Anderson .Paak could not get the smile off his face when he was asked about buying Christmas gifts for his rumored new boo, Mariah Carey.
The unlikely duo were spotted in Aspen, Colorado together on Sunday (December 22) dining at Catch Steak, with Mariah and .Paak holding hands as they entered the restaurant.
The next day, a photographer for The Shade Room spotted .Paak shopping out in Aspen and after exchanging pleasantries, asked if he’d gotten anything for Mariah.
“You never know!” he said with a bashful laugh and he grinned from ear to ear.
During their outing, Anderson .Paak could also be seen with his arm around Mariah’s waist and holding the door open for her.
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According to TMZ, the two musicians left the restaurant independently of each other. The publication added that Mariah and Anderson are not actually dating but are instead working on new music together – though his response to the shopping question seems to hint at more.
The pair, who are both said to be single, were also recently photographed together at a Halloween party hosted by .Paak in West Hollywood.
Anderson .Paak got divorced earlier this year after 12 years of marriage to Jaylyn Chang.
The couple welcomed two children together during their lengthy relationship.
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Mariah Carey, meanwhile, ended her relationship with backing dancer Bryan Tanaka in December 2023.
“With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together,” Tanaka said in a statement.
“Our decision to embark on different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we do so with profound respect and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we’ve shared.”
He continued: “The memories we created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever. Mariah‘s dedication to her family and her commitment to her craft have inspired us during our shared journey.
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“I want to express my love and appreciation for Mariah and her incredible children, whose warmth and kindness have enriched my life in ways words cannot capture.”
The pair first met in 2006 when Bryan Tanaka was hired as a backup dancer for Mariah Carey’s tour, but they didn’t begin dating until around a decade later.
