Drake revealed his aspirations to build a “perfect” family with his ex-girlfriend Rihanna during an interview on LeBron James’ HBO show, The Shop. The rapper, known for his on-again-off-again relationship with the Barbadian singer since 2005, spoke candidly about envisioning a future with her. He expressed that he had once desired a fairy-tale ending where he and Rihanna settled down together, describing it as something he genuinely wɑnted at that time.

Despite their efforts, Drake acknowledged that their relationship faced challenges and ultimately didn’t materialize into the idealized family life he had envisioned. Their romance, marked by periods of reconciliation and separation, was publicly highlighted by Drake’s declaration of love for Rihanna at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, where he called her one of his closest friends and a legend in the music industry.

Their breakup in October 2016 followed these heartfelt sentiments, seemingly ending any hopes of a lasting reunion. Additionally, news surfaced in May suggesting Drake had fathered a child named Adonis with Sophie Brussaux, a former adult entertainment star. Despite initially keeping quiet about fatherhood, Drake confirmed the news with the release of his album Scorpion in June, addressing his son and emphasizing his commitment to being a supportive father.

In his conversation with LeBron James, Drake also discussed his dedication to co-parenting with Sophie Brussaux, stressing the importance of patience and unconditional love, drawing from lessons learned from his own parents.