Adele and Rich Paul's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Adelehas found love again withRich Paul.

The “Easy on Me” singer andsports agenttook their relationship public in the summer of 2021. Since then, they’ve made appearances at several NBA games and Adele has talked about Paul in a handful of interviews.

In September 2023, the couple sparked marriage rumors whenAdele referred to Paul as her “husband"in conversation with a fan during her Las Vegas residency. A year later, Adele hinted that the pair are merely engaged when she told another fan, “I can’t marry you,I’m already getting married.”

Read on for a look at their relationship timeline.

July 2021: Adele and Rich Paul spark romance rumors

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During the NBA Finals,the duo made their first public appearancetogether as they watched the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns.

Shortly after, a source confirmed to PEOPLE thatthe two were an itemand have been dating for “a few months.” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst also confirmed their relationship status on The Lowe Post, telling listeners Paul brought “his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron.”

September 19, 2021: Adele and Rich Paul go Instagram official

October 2021: Adele reveals how she met Rich Paul

In candid interviews withVogueandBritish Voguefor their November 2021 cover stories, Adele brieflyopened up about her relationship with Paul.

“Rich just incredibly arrived,” she said about her boyfriend. “I don’t feel anxious or nervous or frazzled. It’s quite the opposite. It’s wild.” In the interview, she also revealed that the two originally met at a party a couple of years before, when she joked to him, while “a bit drunk,” “Do you want to sign me? I’m an athlete now.”

“He’s great. He’s so f—ing funny. He’s so smart, you know,” she added.

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October 19, 2021: Adele and Rich Paul have a date night at NBA season opener

The duo madeanother courtside appearance togetheras they attended the NBA season opener in a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 6, 2021: Adele brings Rich Paul along for the filming ofAn Audience with Adele

November 14, 2021: Adele gushes about Rich Paul to Oprah

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During her CBS special withOprah Winfrey, titledAdele One Night Only, the singeropened up about her bond with Paul.

“He’s just hilarious. Oh, he’s so funny, he’s hilarious, yeah. And very smart. You know, he’s very, very smart. It’s quite incredible watching him do what he does,” she said.

“It’s just timing,” she added. “But it’d be interesting to see what my reaction is like in general to anything that hurts me now that I feel so secure in myself, and I’m talking outside of romance as well.”

January 7, 2022: Adele and Rich Paul share a laugh at NBA game

The two looked super gigglyas they attended a basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers in January 2022.

February 1, 2022: Adele shuts down Rich Paul breakup rumors

As Adele teased her performance at the BRIT Awards in an Instagram post,she seemingly addressed breakup rumorssurrounding her and Paul.

“Hiya, so I’m really happy to say that I am performing at the Brits next week!! Anddddd I’ll also be popping in to see Graham for a chat on the couch while I’m in town too! I’m looking forward to it!” she wrote before adding, “Oh, and Rich sends his love ♥️”

February 8, 2022: Adele sparks engagement rumors at the BRIT Awards

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While attendingthe BRIT Awardson Feb. 8, Adelesparked engagement rumorsasshe was spotted wearing a diamond ringon her ring finger.

February 11, 2022: Adele subtly responds to engagement rumors

While onThe Graham Norton Showon Feb. 11, 2022,the singer played coy about engagement rumorswhen the television host pointed out the massive diamond on her left ring finger.

“As if I would ever tell anyone if I was or wasn’t,” she answered, referencing her jewelry. “It’s lovely though, isn’t it?”

February 20, 2022: Adele and Rich Paul step out for a basketball game

The duo kept the engagement rumors going asthey stepped out togetherfor theNBA’s All-Star Gameon Feb. 20, 2022. They were photographed sitting courtside and holding hands as they watched game.

May 11, 2022: Adele shares photos with Rich Paul on Instagram

May 22, 2022: Adele and Rich Paul cozy up during the NBA Eastern Conference finals

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The duo was spotted sitting courtside at Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on May 22. Throughout the game, the couple was spotted smiling and laughing with each other as they watched the Golden State Warriors play against the Dallas Mavericks.

June 11, 2022: Rich Paul talks about having more kids

During an interview withE! News, the sports agent hinted atthe possibility of expanding his familyas he discussed having “more kids” and being “an older dad.”

“As a young dad, growing a business, it was pretty tough,” he told the publication. “But now looking as an older dad and my kids being much older, and obviously, if I was to have more kids … I’m looking forward to being a different dad, a more patient dad.”

June 19, 2022: Adele and Rich Paul have a dinner date in L.A.

June 25, 2022: Adele and Rich Paul attend Kevin Love and Kate Bock’s wedding

Adele and Paul were among some of thestar-studded guestsatKevin Love and Kate Bock’s wedding ceremonyat the New York City Public Library on June 25.

July 19, 2022: Adele and Rich Paul vacation in Italy

August 15, 2022: Adele says she’s “obsessed” with Rich Paul

In her cover story forELLE’s September issue,the singer briefly opened up about her relationshipwith Paul. “I’ve never been in love like this. I’m obsessed with him,” Adele told the magazine.

“I definitely want more kids,” Adele explained. “I’m a homemaker and I’m a matriarch, and a stable life helps me with my music. But right now, all I got in my brain is [myupcoming Las Vegas residency]. I wanna f—ing nail it.”

October 17, 2022: Adele and Rich Paul double date with Kevin Hart and his wife Eniko

The two couplesattended an event for the watch brand Audemars Piguetin L.A. Adele wore a black turtleneck dress, while Paul donned a black sweater and slacks.

“We drank @grancoramino and talk time pieces all night….my type of party!!!!!” Hart captioned a photo of the four friends on Instagram.

October 26, 2022: Adele says “making special time” for Rich Paul makes her happy

During “Happy Hour with Adele” — a live stream event for the premiere of her “I Drink Wine” music video — a fan asked: “What are some things you’ve been doing lately that have been making you happy?”

The singer listed online shopping, her dogs and a phone app in response, before giving a special nod to her sports agent boyfriend.

“And thenmaking special time for Rich,” Adele said. “The [NBA] season just started, and I’m actually a really big basketball fan, thank god.”

December 17, 2022: Adele serenades Rich Paul during Las Vegas show

Paulcelebrated his 41st birthday with Adelein Las Vegas. The “Someone Like You” singer took a few moments during her concert at Caesars Palace to sing “Happy Birthday” to the sports agent, who was in the audience.

“I love you more than life itself — we wish you happy birthday,” Adele said from the stage.

February 5, 2023: Adele and Rich Paul attend the Grammys together

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In February 2023, Adele and Paul made a rare public appearance together asthey attended the 2023 Grammy Awards, where the singer won best pop solo performance for “Easy on Me.” Though they didn’t walk the red carpet together, they did pose for a handful of photos inside the event.

April 28, 2023: Adele and Rich Paul attend NBA Playoffs game

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September 2023: Adele and Rich Paul spark marriage rumors

During the Grammy-winner’s Vegas residency show in September, she sparked marriage rumors asshe referred to Paul as her “husband”during a conversation with a fan.

“You can’t marry me. I’m straight, my love, and my husband’s here tonight,” Adele told a female audience member in avideoposted on TikTok.

After the fan asked, “Can you try?” the songstress jokingly replied, “No, I don’t want to try. I’m with Rich. You’re crazy, leave me alone.”

October 9, 2023: Rich Paul says his memoir was “very emotional” for Adele to read

In an interview with PEOPLE,Paul opened up about his new memoir,Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds, which details his early childhood growing up in a crime-ridden section of Cleveland, Ohio, in the ’80s and ’90s, as well as the deep trauma he faced having a mother who struggled with drug addiction.

“I had built up this wall as a young kid,” he said, “to just have the understanding to move forward and know that she’s not going to be there. Like, Mom is not coming home.” That reality, he added, “was one of the toughest things for me to relive and write about.”

Paul added that the depths of his childhood trauma are what resonated most with hispartner Adele. “It was very emotional,” he said of the star’s response to his book. “I think a lot of it probably hit home, so yeah, it was a difficult read [for her].”

December 16, 2023: Adele attends Rich Paul’s 43rd birthday bash

Paul hosted abirthday party at The Classic Catin Los Angeles. He later shared photos from the soiree on Instagram, including an image of him and Adele posing in front of a graffiti-style backdrop.

May 5, 2024: Source says Adele and Rich Paul’s relationship is “solid”

According to a source, Adele and Paul’s “relationship is solid.” A separate insider also told PEOPLE that the couple “inspire each other.”

July 20, 2024: Adele is photographed wearing a diamond ring while out in London with Rich Paul

While leaving Chiltern Firehouse in London with Paul, Adele was photographed wearing alarge, pear-shaped diamond ringon her finger.

November 24, 2024: Adele thanks Rich Paul during final Las Vegas residency show

While holding back tears, Adele gave Paul a sweet shout-out during her final Las Vegas residency show.

“Thank you for always bigging me upand making me feel like I could do whatever I wanted to do,” she said. “There [have] been times when I’m too tired or I’m too emotionally drained … so I appreciate that.”

source: people.com