Sealing the deal: Rihanna and Drake 'upgrade their relationship from casual dating to exclusive couple'

By Daily Mail Reporter

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They have been inseparable since rekindling their relationship earlier this year.

But now it seems that Rihanna and Drake have upped the ante even further - by making their relationship exclusive.

The couple, who have been getting visibly closer over the past week, are said to be so serious about their romance that they have excluded all others to make it work.

Exclusive? Drake and Rihanna are said to have made their whirlwind romance a serious, exclusive relationship

Exclusive? Drake and Rihanna are said to have made their whirlwind romance a serious, exclusive relationship

According to TMZ, the Umbrella star, 26, wants to devote serious, quality to Drake because he treats her so well.

They also report that Drake, 27 - real name Aubrey Graham - is equally smitten, with one source saying 'He's in the best mood he's been in a long time.'

The status upgrade of their romance is just the latest step in the pair's thriving relationship.

In demand: Rihanna was surrounded by fans eager to get a snap of the star

In demand: Rihanna was surrounded by fans eager to get a snap of the star

They have repeatedly been seen together at various venues across the world, including Soixante Dix Neuf nightclub in Paris, Hooray Henry's in West Hollywood, Nobu restaurant in London, and Izakaya in Amsterdam.

They were also seen partying for two consecutive nights after Drake's performance at Manchester's Phones4U arena on Tuesday and Wednesday, this week.

Last month, the Hold On hitmaker even invited Rihanna onstage at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Riri and Drizzy - who dated in 2010 - performed her track Pour It Up, as well as their flirty 2011 duet Take Care, in front of 17,000 screaming fans.

  Lovebirds on tour: Drake and Rihanna continued their string of date nights as they headed to Manchester's All Star Lanes for a spot of bowling after the rapper's gig in the city on Tuesday night    Lovebirds on tour: Drake and Rihanna continued their string of date nights as they headed to Manchester's All Star Lanes for a spot of bowling after the rapper's gig in the city on Tuesday night

Lovebirds on tour: Drake and Rihanna continued their string of date nights as they headed to Manchester's All Star Lanes for a spot of bowling after the rapper's gig in the city on Tuesday night

Romantic date: The couple looked absorbed as the dined out together

Romantic date: The couple looked absorbed as the dined out together

Captivated: It was clear that Drake was enjoying Rihanna's company

Captivated: It was clear that Drake was enjoying Rihanna's company

On tour: Drake is currently a world tour and is in the UK until mid-March

On tour: Drake is currently a world tour and is in the UK until mid-March

VIP: Drake was seen being escorted into his vehicle home

VIP: Drake was seen being escorted into his vehicle home

Although neither Rihanna or Drake have revealed anything on Twitter, Rihanna may well be showing signs of love - after seeing her appetite soar.

According to the Sunday Mirror the singer has become hooked on Wotsit crisps and ordered the Walkers snack repeatedly while staying at London’s luxury Cafe Royal.

Meanwhile, Drake's feelings seemed to manifest in a more traditional way. He recently spoke about his feelings for Rihanna, saying: 'I mean, I think about it. Like, "Man that would be good". We have fun together. She’s cool and s**t. That’s my dog for life.’

The musician has openly admitted that Rihanna broke his heart when she ditched him after their first attempt at dating, but insisted it's not something he holds against her.

He said in 2011: 'At the time it hurt, but she didn't mean to. I'll never put that on her. I was hurt because I slowly started to realise what it was. I guess I thought it was more.'

Making beautiful music: Last month, the Hold On hitmaker - born Aubrey Graham - invited Rihanna onstage the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy

Making beautiful music: Last month, the Hold On hitmaker - born Aubrey Graham - invited Rihanna onstage the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy

The Grind: Riri and Drizzy - who dated in 2010 - performed her track Pour It Up as well as their flirty 2011 duet Take Care before 17,000 screaming fans

The Grind: Riri and Drizzy - who dated in 2010 - performed her track Pour It Up as well as their flirty 2011 duet Take Care before 17,000 screaming fans

  
Take Care: Their duet - produced by Jamie xx & Noah '40' Shebib - reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the accompanying 2012 music video was helmed by Yoann Lemoine

Take Care: Their duet - produced by Jamie xx & Noah '40' Shebib - reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the accompanying 2012 music video was helmed by Yoann Lemoine

Always together: Rihanna and Drake have been virtually inseparable all week

Always together: Rihanna and Drake have been virtually inseparable all week

The look of love? Drake and Rihanna holding hands in Manchester

The look of love? Drake and Rihanna holding hands in Manchester

Drake famously became involved with a physical altercation with Chris Brown - Rihanna's ex-boyfriend, who was convicted of domestic violence after assaulting her back in 2009 - at a New York nightclub in 2012, with the spat said to have stemmed from an argument about the pop beauty.

Ironically, Brown was arrested on Friday after being tossed out of a Malibu treatment facility where he had been staying for the past four months, TMZ also reported.

Chris was ordered to stay in rehab until April 28, but he apparently broke the rules and was kicked out, after which Sheriff's deputies put him in jail.

Recording artist Chris Brown appears in Los Angeles Superior Court on February 28, 2014 in Los Angeles, California

Recording artist Chris Brown appears in Los Angeles Superior Court on February 28, 2014 in Los Angeles, California

His lawyer, Mark Geragos, is planning to appear in court on Monday to ask the judge to let Brown be released and find another rehab.

His on/off girlfriend Karrueche Tran didn't waste any time letting her upset show, though.

The 25-year-old model looked seriously groomed as she stopped by a gasoline station to replace air in her tires on Saturday.

Karrueche dropped jaws in a sleeveless white mini-dress with a slit in the skirt and strappy ivory high heels, an interesting ensemble to wear during such a menial task.

MailOnline have contacted a spokesperson for both Rihanna and Drake, but they are yet to respond. Attention getter: Karrueche Tran raised temperatures in Los Angeles on Saturday when she stepped out in a little white dress and heels

Attention getter: Karrueche Tran raised temperatures in Los Angeles on Saturday when she stepped out in a little white dress and heels

Supportive ex: Karrueche split up with Chris Brown last month after he apparently rekindled with Rihanna but the model still supports him and will continue to do so as he faces jail time after being thrown out of rehab

Supportive ex: Karrueche split up with Chris Brown last month after he apparently rekindled with Rihanna but the model still supports him and will continue to do so as he faces jail time after being thrown out of rehab


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Whatever .... do they send out announcements ? or is this something they just put on Twitter or Facebook to let the mostly barely interested know ?

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Uhhh.. they haven't released any statement.. who says they are "exclusive couple"? LOL

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Honestly, I don't even take this "relationship" or them hanging out seriously.

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I see your point, but it's not the only point. Throughout my day, when I take a coffee break, I will check out current events on a few news apps. Somedays, these real news is so horrible and disturbing, the gossip type news is easier to handle. I'm sure I'm not the only who takes time out of the day to check out what is going on in the world and take in other people's views. It's OK to do that, but can be problematic if it becomes an all day event, nothing else is read about and daily obligations get ignored. Just don't let it become a problem in it of itself, otherwise it's ok.

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Rihanna - we know you're addicted to Chris Brown, but Drake will treat you right. Do the right thing and leave Chris in the past!

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Their relationship may have a chance if they were to get rid of their ugly camera hogging, photo bombing entourage.

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I've watched their music video and they have a great chemistry together - I hope it works out.

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She needs someone that makes her so happy that she smiles in public. Don't see that here but hope it works.

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drake is so weaaaaak

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ugh god do these people even know what love is?

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