They're dating! Bella Hadid and Drake 'have been enjoying a secret romance for the past FOUR MONTHS'... and have got 'serious' lately

When Drake threw Bella Hadid her 21st birthday bash at Socialista lounge in New York City last week, rumors began to swirl that the two were an item.

And on Wednesday Life & Style Weekly confirmed it as a source revealed the rapper and the supermodel have been quietly dating for four months.

'It started out casual, but they’re definitely serious now,' said a source. 'They’ve been meeting up and going out for romantic dinners.'

New couple alert! Bella Hadid has been quietly dating Drake for the past four months, according to Life & Style Weekly
New couple alert! Bella Hadid has been quietly dating Drake for the past four months, according to Life & Style Weekly

New couple alert! Bella Hadid has been quietly dating Drake for the past four months, according to Life & Style Weekly

And after he threw her the big party, the Nike model grew even more attached to the 30-year-old Hotline Bling hitmaker.

'Bella has fallen even harder. She thought it was so romantic,' added the insider. 

And it must have been costly too. 'He planned it and paid for everything,' a source told Us Weekly. Bella was joined by 'about 30 people' including Kylie Jenner's beau Travis Scott and Scooter Braun according to the insider.

Forever friends: Drake and Bella have known each other for years even before her modeling career became a stellar success; (pictured with Gigi Hadid in 2014)

Forever friends: Drake and Bella have known each other for years even before her modeling career became a stellar success; (pictured with Gigi Hadid in 2014)

The It girl was a sartorial sensation in a tiny cut off silk top that showcased her enviable toned tummy.

She wrapped her gorgeous gams in a pair of faded denim pants that had stylish rips in the knee and cuff line. Daring to impress, the Victoria's Secret model swept her trademark brunette tresses up in a tight ponytail as she sported studded high heels.

Drake wore baggy slacks and a hoodie. 

Earlier the star was sexy in a tiny black satin dress during a dinner with her parents Yolanda and Mohamed Hadid.

Generous guy: When Drake threw  Hadid her 21st birthday bash at Socialista lounge in New York City last week, rumors began to swirl that the two were an item
Generous guy: When Drake threw  Hadid her 21st birthday bash at Socialista lounge in New York City last week, rumors began to swirl that the two were an item

Generous guy: When Drake threw Hadid her 21st birthday bash at Socialista lounge in New York City last week, rumors began to swirl that the two were an item

Party girl: Before she hit Drake's party, she had dinner with her parents 

Party girl: Before she hit Drake's party, she had dinner with her parents 

Plenty for everyone: The former equestrian was presented with a large white cake

Plenty for everyone: The former equestrian was presented with a large white cake

Drake and Bella have known each other for years even before her modeling career became a stellar success.

In 2014 they were pictured with her sister Gigi, who dates Zayn Malik. 

And Bella attended the singer's birthday party last June at The Nice Guy in Los Angeles. 

According to Life & Style, they had already been dating for a month at that point. 

The ex: This romance news comes just about a year after the leggy Vogue model split from The Weeknd, who she had romanced for over a year. Seen in February 2016

The ex: This romance news comes just about a year after the leggy Vogue model split from The Weeknd, who she had romanced for over a year. Seen in February 2016

He loved her: Meanwhile, Drake has a long list of former lovers that includes Serena Williams and Rihanna (pictured in August 2016)

He loved her: Meanwhile, Drake has a long list of former lovers that includes Serena Williams and Rihanna (pictured in August 2016)

This romance news comes just about a year after the leggy Vogue model split from Star Boy singer The Weeknd, who she had romanced for over a year.

He went on to date Fetish hitmaker Selena Gomez, who he is still seeing.

Meanwhile, Drake has a long list of former lovers that includes Serena Williams and Rihanna.

Her career is booming: The looker is the face of Bulgari and Nike; she also models for Vogue and Elle magazines

Her career is booming: The looker is the face of Bulgari and Nike; she also models for Vogue and Elle magazines

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