Billie Eilish Reacts to Rihanna Calling Her a “Dream Collab”

Billie Eilish couldn’t hide her excitement after learning that Rihanna named her as a “dream” collaborator. The 22-year-old “Happier Than Ever” star had an unforgettable reaction when she found out the 38-year-old music icon described her as “the most ‘anti,’ coolest girl ever.”

Speaking with Complex, Billie admitted she was initially in disbelief. “I literally thought it was AI, first of all,” she said about seeing Rihanna’s interview clip. “I’ve never met Rihanna. She’s literally my idol. She’s the greatest of all time. She’s my complete dream collab.”

Billie confessed that she’s kept her dream of working with Rihanna to herself for years. “I don’t even answer that question when people are like, ‘Who would you like to collab with?’ But I always think Rihanna. I’m not going to say that, though! Why would I say that?! It’s not real,” Billie explained.

She continued with a mix of humor and awe: “I would think, like, ‘She probably doesn’t even like me.’ I’ve never heard from her and I’ve never had any interaction with her, so why would I have ever even thought about it? Then she said, ‘If only I could work with Billie.’ I was like, ‘Well, b-tch, I’ve been sitting here this whole time!’ What the f-ck is she even talking about? [Laughs.] Honestly. What do you mean, ‘If only’?! It’s, like, as if I’ve been saying, ‘No.’ Rihanna! Riri!? I’ll literally do anything you want. That’s insane.”

With Rihanna’s admiration for Billie out in the open and Billie’s enthusiastic response, fans are already speculating about the possibility of the two megastars teaming up. Could a Rihanna and Billie Eilish collaboration be the next big moment in music?