Mariah Carey was accompanied by Anderson .Paak, her rumored partner, at the recent 2025 iHeartRadio Awards. Fans speculated on their relationship status as the 55-year-old singer was seen at the event with the 39-year-old Silk Sonic member, creating romance rumors. Notably, Carey received the Icon Award during the ceremony and shared a visibly affectionate moment with .Paak on stage.
The pair, who were first linked in December, seemed to be growing closer as .Paak supported Carey during her award acceptance. Notably, he assisted her onto the stage as she received her accolade. With ongoing music collaborations between Mariah and Anderson, fans have been speculating about the nature of their relationship due to their close bond.
Their public display of affection at various dinners in Aspen, Colorado, further fueled speculation about their romance. Initially seen together during the winter season, the duo maintained a low profile until their joint appearance at the recent awards show.
On social media, fans expressed curiosity about the status of Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak’s relationship. One user on X questioned, “Sooooo is this Anderson .Paak and Mariah Carey a thing?!” Another fan remarked, “Mariah Carey & Anderson .Paak really being a couple was not on my bingo card for 2025.”
Notably, Anderson previously teased their musical collaboration by sharing a snippet of their work at the Electric Lady music studios in New York City during the summer. Additionally, the duo reunited on Halloween, with .Paak dressing as Daft Punk while Carey donned a Catwoman costume for the festivities.
During her acceptance speech at the iHeartRadio Awards, Mariah Carey expressed gratitude to John Sykes, the President of iHeartRadio, whom she humorously referred to as her “first manager.” She also playfully mentioned her first husband as “some other guy,” setting a lighthearted tone during her speech.
In a heartfelt conclusion, Carey paid tribute to her late mother, Patricia, who passed away at 87 years old the previous year. Tragically, Patricia’s death coincided with the loss of Mariah’s sister, Alison, who passed away on the same day at the age of 63. Alison, who had struggled with substance abuse, reportedly died in hospice care in New York.
Reflecting on the emotional events, Mariah shared, “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.” She concluded her speech by acknowledging her mother’s role in fostering her musical talent and expressed her love and gratitude.
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