How old is Anderson Paak? Mariah Carey age difference explored as internet trolls Draya Michele over viral tweet

American singers Mariah Carey and Anderson Paak were spotted together on Sunday, December 29, 2024, amidst relationship rumors. The duo were seen holding hands as they grabbed dinner together at Duemani restaurant in Aspen, Colorado. Mariah and Paak left the restaurant together, with the latter holding Mariah's hand, as per Daily Mails' December 30, 2024, report,

Anderson Paak, who was born on February 8, 1986, as per Famous Birthdays, and is now 38 years old, looked seemingly happy as he led Carey out.

However, they haven't officially announced anything as of yet. Meanwhile, once the rumors of Mariah dating Anderson went public, actress Draya Michele took to social media to express her opinion about the same. As per @GotDaScoop’s December 31, 2024, post, she allegedly addressed the couple and their age gap, writing:

"That's that 17 year age gap smile!!! Go Mimi (with yall selective a*ses)."

Michele' post that went viral (Image via X / @GotDaScoop)

Meanwhile, once the tweet went viral, netizens took to the comment section of the X post to react to the same. Many even trolled Michele for her remark, with one saying that Anderson Paak is 38, not 22. Another user alleged that Draya might be jealous as she was allegedly trying to "redirect that smoke elsewhere."

“Apples and oranges, Draya,” wrote one user.

“I love how she loves to ignore the fact that she had a BABY by a guy the same age as her son, and Anderson Paak is 38, a year younger than her, not 22,” commented another user.

“This is not a group project, Draya,” another one wrote.

“Draya is doing her best to redirect that smoke elsewhere lol,” one netizen said.

Other netizens also preached to the choir. One even alleged that Mariah even has time to be a mother, addressing Draya's recent pregnancy and birth. Some also came in support of Mariah, as one alleged that she was richer than the man she was dating.

“Draya please even Mariah got time to be a mother,” another netizen commented.

“Draya is dating 20 year olds for survival because she doesn’t wanna work for her own. Mariah is richer than the men she dates..” one said.

“Mariah isn’t having a baby to lock down a paycheck,” said another one.

“Mimi has her own money, she doesn’t have to scout @drayamichele,” claimed another one.

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Anderson Paak and Mariah Carey were spotted together previously

Anderson Paak and Carey were recently spotted together (Image via Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)

TMZ reported on December 30, 2024, that the two were allegedly close to each other inside a restaurant where they were recently spotted together. The duo stayed close to each other, with Mariah's hands resting lightly on Anderson's.

Moreover, Paak was reportedly seen bending over the table and kissing Mariah's hand at one point during the evening. According to the same outlet, her arm touched his chest during dinner.

Anderson Paak further allegedly assisted her in getting into her car as they left the restaurant, holding hands the entire time. Carey was sporting a stunning piece of jewelry around her neck and a sleek black dress throughout the evening.

Nevertheless, this isn't the first time the two were seen together. As per the same outlet, they were first spotted together in Aspen last week, leaving the neighborhood eatery Catch Steak holding in hand.

However, the media outlet also reported that an insider allegedly informed them that they weren't dating, and they left the restaurant separately. Additionally, on Thursday, December 26, 2024, she was also reportedly spotted holding hands with another man.

Moreover, TMZ also reported that Mariah and Anderson have been visiting an Aspen recording studio lately in order to work on a new musical project. However, according to The Sun's report from December 26, 2024 a source reportedly told them that they have been hanging out for months and have a flirtatious relationship since the first time they were spotted holding hands.

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On the other hand, neither Paak nor Carey has responded to Michele's tweet as of yet.