We knew Tyrese was a lady killer, but damn word on the street is he has Whitney more sprung off him than she was on … well you know!

Despite WHITNEY HOUSTON’s ongoing battle against substance abuse and a career-threatening health problem, she’s found a new love –

AND she’s so crazy about him she’s already talking marriage!

The pop star, 47, has flipped for “Transformers” star TYRESE GIBSON, who’s just 32.

“They met four months ago, and Whitney’s already professing her love,” revealed a close pal.

Whitney and Tyrese were introduced on Valentine’s Day at a pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles thrown by music mogul Clive Davis – and Whitney was instantly attracted to Tyrese’s good looks and personality.

“After the party, Whitney called to ask him out,” continued the pal.

“Now they’re quietly dating!”

Hey, if Black Ty piping her down can get her off that glass pipe we are all for it. Just keep that skeezy Bobbi Kristina away from innocent lil Shayla!

Click here to see what Tyrese has to say about his new love.

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