Millie Bobby Brown on Her Friendship with Drake – What She’s Said & How the Rapper Addressed It in a Song
Millie Bobby Brown, best known for her role as Eleven on Stranger Things, has spoken about her friendship with rapper Drake multiple times, sparking public curiosity and even some controversy. Their connection, which began when Brown was still a teenager, raised eyebrows due to their age difference—but Brown has consistently defended their bond. Now, years later, Drake himself appears to have referenced their friendship in a song, bringing the topic back into the spotlight.
Millie Bobby Brown on Her Bond with Drake
Brown first mentioned her friendship with Drake in a 2018 red carpet interview, revealing that the rapper had been a supportive figure in her life. She shared that they often texted and talked about life, boys, and career advice.
“I love him. I met him in Australia, and he’s honestly so fantastic. A great friend and a great role model,” she told reporters.
When asked about what they discussed, Brown casually mentioned: “We just text each other. He helps me with a lot of things, just, you know—life stuff.”
However, it was her follow-up comment that stirred controversy: “He’s great. He’s coming to Atlanta, and I’m definitely going to see him. We text all the time—about boys, he helps me!”
Public Reaction and Controversy
The internet quickly latched onto the idea that a then-14-year-old Millie was regularly texting a much older Drake, who was 31 at the time. Some social media users questioned why a grown man would be texting a teenage girl about relationships and life advice. Critics speculated on whether the friendship was appropriate, while others defended it, arguing that Drake was simply acting as a mentor figure.
Brown, however, was quick to shut down any negative speculation. In an Instagram story, she called out the media for twisting the narrative:
“Why u gotta make a lovely friendship ur headline? U guys are weird… for real. I’m lucky to have people in the business give their time to help me further my career and offer their wisdom and guidance.”
She added: “I’m very blessed to have amazing people in my life. U don’t get to choose that for me.”
Drake Addresses the Friendship in His Music
Fast forward a few years, and it seems Drake has finally addressed the conversation himself—through his music. In his song “Another Late Night”, featured on his 2023 album For All the Dogs, the rapper drops a cryptic lyric that some believe references the controversy surrounding his connection with Brown.
The lyric in question:
“Weirdos in my comments talkin’ ‘bout some Millie Bobby, lookin’ silly.”
Though he doesn’t explicitly name Brown, fans quickly speculated that this was a response to the backlash he faced for their friendship years ago. The line suggests that Drake sees the criticism as baseless and exaggerated, brushing off the idea that there was anything inappropriate about their conversations.
Where Their Friendship Stands Today
Brown is now 20 years old and engaged to Jake Bongiovi, son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi. While she hasn’t mentioned Drake recently, it appears that the friendship has naturally faded from public discussion.
Drake, meanwhile, continues to dominate the music industry, occasionally addressing past controversies in his lyrics. Whether this lyric was truly about Millie Bobby Brown remains speculative—but it’s clear that their once-talked-about friendship is still a topic of interest.
