Carmelo Anthony is facing fresh dating rumors after a social media video featuring him alongside model Racquel Smith went viral. The clip appeared in a carousel post Smith shared on Instagram, where fans quickly noticed Anthony in the fifth slide and began speculating about a possible romance. In the video, Smith is seen recording on her phone while the two wait for an elevator, and Anthony appears smiling behind her as they walk inside together.
The post drew attention not only because of Anthony’s appearance, but also because the pair seemed to coordinate their looks. Both were dressed in all-black outfits, with Smith wearing a satin top and a thigh-high slit skirt, while Anthony wore a black bucket hat, polo shirt, and pants. Smith captioned the post simply with “This…” and the hashtag “#deserved,” which only fueled more conversation in the comments.
Racquel Smith has drawn public interest for her own past as well. She is the widow of Will Smith, the former New Orleans Saints player who was fatally shot during a 2016 road rage incident. Smith survived the attack and later identified the circumstances that led to the tragedy. Meanwhile, Carmelo Anthony’s personal life has long been a topic of public curiosity. He was previously married to La La Anthony. The couple was together from 2010 until La La filed for divorce in 2021. They share one son, Kiyan Anthony. Anthony also has a daughter, Genesis, with former partner Mia Burks.
The viral post sparked a wave of reactions across Instagram, with many users commenting on the possibility that Anthony and Smith are more than friends. Some fans praised the look, while others expressed support for Anthony simply being happy. Comments ranged from excited reactions like “Carmelo 😮 ok ok! 🔥🔥” and “Woooooooooooo….Carmelo Anthony????? Ok Rockie….😍😍😍” to more supportive messages such as “My friend is happy, and that makes me happy 🥰” and “As long as they’re happy 😍.”
Others focused on the chemistry they believed they saw in the clip, with users calling the pair beautiful together and joking about Anthony’s public appearance with someone new. The discussion continued as fans questioned whether the moment was a soft launch of a relationship or simply a friendly outing.
For now, neither Carmelo Anthony nor Racquel Smith has publicly confirmed a romance. Still, the video has been enough to get people talking, and social media users are watching closely for any future appearances together. As often happens online, a short clip and a caption with little context was enough to turn into a full-blown conversation about love, timing, and new beginnings.
