The internet doesn’t play when it comes to getting the tea, and right now, folks are keeping their eyes locked on Carmelo Anthony, wondering if he just soft-launched a new lady in his life. A social media video shows the former NBA star-turned-broadcaster alongside model Racquel Smith, and now fans think a romance might be brewing between the two!

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Carmelo Anthony Sparks Dating Rumors After Clip With Racquel Smith Goes Viral

Okay, so BOOM! For context, Racquel Smith dropped a carousel post on Instagram, and her comment section was immediately flooded with mentions of Carmelo Anthony after he appeared in a video on the fifth slide. The footage shows them waiting for an elevator while Racquel records on her phone with the flash on. While she captures the content, Carmelo lowkey cheeses behind her as they walk into the elevator. They also looked like they coordinated outfits as the video sees them both rocking all-black fits. Racquel wears a satin top with a thigh-high split skirt, while Melo popped out in a black bucket hat, polo shirt, and pants. Racquel kept her caption simple, adding, “This…” alongside the hashtag “#deserved.” 

Who Is Racquel Smith?

If you’ve been out of the loop, here’s what you need to know about Racquel Smith. According to TMZ, she is the widow of Will Smith, a New Orleans Saints football player who was fatally shot and killed during a 2016 road rage incident. Racquel survived the shooting after suffering injuries during the attack. Authorities convicted Smith’s killer after the incident, and he is currently serving time in prison. As for Melo, fans know he was previously married to La La Anthony. They were together from 2010 until she filed for divorce in 2021. They share a son, Kiyan Anthony, and Melo also has a daughter, Genesis, with his former partner, Mia Burks.

The Internet Reacts To Carmelo & Racquel’s Pop-Out

Once Racquel dropped her new Instagram post, folks flooded the comment section with mentions of Melo. Plenty of people said they loved seeing them pop out together, while others said they just want to see Melo happy,

Instagram user @love_miacedesj wrote, “Carmelo 😮 ok ok! 🔥🔥” 

Instagram user @bakerbynature413 wrote, “Woooooooooooo….Carmelo Anthony????? Ok Rockie….😍😍😍” 

While Instagram user @sheraeaka wrote, “My friend is happy, and that makes me happy 🥰” 

Then Instagram user @buggati_baze wrote, “My boy Melo struck gold 🔥👏” 

Another Instagram user @miaangel_ wrote, “step momma steppinnnn’ in that skirt, okay! 🖤” 

Instagram user @kkk_nikkie wrote, “Is that Carmelo? Beautiful ❤️❤️” 

While another Instagram user @jacquelinekelly8015 wrote, “Beautiful, okay Melo 🤗👏🏾” 

Then another Instagram user @onlyv1_ wrote, “As long as they’re happy 😍” 

Finally, Instagram user @librascale1019 wrote, “I love this for both of y’all. Blessings ❤️🙏🏽and Mel don’t be publicly outside with anyone! 🥰” 

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