American sports agent Rich Paul, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the NBA, rarely speaks about his private life. However, during a recent appearance on the Glass Half Full podcast hosted by journalist Craig Melvin, he shared details about his relationship with global music star Adele.
Paul revealed that he had known Adele for a long time before their friendship developed into a romantic relationship. Although he said he had always had a rule against pursuing relationships with people from the celebrity world, their story unfolded completely naturally.
“I’ve never been the type of person who tries to court people from those circles. Everything between us happened very naturally,” Paul said.
He also explained how they first got to know each other, noting that they moved within the same social circles and often crossed paths at various events.
“We were all in the same circles, spending time together, talking and joking around. Everything was very friendly and warm,” Paul said, adding with a laugh that at some point their relationship evolved beyond friendship.
Rumours about their romance first emerged in 2021, when Adele and Rich Paul were spotted together at an NBA game. Since then, the couple have rarely spoken publicly about their relationship, and in August 2024, the singer confirmed that they were engaged.
Adele was previously married to Simon Konecki, with whom she shares a son. Despite the intense public interest surrounding their love story, she and Paul have managed to keep much of their private life away from the spotlight.
With his latest comments, Rich Paul offered a rare glimpse into his relationship with the British music star, showing that despite the fame and attention that follow them, their love story began in a simple and genuine way.
