Billie Eilish expressed excitement about the possibility of collaborating with Rihanna in a recent Complex interview. Calling Rihanna her “dream collab,” Eilish reacted to the superstar’s October comment, “If I could only do a song with Billie Eilish, she’s so good.”
Initially, Eilish thought Rihanna’s praise wasn’t real. “I literally thought it was AI,” she said. “She’s my idol, the greatest of all time.” Despite never meeting Rihanna, Eilish admitted she has always wanted to work with her but doubted it would happen. “I’d think, ‘She probably doesn’t even like me.’”
When Rihanna’s shoutout went viral, Eilish shared her disbelief on Instagram Stories, writing, “What in the absolute f—?” Later, she laughed about it. “I was like, ‘Well, b—h, I’ve been here this whole time!’ Rihanna! I’ll do anything you want. That’s insane.”
Eilish’s admiration for Rihanna is longstanding, with the young star calling her “the greatest of all time.” The mutual respect between the two artists has sparked excitement among fans, who are hopeful the connection will result in an epic collaboration.
This interview comes as Eilish continues to ride high on the success of her third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Currently on tour, she recently told CBS News Sunday Morning that while songwriting isn’t her passion, she dedicated herself to it for this album. “Songwriting is something I do so I can sing and perform. I did more writing on this album than ever.”
Known for her innovative sound and emotive performances, Eilish has become one of the defining voices of her generation. Fans are eager to see if her dream collaboration with Rihanna will come to fruition, promising a cultural moment that could blend their unique styles into something unforgettable.