NEW YORK - Rihanna is thanking Drake for his tribute to her at MTV's Video Music Awards.
Drake presented Rihanna with MTV's Video Vanguard Award , saying that he's been in love with her for years and has always looked up to her, even though she's younger than him.
Rihanna responded on Instagram on Friday , telling Drake the speech "was so touching and I love you for that."
Rihanna performed several times on the show. She calls the night one that she'll never forget and says she's "a lucky girl."