(Cover) - EN Showbiz - 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler were spotted looking cosy in a New Orleans bar over the weekend.

There have been rumours lately that the 35-year-old rapper - real name Curtis James Jackson - and the outspoken stand-up comedienne, also 35, have been dating.

Now the website TMZ has obtained a photograph of the pair appearing to be enjoying a date at the Blue Nile jazz bar in New Orleans on Sunday.

According to an onlooker in the bar, 50 Cent and Chelsea sat very close to each other and were laughing and joking throughout the night.

The rap superstar performed a live freestyle set with a group of local musicians before snuggling up with Chelsea for what appeared to be a romantic evening.

50 Cent is well-known for being a ladies man, and is father to 12-year-old Marquise, his son from a previous relationship with Shaniqua Tompkins. Blonde star Chelsea, who has her own late night talk show in America, has been single since ending a short-lived relationship with television producer Dave Salmoni in the summer. 50 Cent and Chelsea began flirting when the rapper appeared as a guest on her show last year. (C) Cover Media