After several years together, Adele confirmed that she is engaged to her boyfriend Rich Paul. During a concert in Munich, she announced in the middle of her performance that she was getting married, showing off her ring.
Although this excited fans, it wasn’t really a surprise, as there had been signs of their engagement. The “Someone Like You” singer had been wearing a diamond ring on her finger since July 2023.
She also revealed that they are already planning their wedding for August 9, so we’ll soon learn more about the event, which is likely to be quite big. Some time ago, the pop star confessed that she wanted to start a family with him.
Who is Rich Paul?
Rich Paul is a prominent sports agent, primarily known for being the founder and CEO of the athlete representation agency Klutch Sports Group. He began his career in the sports world by selling retro jerseys.
This allowed him to establish a relationship with LeBron James, whom he has represented since the early stages of his career through his agency, which has become one of the most influential in the NBA.
Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Draymond Green are some of the many high-profile players he has represented. His innovative approach to managing sports careers and contract negotiations has redefined the athlete representation industry.
Rich Paul attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on November 14, 2021. (Source: Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Celebrity Net Worth indicated that the star talked about his rise to the top of the sports world in an interview some time ago. There he revealed:
“I’m a unicorn in the sports agent business. Young, African-American, and didn’t go to a prestigious business school. To make it, I tell people to not only dream big but achieve big. I was blessed to take the leap at the right time and had success. Complacency is the cousin of satisfaction, and I’m never satisfied. I’m more motivated now than ever before“.
Rich Paul’s age, height and nationality
Rich Paul was born on December 16, 1981, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently 42 years old and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He holds American nationality and is believed to be approximately 1.85 meters tall.
Rich Paul’s family
Rich Paul has been quite private about his family life. He has three children (Reonna, Richie, and Zane), who are from his previous relationships. They have been seen attending multiple Adele concerts.
He grew up in a modest neighborhood and has spoken in interviews about the influence of his father, who passed away when he was 19 years old. This loss had a significant impact on his life and motivated him to work hard to succeed.
Rich Paul and his children watching Adele in August 2024. (Source: @Adelettes2)
Rich Paul’s net worth in 2024
Rich Paul has been amassing a vast and multimillion-dollar fortune since he began his career in the sports world. According to various sites like Parade, the star has a net worth of $120 million in 2024.
He currently represents over 20 NBA players, making him one of the most powerful agents in the basketball world. Celebrity Net Worth reported that they have generated more than $4 billion in contracts.
Rich Paul’s love story with Adele
Rich Paul and Adele met in 2021 when they both attended a party with mutual friends. Since then, they have been inseparable, and their relationship became public shortly afterward, attracting media attention.
The couple, who are now engaged and already planning their wedding, have appeared together at various public events, including major NBA games and award ceremonies.
