Anderson .Paak and Mariah Carey are officially an item—according to insiders close to the pair.
As reported by Us Weekly, the two artists have been secretly dating for several months after initially connecting through music collaborations last year. Their busy schedules have kept their meetups sporadic, but the chemistry between them is reportedly strong.
A Growing Connection
A source told the outlet that .Paak is “very smitten” with the pop icon, while Carey finds the Silk Sonic star “very sweet” and admires his musical talent.
Another insider claimed that .Paak is the first person Mariah has been genuinely interested in for years, saying he “won her over quickly” with his charm and down-to-earth personality. Both stars are also parents to teenagers, giving them shared life experiences beyond the spotlight.
Dating Rumors Began in Aspen
Rumors of a romance first surfaced in December 2024, when Anderson .Paak and Carey were spotted leaving a restaurant in Aspen, Colorado, looking cozy. Photos showed .Paak with his arm around Mariah’s waist and opening the door for her.
When later asked by The Shade Room if he had bought anything for Mariah while shopping in Aspen, .Paak responded with a smile and a laugh:
“You never know!”
Most recently, the pair were seen attending the iHeartRadio Music Awards together in Los Angeles, adding more fuel to the speculation.
Clearing the Air on Past Relationship Rumors
Meanwhile, Mariah Carey’s love life made headlines recently after rapper Cam’ron posted throwback photos with her, reviving long-standing rumors of a past relationship. However, on his Talk with Flee YouTube series, Cam’ron cleared the air:
“She’s a friend. A super-duper good friend. We were never together, never a couple.”
So while the Cam’ron rumors are officially in the past, it looks like Mariah Carey may have found new love with Anderson .Paak—even if they’re keeping things private for now.
