Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak have fans buzzing as they were spotted holding hands again, this time during a night out in Aspen, Colorado. The two musicians were seen leaving a Mediterranean restaurant on Sunday evening, further fueling speculation about a possible romance.
According to TMZ, Carey and .Paak were joined by friends for dinner, but their intimate gestures caught attention. Anderson was seen kissing Mariah’s hand while her arm rested on his chest. The pair continued to hold hands as they exited the restaurant, with .Paak assisting Carey into her car.
Despite their affectionate display, sources close to the duo insist there’s nothing romantic going on. “They merely look cute together,” the insider claimed, adding that the two are collaborating on music and even visited a recording studio in Aspen to work on new material.
This isn’t the first time the pair has been seen together recently. Last week, Carey and .Paak were photographed holding hands outside Catch Steak, another Aspen hotspot. However, reports at the time suggested the two left the dinner separately, and insiders denied any romantic involvement.
Anderson .Paak’s personal life has also been in the spotlight this year. The Silk Sonic musician filed for divorce from his wife, Jae Lin Chang, in January. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2011, share two sons: 13-year-old Soul Rasheed and 6-year-old Shine Tariq. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey shares her 13-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, with ex-husband Nick Cannon. Carey and Cannon were married in 2008 and divorced in 2016.
Whether their connection is purely professional or something more, Carey and .Paak’s chemistry is undeniable, keeping fans and tabloids on high alert.
