Adele and Rich Paul's Relationship Timeline
2023/11/16

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The "" singer and first met at a party a few years ago, however, they didn't start dating until a bit later and took their relationship public in the summer of 2021.

Since then, they have given us a few glimpses of their sweet bond. In addition to going Instagram official and making appearances together at various NBA games, Adele has talked about Paul in a handful of interviews.

Most recently, the couple sparked marriage rumors as during a conversation with a fan during her Las Vegas residency.

Take a look back at their relationship timeline ahead.

July 2021: Adele and Rich Paul spark romance rumors

During the NBA Finals, together as they watched the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns.

Shortly after, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that and 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."

Sept. 19, 2021: Adele and Rich Paul go Instagram official

In September 2021, Adele accompanied Paul to NBA star Anthony Davis and Marlen P's wedding in Los Angeles. Following the ceremony, with a series of photos on Instagram, including a snapshot of her and Paul cuddled up in the photo booth. Though she didn't tag Paul in the post, she did caption it with a red heart.

October 2021: Adele reveals how she met Rich Paul

In candid interviews with and for their November 2021 cover stories, Adele briefly .

"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.

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

The duo made as they attended the NBA season opener in a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nov. 6, 2021: Adele brings Rich Paul along for the filming of An Audience with Adele

Following a taping of at the London Palladium, which marked Adele's first U.K. performance in four years, the two were .

Nov. 14, 2021: Adele gushes about Rich Paul to Oprah

During her CBS special with , titled , the singer .

"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.

She also shared that this relationship is the first time she's "loved myself and been open to loving and being loved by someone else."

"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."

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

as they attended a basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers in January 2022.

Feb. 1, 2022: Adele shuts down Rich Paul breakup rumors

As Adele teased her performance at the BRIT Awards in an Instagram post, surrounding 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 ♥️"

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

While attending on Feb. 8, Adele as on her ring finger.

Feb. 11, 2022: Adele subtly responds to engagement rumors

While on on Feb. 11, 2022, when 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?"

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

The duo kept the engagement rumors going as for the on 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

Following her birthday on May 5, with Paul on her Instagram alongside the caption, "Time flies 💋 ✨ ♥️." The final photo in the gallery shows the singer holding a fortune cookie that reads, "You have found good company — enjoy."

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

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 with , the sports agent hinted at as 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.

In June, at Mother Wolf in L.A. "She seemed to be having a great time and was leaning into Rich here and there," a source told PEOPLE, adding, "They stayed for a while and were joined by another friend at one point" before the couple"went out a back exit."

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

Adele and Paul were among some of the at at the New York City Public Library on June 25.

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

In July, in Porto Cervo, Italy. The two were seen by each other's side as they relaxed on a yacht with friends.

Aug. 15, 2022: Adele says she's "obsessed" with Rich Paul

In her cover story for 's September issue, with Paul. "I've never been in love like this. I'm obsessed with him," Adele told the magazine.

When asked by if she would ever want to remarry, after divorcing ex in 2019 — with whom she shares son — the star replied, "Yes, absolutely."

"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 [my ]. I wanna f---ing nail it."

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

The two couples in 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.

Oct. 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 then ," Adele said. "The [NBA] season just started, and I'm actually a really big basketball fan, thank god."

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

Paul in 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.

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

In February 2023, Adele and Paul made a rare public appearance together as , 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

Paul and Adele go up against the Memphis Grizzlies in game 6 of the NBA Playoffs. The "Hello" singer subtly supported her beau by wearing a matching sweatsuit from Klutch Athletics — a sportswear brand co-created by Paul.

September 2023: Adele and Rich Paul spark marriage rumors

During the Grammy-winner’s Vegas residency show in September, she sparked marriage rumors as 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 a  posted 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, , , 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 his . “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].” 

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