Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Raye Calls Michael B. Jordan 'Just Friends' Amid Romance Rumours
People wondered if Raye and Michael B. Jordan were dating after seeing them together at an amusement park.
The outing happened in Los Angeles in August.
At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Raye was asked about the rumors.
She said they are “just friends who like roller coasters.”
She did not confirm that they are a couple.
Raye also said she and Jordan are working on a secret project.
She could not share what the project is yet.
Raye also talked about wanting to make music with Madonna.
She said she would be excited to work with Madonna on any kind of song.
Raye said she and Michael B. Jordan are “just friends who like roller coasters.”
The pair sparked dating speculation after being seen riding a roller coaster in Los Angeles in August.
Raye confirmed she is working with Jordan on an undisclosed project but declined to reveal details.
She made the comments while speaking to Extra at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
Raye also said she would love to collaborate with Madonna on any genre of music.
- Who
- Singer Raye and actor Michael B. Jordan are at the center of the speculation.
- What
- Raye dismissed romance rumors and said she and Jordan are friends, while confirming an undisclosed collaboration.
- When
- Raye discussed the rumors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday; the outing that sparked them took place in August.
- Where
- The pair were spotted together in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Their roller-coaster outing led to dating speculation, which Raye addressed publicly.
Romance speculation
Raye's response
Nature of their relationship
Romance speculation
Their public roller-coaster outing led to speculation that Raye and Michael B. Jordan might be romantically involved.
Raye's response
Raye described Jordan as a friend and said they are “just friends who like roller coasters.”
Evidence of a connection
Romance speculation
The pair were spotted together in Los Angeles, prompting dating rumors.
Raye's response
Raye said they are also working together on an undisclosed project, offering a non-romantic explanation for their connection.
- People involved
- Raye and Michael B. Jordan
- Relationship description
- Raye said they are “just friends who like roller coasters.”
- Rumor trigger
- They were seen riding a roller coaster together in Los Angeles in August.
- Joint project
- Raye said she and Jordan are working on an undisclosed project.
- Statement setting
- The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
- Potential collaborator
- Raye said she would love to work with Madonna.