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Rihanna & Eilish: Dream Collab Teased!
29 Apr
Summary
- Billie Eilish cited Rihanna's 'Anti' as a major influence.
- Rihanna has openly expressed a desire to collaborate with Eilish.
- Eilish responded with shock and excitement to Rihanna's comments.

Pop superstar Billie Eilish has shared her current music inspirations, including Billie Holiday and Enya, while expressing anticipation for a potential new album from Rihanna, dubbed "R9." The sentiment is mutual, as Rihanna had previously identified Eilish as her "dream collab" during an interview in 2024. Eilish reacted with visible surprise and enthusiasm upon hearing Rihanna's praise.
Eilish further elaborated on her admiration for Rihanna in a December 2024 interview, referring to the "Umbrella" singer as her idol and the "greatest of all time." Despite Rihanna's focus on her three young children, the possibility of a future musical partnership remains a point of excitement for fans. Eilish's own concert film, "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)," is slated for U.S. theater release on May 8.