How do you publicise your next single with an international randomer? Say you're dating them. Then let them spin things out of control by conducting an "interview" with a TMZ reporter, talking about how he's dating you, all while groping some bird's thong clad kaboose. Job done.

Introducing Riff Raff, an American rapper Katy Perry wants you to think she's dating because they're releasing a single together, etc, etc. Apparently the corn-row sporting hip-hop artist reportedly took her on what he called the 'Holy Trinity' of dates - sushi, bowling and drinks.

She then posted a picture of her striking a pose with Riff Raff on Instagram, captioning it: "TBT to when I went on a date with Riff Raff aka @jodyhighroller."

Despite being a 'throw back Thursday' post, she was only referring to a few days prior when Riff Raff first shared the picture. He captioned the photo: "ON A DATE WITH KATY PERRY SHE IS PURDY".

During the video interview posted by TMZ today, the tattooed 32-year-old grill merchant declared he would love to see the pop princess again. When questioned about their next rendezvous, he said: "When I get back, think she's in Belgium right now, so prolly next week. I'm just out here in Miami enjoying the weather and the beautiful view *gropes arbitrary girl's bared bottom*. But me and Katy Perry might go on a second date... round two."

Although Riff Raff is professing his interest for Katy in the video, his hand remains firmly on the aforementioned thong-clad girl's bottom for the duration. In her defense, she "can't speak English"... That aside, it's moments like these that make me fearful of the world my daughter's growing up in.

Meanwhile, Katy's fans have been outraged by the bizarre/orchestrated union, declaring the singer can "do better" / has "the worst taste in men."