Finneas reveals how it might actually happen

When Rihanna hinted she’d love to collaborate with Billie Eilish, the internet lit up with excitement. Could we be looking at one of the most unexpected—and electrifying—collabs in recent music history? According to Finneas, Billie’s brother and creative partner, it’s not just wishful thinking.

“We’re ready!” he said enthusiastically on Score: The Podcast. “We both adore Rihanna—we couldn’t be bigger fans.”

A Spark Waiting to Ignite

The Grammy-winning producer shared that the idea isn’t just a fantasy—they’ve thought it through. “If Rihanna ever reached out, we’d be there in a heartbeat,” Finneas said. “If we had a song that felt right for her, we’d do everything to get it to her.”

Still, he made it clear: they wouldn’t pursue the collab lightly. “When you admire someone that much, you want to be twice as thoughtful. It’s about respect,” he added.

Mutual Admiration Runs Deep

This isn’t a one-sided crush. Rihanna, now expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky, called working with Billie her “ultimate dream” during a 2024 Access Hollywood interview. “If I could do one song with Billie… She’s incredible,” she said.

Billie’s reaction? Pure disbelief. At first, she thought the clip was AI-generated. “She’s my idol. I couldn’t believe it,” Billie told Complex. “She’s the ultimate. I never say who I want to collaborate with out loud—but in my head, it’s always been Rihanna.”

Did You Know? 9 Things About Billie Eilish

– Her full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell. “Pirate” was her brother’s suggestion—he was obsessed with pirates at age four.

– She recorded “Ocean Eyes” at just 13, inspired by a crush on a boy with curly brown hair and striking blue eyes.

– Before fame, Billie did background vocals in movies like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Ramona and Beezus, and X-Men.

– She once worked at a stable in exchange for free horseback riding lessons. Today, riding is her personal mental health reset.

– She was obsessed with Justin Bieber. When they collaborated in 2019, she posted a childhood bedroom photo—plastered with Bieber posters.

– Diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at 11, she later opened up about it on David Letterman’s show.

– Billie is the youngest artist ever to win two Oscars, alongside Finneas, for “No Time to Die” and “What Was I Made For?”

– She’s publicly shared aspects of her queer identity, noting she’s physically attracted to women but also finds them intimidatingly beautiful.

– She’s been vegan for over a decade, driven by her awareness of the meat and dairy industries' practices.