The longer answer is: Eminem and Rihanna have had a close, close relationship for many years, since they collaborated on the song “Love the Way You Lie” in 2010. The two continued to collaborate on many other songs, including “Numb” and “The Monster”, and also toured together.

However, both stars affirmed that their relationship was merely friendship. Rihanna once said that she considered Eminem a special friend, and Eminem also admitted that he had feelings for Rihanna, but she did not reciprocate.

In 2020, a leaked rap by Eminem caused a lot of controversy. In this rap, Eminem mentioned Rihanna and Chris Brown, who was convicted of assaulting Rihanna. Eminem said he supports Chris Brown and would hit Rihanna. This rap angered many Rihanna fans, and Eminem later apologized to Rihanna.

This incident worsened the relationship between Eminem and Rihanna. The two have not worked together since then.

Thus, it can be said that Eminem and Rihanna once had a close relationship, but they never loved each other.