Britney Spears is back on the dating scene following her split from ex-husband Sam Asghari. The previous spouses announced their separation in August 2023 and finalized their divorce in May 2024. That month, the pop singer was involved in a medical-related incident on the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, where she was photographed walking out of the hotel together with her recent boyfriend, Paul Soliz. Although not much is understood about Paul, multiple outlets have reported the small print of his personal life, criminal history and his connection to Britney.
Paul Is a Father
In accordance with Page Six, Paul informed paparazzi in September 2023 that the mother of his children “passed away,” noting that he has a “handful” of youngsters. The outlet reported that two of his children have been living with their maternal grandmother.
Paul Worked for Britney
In 2022, Paul was hired to work for Britney in a task that several outlets have in comparison with housekeeping. He reportedly worked in her California mansion, performing various maintenance tasks.
Paul and Britney Began Dating in 2023
After separating from Sam in August 2023, Britney and Paul eventually began dating. While timeline of their relationship is unclear, several outlets have reported that they’ve had an on-and-off romance.
He Called Britney ‘Phenomenal’
During an interview with Us Weekly in September 2023, Paul described Britney as a “an outstanding woman,” adding, “She’s a really, excellent, positive … She’s a superb person.”
He Has a Reported Criminal History
Page Six reported that Paul has been charged with multiple misdemeanors through the years. In 2014, he was convicted of 1 count of disturbing the peace and was charged with child endangerment that 12 months. Nevertheless, the charge was dismissed following a plea negotiation, per the outlet.
Two years later, Paul was convicted of driving with no license in 2016, in response to the outlet. One other charge of driving with a suspended license was eventually dismissed due to a plea negotiation. In 2022, Paul was convicted of felony possession of a firearm in connection to a charge from an incident that took place in 2019. In late 2023, he was reportedly in court over an alleged probation violation related to that previous charge, the outlet reported.
Later that 12 months, Paul and Britney got right into a heated exchange at a Las Vegas hotel and allegedly trashed their room, in response to TMZ.