Drake Works Out To Taylor Swift Tune In Apple Music Ad, Teases Couple Nickname Amid Dating Rumors: Watch
Drake and Taylor Swift have intrigued fans when it comes to their relationship status. Are they platonic pals, involved in a secret romance, and/or collaborating on a blend of hip-hop and soft rock? Now, a new Apple Music ad is adding to the intrigue, with Drake rocking out and pumping iron to one of Swift’s tunes.
Watch Drake pretend to love Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" for money https://t.co/NrtEntxk4I pic.twitter.com/TXYaIl6kEW
— SPIN (@SPIN) November 21, 2016
Swift’s “Bad Blood” is the tune, and Spin magazine noted that Drake shows off his acting skills when he becomes the star of the new Apple Music commercial.
In the ad, he is pumping iron and rapping to Taylor’s tune, and in some ways, the commercial mirrors Swift’s separate Apple music commercial. However, in her parallel ad, Taylor is rapping to “Jumpman.”
No mercy this year. LET'S GET IT.@Drake @taylorswift13#AMAs #DrakevsBenchPress https://t.co/jOT9o5HK28 pic.twitter.com/uL1gbg2Ycz
— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) November 21, 2016
While Drake is getting the spotlight for the new Apple Music ad, Taylor found a way to respond by sharing her reaction on Instagram.
https://twitter.com/DrakeTHEfan/status/801457422158233601
Swift posted the commercial on social media, responding with “YES” in the caption, pointed out Cinema Blend.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNDjzTuhoco
The ad occurs at a point where the interest in Drake’s and Swift’s relationship has increased, noted the media outlet.
“Both romantic and professional rumors have been swirling around the two artists since they were seen getting close at Drake’s birthday party last month.”
At his party, the rapper spent “a long time” with Taylor, according to the media outlet, which also reported that he introduced Swift to some of his inner circle, including his mother. That jump-started the speculation about the potential for a romance between them.
And the hints that the rapper is dropping about Swift keep coming. Turning to Instagram again, the rapper shared his workout video to Taylor’s “Bad Blood” along with a caption that offered up a nickname for the couple, noted the International Business Times.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BND6vVjj8PK
In his Instagram video, Drake is singing and dancing to Taylor’s “Bad Blood.” His workout gets wonky when he attempts to go all out with a dumbbell that drops on him (ouch.) The rapper summed up the video in the caption, which includes the cute couple nickname of “Draylor.”
“@taylorswift @applemusic @21savage #SwiftGains #NoMercy #LightWork #Draylor,” posted the rapper.
As for the exact status of their relationship, there are 50 Shades Of Coy when it comes to all those varied reports and rumors about “Draylor.”
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While the dating rumors remain in the speculation category rather than the confirmed category, UPI reported that the rapper, 30, is teaming up with Taylor, and that they have been working together in the studio.
Noting that the romance rumors continue to swirl about 26-year-old Swift and Drake, the media outlet cited an insider’s scoop.
“They’ve been in the studio collaborating.”
Between them, Taylor and Drake have 11 Grammy wins and 56 nominations.
“The music they have been working on is different [but] very catchy,” revealed an insider cited by UPI. “They’ve both been having a great time in the studio.”
The rapper’s birthday celebration sparked romance rumors, with a source cited by the media outlet giving an indication of how close Swift and the rapper appeared to be.
“Drake and Taylor were seen near the DJ together talking, his arm over her shoulder… for a minute like a real friend moment.”
When it comes to the potential for a smash hit from that reported collaboration, Swift’s last album release, 1989, was in 2014. It made its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In April, Drake dropped his fourth studio album, Views, featuring the hot singles “Hotline Bling” and “Too Good.”
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As for those dating rumors, Drake reportedly has been seeking to woo Taylor by purchasing the purr-fect presents in the form of gifts for her cats. Swift has two beloved pets, Scottish Folds Meredith and Olivia, and the Daily Mail cited a source’s claim that Drake has been extravagant in choosing gifts for Taylor’s kitties.
“Drake knows the way to Taylor’s heart and he’s going for it in a big way. He stopped in PetCo and went buck wild on cat accessories for Taylor.”
In addition, the insider shared that he is going to send Swift a “sick designer bag that she can put her cats in when she’s travelling.” Aware of just how much Swift loves her cats, the rapper “wants her to know that he adores her just as much,” added the source.
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