The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 saw many viral moments, but it also saw the emergence of a few dating rumors. One such appearance was that of Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak, who sat side by side at the award show as the former received the Icon Award. Photos and videos from the event quickly reignited the existing rumors about their potential relationship. However, Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak haven’t officially confirmed the rumors as of this writing.
Mariah Carey attends iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 with Anderson .Paak
At the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Mariah Carey received the Icon Award, with Anderson .Paak by her side, reigniting dating rumors.
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On Monday, Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak joined the star-studded lineup of celebrities at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025. The two celebrities, who have been at the center of dating rumors since last year, were spotted sitting together during the award show. The singer wore a plunging black gown while .Paak coordinated in a black suit over a floral shirt. Backgrid also acquired photos of them backstage, fueling rumors of the duo’s relationship among netizens.
Carey received the Icon Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025. Host LL Cool J presented her with the honor before giving her the award. However, eagle-eyed netizens spotted .Paak sitting beside the singer, cheering for her. He even escorted Carey to the stage to accept the award. Also seated with the duo were her children Monroe and Moroccan Cannon, whom she shares with ex-husband Nick Cannon.
This appearance comes months after the two musicians stepped out to dinner twice within a week in Aspen, Colorado, in December. In one of their outings, the two held hands, sparking dating rumors. In October, .Paak posted a photo of them celebrating Halloween together. Carey, dressed as a cat, put her finger up to his helmet as he seemingly dressed as Draft Punk.
