Actress Dakota Johnson appeared on a new song by singer-songwriter Role Model during a performance in Chicago [1].
The collaboration serves as a public display of a rumored romance between the two stars. While the pair has avoided formal statements, the inclusion of Johnson on the track is being viewed by observers as a "hard launch" of their relationship [2, 3].
The song, titled “Love I You,” debuted at a show in Chicago on Thursday, July 30, 2024 [1]. Johnson's contribution to the track is delivered via a voice note, adding an intimate quality to the recording [1].
Speculation regarding the couple's romantic link first emerged in December 2025 [4]. The timing of this musical collaboration follows a period of six months during which the couple had not confirmed their romance before this specific release [5].
Role Model has utilized the new album and the accompanying live performances to integrate Johnson into his creative work. This move transitions their relationship from the realm of tabloid speculation into a public artistic partnership [2, 3].
The appearance in Chicago marks a significant shift in how the couple manages their public image. By incorporating Johnson's voice into a song about love, the artist has signaled the nature of their bond to his audience without a traditional press release [1, 3].
“Dakota Johnson appeared on a new song by singer-songwriter Role Model during a performance in Chicago.”
This collaboration represents a modern celebrity trend where romantic relationships are announced through creative media rather than official statements. By using a voice note in a song, the couple leverages artistic ambiguity to confirm a relationship while maintaining a level of curated privacy.
