Lenny Kravitz, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon


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Five months after Mariah Carey and longtime boyfriend Bryan Tanaka made their breakup public in December 2023, it looks like the iconic singer’s love life is heating up again – if the rumors are true, anyway. Not long after ex-husband Nick Cannon admitted he’d be open to a reunion with the mother of his twins, there are reports claiming Mariah is now dating Lenny Kravitz, who’s been a friend of hers for decades. Uh oh …

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Mariah and Lenny’s friendship may be turning into something more.

According to what a source close to the musicians told Life & Style, there could be a spark between them that wasn’t there before.

“There’s definitely chemistry between them,” an insider said. “They’re both single and they’ve been hanging out a lot lately.”

Their recent honors may have brought them together.

Earlier this year, news broke that both Lenny and Mariah have been nominated to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when the 2024 ceremony is held in the fall, and they were both honored at the Recording Academy Honors in February.

The source said Lenny has “always admired Mariah” and that they’ve been able to bond over their nominations.

Those who know Lenny and Mariah are reportedly rooting for them to get together.

“They’ve been super close over the years, and they have a lot in common so it’s not surprising that they could have taken their friendship to the next level,” the source shared. “Everyone who knows them personally in the music industry is buzzing about it — and wants it to be true!”

Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz

Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz
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Lenny recently opened up about his friendship with Mariah.

At the Recording Academy Honors, Lenny told Entertainment Tonight that he and Mariah ran in the same circles in New York City, which meant they spent a lot of time together in their younger years. In fact, he even hung out at her apartment!

“And we were both working on our demos, we used to hang out with the same group of people. She used to work at a sports bar that I used to go to and hang out at,” he said.

He might have some competition, though.

Not long ago, Nick Cannon admitted that he’d be open to getting back with his ex, with whom he shares 13-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan.

“Ask her, text me, we can talk through you. It’s Valentines is in the air, you can be the chocolate cupid. Let’s do it, I’m with it,” he told E! News in February.

Now that everyone’s single, things could definitely get interesting.