heartfelt expression of love for Rihanna. Their bond serves as a testament to the power of music in forging meaningful connections and fostering camaraderie among artists.

DJ Khaled is enthusiastically supporting Team Rihanna at the 2023 Super Bowl. The rapper expressed his admiration for his “Wild Thoughts” collaborator during an interview with Page Six at Michael Rubin’s star-studded Fanatics party at the Arizona Biltmore. “RiRi, I have immense love for you,” DJ Khaled, aged 47, conveyed, responding to a query about any special message he had for the Fenty Beauty founder ahead of her highly anticipated halftime performance on Sunday.

“Congratulations in advance. The Super Bowl has been renamed ‘RiRi Super Bowl.’ I’ll be ready with my airhorn, and I’ll be ordering myself a well-done cheeseburger.”