English pop singer-songwriter Adele recently took the internet by storm after confirming her relationship with Rich Paul. The singer revealed her relationship with the sports agent via Instagram. This is her first public relationship after her divorce from Simon Konecki.
So, who is the new boyfriend of Hello singer? When did they start dating? Find out here.
Confirmed Relationship With Paul Via Social Media
The media first spotted the lovebirds together when they were out on a date at NYC hotspot Cipriani on July 24, 2021.
The duo became a topic of interest after their picture went viral during the NBA Finals, where Paul supported his friend Chris Paul. Following the game's conclusion, ESPN's Brian Windhorst confirmed the duo's relationship. On a late-night podcast, he said:
“Rich Paul brings his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron. His girlfriend is Adele." "This is the first time that they’ve come out in public together.”
On July 20, Page Six confirmed the duo to be an item and stated that they had been in a relationship for few months. The following month, the couple was spotted together at LeBron James' party.
All the speculations and rumors were finally confirmed when Adele herself shared the duo's picture attending the wedding of LA Lakers star Anthony Davis on September 18.
Back on May 4, 2018, she tied a knot with Simon Konecki. Together, the duo together shares an 8-year-old daughter, Angelo Adkins. In March of this year, Adele filed for divorce from Konecki citing irreconcilable differences.
Also Read: Adele's husband Simon Konecki Previously Married to Clary Fisher; Know his Married Life and Children
Who Is Rich Paul? What Is He Famous For?
Talking about Paul's profession, he is one of the biggest agents in sports. Cleveland native began his career in 2002 after meeting his teenaged James at the Akron-Canton Airport in 2002.
Now, Rich is the owner of Klutch Sports Group. Starting the agency in 2012, he has some clients including Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green, James, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis, and Philadelphia 76ers player Ben Simmons.
Talking about his fortune, Rich is worth $100 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. In the United States, the average salary of a sports agent ranges between $110,000 to $500,000 annually.
On the other hand, Paul's current girlfriend Adele has a jaw-dropping wealth of $190 million. Over the decade between 2009 and 2019, she gained more than $400 million, through her record sales and concert performances.