A source tells ET that Anderson .Paak and Mariah Carey ‘had a great time’ during their holiday getaway in Aspen, Colorado, adding that Mariah ‘was laughing and holding his hand anytime they were together.

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak were spotted holding hands during a cozy dinner date, fueling rumors of a romantic relationship.

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak left Duemani restaurant together holding hands on Sunday, Dec. 29. They previously went out to dinner together on Dec. 22.

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak are not worried about dating speculations with their increasing public display of affection.

It seems Mariah Carey is restarting her soft girl era. She has been spotted holding hands with Anderson .Paak, and she is all smiles.

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak have sparked dating rumors after being seen together in Aspen, with images surfacing of them holding hands. While they have not addressed the speculation, their connection reportedly began through a music project.

The couple has been single, with Paak filing to divorce his wife, Jae Lin, in January 2024. They share two children, Soul Rasheed (14) and Shine Tariq, (7), and according to AP, they got married in 2010.

However, TMZ reports their sources say the two aren’t dating, but are working on new music together and have been in an Aspen studio. This summer, .Paak shared a video revealing he and Carey were working at the famous Electric Lady Studios together, so it appears the two are carrying on with whatever collaboration that is.

Draya Michele is getting called out online after commenting on Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak’s alleged 17-year age-gap romance.

Musical icon Mariah Carey and producer and rapper Anderson.Paak have been seen enjoying the holiday season Aspen this December.