Who Is Mariah Carey Dating? Secrets Behind Anderson Paak Buzz

Swapnil Kaado
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Mariah Carey dating Anderson .Paak hand in hand in Aspen outing
Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak pose together backstage at 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on Sept. 29, 2025.
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Story Insight: Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak Dating Rumors


  • Mariah Carey dating news: headlines and gossip surge recently.
  • Carey and Anderson .Paak seen holding hands in Aspen, Music Awards.
  • Carey says .Paak is part of her "hand-holding club".
  • Anderson .Paak featured in new Carey album, "Here for It All.
  • Fans speculate "maybe a little love" after recent interviews.


Searches for who is Mariah Carey dating have skyrocketed after Mariah's album drop and her hand-in-hand outings with Anderson .Paak sent gossip columns into overdrive. Did their collab spark romance, or is it just business as usual in Carey land? From Aspen coziness to cryptic podcast confessions, fans want answers: is this love, music, or viral mischief?


This dating rumor wave started last December when photos of Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak surfaced from a holiday trip in Aspen; fans were quick to spot them holding hands and watching performances together at music award shows. As Anderson .Paak features on Carey's new album "Here for It All", especially on the track "Play This Song," tongues have wagged at their musical and maybe personal chemistry.


During a playful sit down on the "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" podcast, Carey teased "maybe a little love" but ultimately kept fans guessing and insisted Anderson just "enjoys holding my hand" and that he's simply part of her "hand-holding club". In another interview, Carey doubled down on the mystery, neither confirming nor denying anything more than friendship tinged with affection.


Contrast that with fan buzz: viral Reddit threads and trending tweets speculate that Aspen wasn't just a friendly getaway, and their flirty energy during music video shoots is hard to ignore. A popular Reddit post reads, "Mariah's holiday magic gets spicy when Anderson's around. Is #MariahCareyDating trending for real?" Meanwhile, Anderson's Instagram note about Carey ("Thank you for letting me part of your journey") only stokes rumors further.


Broader picture: Hollywood loves star crossed collabs, but with piracy and leak culture at an all time high think Marvel movie spoilers the question is whether this publicity helps Carey's streams or risks her privacy. Will a confirmed romance boost the album, or is this just another chapter in the ongoing entertainment leak epidemic?


 Is "who is Mariah Carey dating" finally answered? As of now, Carey and Anderson .Paak are keeping everyone in suspense fueling love rumors while dodging direct confirmation. Celebrity romance or clever marketing? Either way, it's got fans talking and searching. Sound off below: Do you think Mariah and Anderson are a couple or just trolling the headlines? Will you keep an eye out for spoilers or tune in for the music and chemistry?