Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak seen holding hands in Aspen

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak wander in a winter wonderland.

The Queen of Christmas and the “Leave the Door Open” singer were photographed holding hands while grabbing dinner in Aspen on Sunday (December 22).

Carey, 55, donned a tan tweed coat with faux fur trim with a matching skirt and cream sweater. Paak, 38, meanwhile, opted for a black velvet jacket and silver-rimmed glasses. .Paak could be seen grabbing Carey’s hand as they walked into Catch Steak restaurant together.

According to TMZthe musicians are not dating and just worked together on new songs. Reps for Carey and .Paak did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak in Aspen, Colorado on December 22, 2024.

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While in Aspen, Carey was also spotted wearing a $17,000 Gucci outfit on Saturday, December 21. She paired the oatmeal-colored dress and cardigan (which had festive fringe) with a matching cream Gucci winter hat and boots.

Her trip to Colorado came after the singer wrapped up her Christmas Time Tour, which this year was hit by a recent bout of the flu, which led to the cancellation of three shows.

“It’s probably something I always want to do,” she told PEOPLE exclusively of her holiday shows. “I just have to plan it a little differently because this year I was sick just from being out there too long.”

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She also said she’s not tired of Christmas music yet, even after touring and hearing her 2010 holiday hit “Oh, Santa” played while in Aspen. “Right now, ‘Oh, Santa’ is playing over the speakers, and I’m like, ‘I guess I’m not sick of it.'”

Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak in Aspen, Colorado on December 22, 2024.

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.Paak meanwhile, was on a trip with his band The Free Nationals across the US this fall playing his second album, Malibuin its entirety.

He also made his directorial debut with the film K-Pop!which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. The feature film stars his teenage son Soul Rasheed in the lead role.

.Paak shares sons Soul and Shine Tariq with estranged wife Jaylyn Chang, whom he left early in 2024. Their divorce is ongoing.