Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak Spark Fresh Romance Speculation With Coordinated Movie Outing

The dating speculation surrounding Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak is heating up once again.

The pair made a public appearance together Thursday night, stepping out for a film screening in Los Angeles. Video footage captured the 57-year-old "We Belong Together" vocalist and 40-year-old rapper clasping hands as they arrived at Century City Mall to see The Devil Wears Prada 2. Both were dressed in shimmering ensembles that complemented each other.

This marks the latest chapter in a romance narrative that has unfolded over the past twenty months. The two first ignited dating whispers in December 2024 while vacationing in Aspen, Colorado during the holiday season. Throughout 2025, they've been photographed together on multiple occasions, frequently seen with their hands intertwined.

The connection between Carey and .Paak traces back to their professional collaboration. The singer revealed during an appearance on Keke Palmer's podcast in September that they initially crossed paths while working together on her album Here For It All. When pressed about the swirling rumors regarding their romantic involvement, Carey responded with playful ambiguity, hinting that there may be "a little love" present between the two.

The outing comes as Carey continues to navigate her personal life, which has included recent discussions about her co-parenting arrangement with former husband Nick Cannon.