New couple alert? Jeannie Mai and Anderson .Paak have ignited fresh romance speculation after being captured in a very intimate moment at the exclusive West Hollywood lounge Andy's on Tuesday. Video footage obtained by TMZ shows the duo looking incredibly close as they curled up together in a cosy booth, with .Paak's arm casually draped beside her shoulders in a protective and affectionate manner.
Flirty Display Captured on Camera
The visual evidence suggests a budding connection between the two celebrities, both of whom have recently emerged from turbulent personal relationships. The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for both Mai and .Paak for official comment but did not receive an immediate response regarding the nature of their interaction.
Recent Relationship Histories
Both Jeannie Mai, aged 47, and Anderson .Paak, aged 40, have seen their love lives become headline material in recent years. In 2024, Mai finalised her divorce from rapper Jeezy following an explosive and bitter legal battle that included serious allegations from both sides. Mai had accused Jeezy of domestic violence and child neglect in shocking court documents, claims which he vehemently denied.
Meanwhile, .Paak was romantically linked to music icon Mariah Carey throughout much of last year. According to TMZ's latest video evidence from Andy's lounge, it appears that particular romance has now concluded, paving the way for new connections.
From Studio Collaboration to Romantic Speculation
The musicians reportedly first connected professionally when they began working together on new musical material, with relationship rumours initially surfacing in late 2024. A source previously told Us Weekly about .Paak's relationship with Mariah Carey, revealing they met while working together during the summer and that he had always been a significant admirer of her work.
The insider added that their dates had been somewhat sporadic due to conflicting schedules but confirmed the relationship had been developing over several months. At that time, Anderson was described as being 'very smitten' with the legendary singer, who shares two children with her ex-husband Nick Cannon.
Bonding Over Parenthood and Music
The person close to the situation emphasised that the drummer had successfully captured Mariah's attention and they were 'full on dating.' Their relationship reportedly blossomed in the recording studio as they collaborated on new music together, with professional chemistry quickly evolving into romantic attraction.
Beyond their musical connection, the pair were said to bond significantly over shared experiences of parenthood. Anderson .Paak is father to two sons with his estranged wife Jaylyn Chang, from whom he filed for divorce in January 2024 after more than thirteen years of marriage.
Mai's Complicated Divorce Settlement
Jeannie Mai separated from Jeezy in September 2023 following just two years of marriage, with the couple sharing daughter Monaco together. The divorce proceedings became particularly contentious when Mai submitted court documents containing serious allegations against her estranged husband, which he consistently denied.
Jeezy countered by characterising his estranged wife as 'volatile' and claimed she became upset when he expressed reluctance about having a second child with her. The former couple have since reached a settlement agreement, filing to keep all specific details under seal according to documents obtained by DailyMail.com.
This confidentiality means terms involving child custody arrangements, child support payments, spousal support agreements, and any property division settlements will remain private and not enter the public domain. The resolution marks the conclusion of a difficult chapter for Mai as she appears to be moving forward with her personal life.
