The history of Drake’s controversial friendship with Millie Bobby Brown, the young actress best known for her role in “Stranger Things,” has garnered significant attention and scrutiny over the years.
Their connection sparked controversy, particularly due to the age gap between the two and the nature of their interactions. Here is an overview of their friendship and the associated controversies.
The story began in 2018 when Millie, who was just 14 years old at the time, revealed that she and Drake, who was 31 years old at the time, had struck up a close friendship.
Millie disclosed that their bond had grown after Drake invited her to one of his concerts in Australia the previous year.
Speaking to W Magazine, Millie described the initial encounter as both of them being enthusiastic fans of each other. She stated, “He was such a fanboy and I was such a fangirl! Honestly, we text all the time now.”
Millie went on to share that Drake played a supportive role in her life, providing valuable life advice and lessons. She spoke highly of him, describing him as an exceptional human being. They had also met for dinners during their time in Sydney.
In another interview at the 2018 Emmy Awards, Millie further praised Drake, calling him a “great friend and a great role model.” She mentioned that they continued to text regularly and even exchanged sentiments of missing each other.
One aspect of their friendship that raised eyebrows was Millie’s revelation that Drake often messaged her about “boys” and that they had gone out to dinner together. Given the significant age difference and the potentially sensitive nature of their conversations, some internet users expressed discomfort with this information.
In response to the backlash, Millie took to her Instagram story to defend her friendship with Drake. She expressed her gratitude for having people in the entertainment industry who supported her career and offered guidance. Millie emphasized that it was her choice to have such individuals in her life and urged critics to focus on more pressing global issues.
Drake did not directly address the criticism at the time, but he did release a song in 2020 titled “When to Say When,” which included the line, “Michael Jackson shit, but the palace is not for kids.” Many interpreted this as a subtle response to the controversy surrounding his friendship with Millie. The reference to Michael Jackson alluded to the late pop icon’s legal troubles, specifically allegations of child molestation at his estate.
Fast-forward to the present, Drake has revisited the controversy in his new album, “For All the Dogs,” released on a Friday. In his track “Another Late Night,” featuring rapper Lil Yachty, Drake addresses those who criticized his friendship with Millie, referring to them as “weirdos.”
“Weirdos in my comments talkin’ bout some Millie Bobby / Bring them jokes up to the gang, we get to really flockin’,” he raps.
Drake’s lyrics reignited discussions on social media, with some fans once again expressing their concerns about his friendship with Millie.
As the controversy continues to resurface, the age difference between Drake and Millie, their friendship dynamics, and the public’s perception of their relationship remain topics of debate and scrutiny.
