Rihanna dating new hip-hop love?

For reasons best known only to her, Rihanna kept seeing Chris Brown, even after the alleged assault in February. But, it seems she has finally moved on…

On Monday, the 21-year old songbird was spotted with friends at the ‘Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge’ on New York’s West 42nd. Among the crowd was Canadian hip-hop exponent, Aubrey “Drake” Graham, 23; And it became pretty clear he was more than a friend.

Sources tell People that Rihanna spent most of the evening sipping on ‘Kentucky Appleseed’s [whiskey and apple juice, with ice] while never moving far from Drake’s side, “The two of them were stealing kisses here and there the whole night,” says our friend. The group of ten friends all danced until midnight, at which point Rihanna headed home, with her ‘friend’ still in tow. “They were very cute. Both of them were in really good spirits – She was having a great time,” was the source’s review.

Regarded by some as the next, ‘Fresh Prince,’ – a rep that got stronger after his work with Lil’ Wayne – Toronto-born Aubrey’s best claim to fame is his role in ‘Degrassi,’ back in 2001.

Reps for the pair did not return calls – which is always a sign we’re on the right track – but let’s hope Rihanna  has finally found someone who’ll show her respect.