Breaking news: Mariah Carey, the eternal queen of high notes and holiday dominance, has officially entered her Silk Sonic era—because she and Anderson .Paak are FULL ON DATING (caps lock necessary).
After months of eagle-eyed fans playing detective, a trusted source (aka someone probably hiding in a potted plant at Nobu) has confirmed that Mariah, 55, and Anderson, 39, are, indeed, an item. This revelation comes just days after they were spotted holding hands on a dinner date, which, as we all know, is Hollywood code for “it’s serious”.
“Mariah and Anderson are dating,” the source spilled to Us Weekly, likely while sipping an overpriced oat milk latte. “They met last summer while working together, and he has always been a huge fan. Like, the kind of fan who probably owns every Mariah album, vinyl, and possibly a commemorative Mariah Carey candle.”
Now, scheduling their dates has been a mission—because, well, they’re both busy being iconic—but the romance has been brewing for months.
The Anderson .Paak Effect
Apparently, Anderson is head over drumsticks for Mariah. “He is very smitten,” the source dished. “And Mariah thinks he’s sweet, talented, and very musically inclined.” (Which is a relief, because if Mariah dated someone with zero musical talent, the universe might collapse.)
Mariah’s First Real Love in a While
Now, in a plot twist that even Glitter couldn’t predict, insiders claim that Mariah hasn’t seriously dated anyone in years—meaning Anderson is the first person to truly catch her attention. The power of a good groove!
“He’s really been keeping her attention, and they are full-on dating,” the source confirmed. “It all started in the studio—one minute they were working on music, and the next minute, BOOM, romance.”
Love, Music, and Teenagers
Beyond their shared love of music and unapologetic swagger, Mariah and Anderson have something else in common: raising teenagers in today’s meme-obsessed, TikTok-dominated world.
Mariah shares 13-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, with Nick Cannon (yes, that Nick Cannon, the father of approximately 57 children). Meanwhile, Anderson has two sons, Soul Rasheed and Shine Tariq, with estranged wife Jaylyn Chang.
“They’ve bonded over parenthood,” the source noted. “Because if there’s one thing stronger than love, it’s trying to explain to your kids why your music is cooler than whatever TikTok dance trend they’re obsessed with.”
Mariah + Anderson = Music Industry Power Couple. Will there be a duet? A Christmas remix featuring Anderson’s drums? A surprise Vegas residency? We shall wait and see.
