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NEWS FLASH!

The rapper is determined to hook up with his crush, sources say

DRAKE DROOLS FOR J.LO!

Jennifer is said to be well aware of Drake’s reputation as a ladies’ man

But she’s making him earn her trust

one of his all-time crushes, so he doesn’t want to give up!” The two chart-toppers first seemed to be flirting with romance in 2016 when they posted cozy snaps to Instagram. But now, an older, wiser J.Lo

so he really leaned into the caring-friend role. They’ve been texting back and forth for nearly a year. It wasn’t G-rated, but he didn’t pressure her.” The Grammy winner, 38, has also been sending the heartbroken divorcée flowers and gifts. “He’s really laid

a Hug rapper Drake has been working on seducing Jennifer Lopez ever since news broke of her split from Ben Affleck, but the Hustlers star, 55, has his number and is making him sweat to earn her affections, sources tell The National ENQUIRER! “Drake’s been trying to get her into bed since the moment he heard Ben walked out on her — he’s just been playing

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Drake and Lopez it on thick but so far, he’s sparked romance rumors when they cuddled gotten no further than nearly a decade ago sexting,” the snitch says. “He’s getting frustrated and feels like he might be in the long game,” spills an the friend zone now. Usually, insider.

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