Country star Kelsea Ballerini and Outer Banks actor Chase Stokes have reportedly ended their relationship, and sources say Ballerini’s intense focus on The Voice may have played a role in the breakup.

The couple, who had been together for over a year, seemed inseparable, frequently sharing sweet moments on social media. However, insiders claim that as Ballerini devoted more time to her coaching duties on The Voice, their relationship took a backseat—leading Stokes to call it quits.

“Kelsea was completely wrapped up in The Voice. It was a huge opportunity for her, and she wanted to give it her all,” a source close to the couple revealed. “Chase was incredibly supportive, but over time, he started feeling like he was no longer a priority.”

While neither Ballerini nor Stokes has publicly commented on the split, fans have noticed a lack of recent appearances together. The pair, who first sparked dating rumors in early 2023, had been vocal about their admiration for one another, making the breakup all the more surprising.

Despite the personal setback, Ballerini continues to shine professionally. Her role on The Voice has been a major career milestone, showcasing her mentorship skills and further cementing her place in the music industry.

As for Stokes, the Outer Banks heartthrob is keeping busy with new projects and has been seen spending more time with friends.

Was The Voice really the reason for their split, or was this relationship simply not built to last? Fans are left wondering if this is the final chapter for Kelsea and Chase—or if there’s still a chance for a second verse.

Stay tuned for any updates from the stars themselves!

Carrie Underwood Leaves CMA Awards in TEARS as Emotional Performance Brings Crowd to Their Feet

Carrie Underwood delivered a breathtaking performance at the CMA Awards that left the entire audience in awe—and had her fighting back tears. The country superstar’s emotional moment resonated deeply with fans, sparking an outpouring of support online.

Carrie Underwood moved the crowd at the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday night.

Underwood took the stage at the event, titled Opry 100: A Live Celebration, to honor Randy Travis, who welcomed her to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry 17 years ago in 2008.

Underwood kicked off her tribute to Travis by sharing a story about her childhood.

She said that her sister had a cassette tape of Travis’ and once she got her hands on it, she “never” gave it back to her.

Five years after that, Travis had a stroke that made him nearly unable to sing.

On Wednesday night, Underwood performed Travis’ “Three Wooden Crosses” and “Forever and Ever, Amen.”

At the end of “Forever and Ever, Amen,” Underwood walked over to Travis in the crowd and gave him the microphone to sing the closing, “Amen,” which moved the crowd to tears.

“Randy Travis everybody,” Underwood said, before hugging the country music legend.

The crowd immediately stood to their feet and gave Underwood and Travis a standing ovation.

Fans took to social media to weigh in on the moving performance.

“IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE,” one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, while including a clip of Underwood and Travis’ moment.

“THREE WOODEN CROSSES. I was NOT ready,” another user wrote, adding crying emojis.

A third added, “Wow . Tears everywhere as Randy Travis closes with Carrie Underwood.”

The Grand Ole Opry shared a post about Travis inducting Underwood into the family 17 years ago.

“We’ll never forget the moment Randy invited Carrie into the family,” the account wrote, including a photo from 2008.

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Underwood rose to fame after winning “American Idol” in 2005.Getty Images
Underwood rose to fame after winning “American Idol” in 2005. Her debut album, “Some Hearts,” was released that same year and included the hit “Before He Cheats.”

Country superstar Blake Shelton hosted the event, titled the “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” on March 19, airing on NBC.

The official 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry is in November, and the country music house will be celebrating all year long.

Underwood attended the country music ceremony in a lavish, one-shoulder black gown.

The bottom of the dress was sheer and had a dramatic train.

Carrie Underwood In Tears!! Softly and Tenderly MUST WATCH

Underwood’s vulnerability is exquisite, and it doesn’t let performances feel traditional; instead, it is more like a personal tribute. She makes it clear that she is a human being at the end of the day, and her experience of pain and love can shake you to the core.

If this performance piques your interest, you’ve only begun to scratch the surface of everything Underwood has in store. Listen to her performance of How Great Thou Art, where she makes her status as a compelling vocalist clear.

Carrie Underwood – How Great Thou Art (Official Performance Video)

Underwood constantly reaffirms herself as among country music’s most genuine artists! She is constantly highlighting music’s power to connect and heal people under a collective emotion.

Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews are easily the two most famous figures figures at ESPN. Smith has put in the work to become the face of the Worldwide Leader while Malika has gained a ton of attention based on several controversies that has had her go viral online.

The two of them butted heads live on TV about the Ime Udoka scandal, but Smith did not let that situation get in the way of him defending her actions when she caught criticism speaking about a player’s past.

The 28-year-old is known for asking tough questions and bringing up sketchy parts of a player’s past. She took major heat earlier this year for her pre-draft comments on Brandon Miller out of Alabama.

In a recent episode of ‘Podcast P with Paul George”, Smith defended Andrews after she faced severe backlash for her line of reporting:

“She getting crucified leading into the Draft because she’s asking Brandon Miller a question or bringing up somebody’s past. She had an obligation to ask those questions.”

“She did her job. If she doesn’t do her job, she’s off the air. They like what we need you for?” (1:02:27)

 

Although people dislike Andrews for asking tough questions, she is clearly doing her job and her employer seems to love it. Despite the constant backlash that she receives, Andrews never feels the need to explain herself online and simply goes on about her day. That is the best way to handle it.

After a standout freshman season, Alabama basketball freshman Brandon Miller was selected second overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Miller became the highest-drafted Crimson Tide player since the 1995 draft.

In Charlotte, Miller joins point guard LaMelo Ball to create a fascinating young duo for the franchise to build around. He averaged 18.8 points per game, leading the SEC, and added 8.2 rebounds while shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc.

As far as the controversy surrounding him, Miller reportedly brought a teammate the handgun that was used to kill a woman. Miller brought Darius Miles’ gun to him on the night of the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris, after Miles texted him and asked him to do so.

Investigators wrote in a court document that Miles admitted to providing the gun used in the fatal shooting, but Davis fired the weapon.

Miller has not been charged with a crime.

VIDEO: Some Dude Just Dropped The Cold Hard Truth On Why All Of These NFL Prospects Are “Dating White Women”

Unless this is your first day in America, then you know race relations in this country dominate just everything, and that includes NBA and NFL drafts

 

During the most recent NFL Draft in Detroit, social media was buzzing as athletes showed up to the red carpet event with their girlfriends and family. Many of the incoming NFL rookies were African-American and were spotted with white women, which has become the usual theme for years.

The same thing happens with the NBA Draft.

This year, the discourse on the NFL Draft and NBA Draft has gotten even louder as African-American women openly pondered why so many of the players never have a partner that is the same race as them.

 

 

One guy on TikTok decided to answer that question by revealing that the vast majority of his division-1 friends in college or headed to the league are dating or married to white women and explained why.

He stated that some of them had told him that their white girlfriend looked up to Taylor Swift while their girlfriend looked up to Megan The Stallion. He then states the guy asks how many white women he has seen doing the Megan Thee Stallion challenge as opposed to Black women.

He then dove into another story of a friend who relayed that his Black girlfriend started to request money from him as soon as she found out about his NIL money. She wanted her hair and nails done. He then added that the Black women would be upset if they went to places like Chipotle, and she demanded steak houses.

 

 

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Michael Jordan is certainly loving the woman he has in his life.

The Chicago Bulls legend and hall of famer has been enjoying vacation with his wife, Yvette Prieto, and family.

Prieto is getting the bulk of the attention as she showed off her body in a stunning swimsuit. She could be seen rocking a orange two-piece alongside Jordan who had a black t-shirt and swim trunks.

Last month, Jordan got even richer when he agreed to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall for an approximately $3 billion valuation. The transaction ended Jordan’s 13-year run as majority owner.

Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and five-time MVP, is largely considered to be the greatest player in the history of the game and has been the league’s only Black majority owner. He paid $275 million for a majority stake in the franchise in 2010.

 

After a 27-55 season, the Hornets would be rewarded with the No. 2 pick in the draft. Hornets took Brandon Miller with the second pick of the 2023 NBA draft, choosing the Alabama forward over G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson and ending up with the player the franchise had been leaning toward throughout the process.

Miller averaged 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from 3-point range. He also won the SEC tournament’s MVP award and was named a second-team All-American.

Time will tell if this was a good decision.

VIDEO: Some Dude Just Dropped The Cold Hard Truth On Why All Of These NFL Prospects Are “Dating White Women”

Unless this is your first day in America, then you know race relations in this country dominate just everything, and that includes NBA and NFL drafts

 

During the most recent NFL Draft in Detroit, social media was buzzing as athletes showed up to the red carpet event with their girlfriends and family. Many of the incoming NFL rookies were African-American and were spotted with white women, which has become the usual theme for years.

The same thing happens with the NBA Draft.

This year, the discourse on the NFL Draft and NBA Draft has gotten even louder as African-American women openly pondered why so many of the players never have a partner that is the same race as them.

 

 

One guy on TikTok decided to answer that question by revealing that the vast majority of his division-1 friends in college or headed to the league are dating or married to white women and explained why.

He stated that some of them had told him that their white girlfriend looked up to Taylor Swift while their girlfriend looked up to Megan The Stallion. He then states the guy asks how many white women he has seen doing the Megan Thee Stallion challenge as opposed to Black women.

He then dove into another story of a friend who relayed that his Black girlfriend started to request money from him as soon as she found out about his NIL money. She wanted her hair and nails done. He then added that the Black women would be upset if they went to places like Chipotle, and she demanded steak houses.

 

 

Carmelo Anthony’s Ex-Wife La La Speaks Candidly About Her Favorite S** Positions (VIDEO)

 

Lala Anthony and Kelly Rowland are clearly the best of friends that speak openly and honestly about whatever is on their mind.

Just this week, the two women were on Instagram Live in front of thousands of people talking about an assortment of topics when the conversation shifted to which s-xual position they preferred.

“Hit it from the back, or missionary?”

LaLa likes it from behind.

LaLa went on to state how much she likes a man to show public displays of affection or is a closet freak.

“I’m a cancer and we’re super affectionate and I definitely love when someone isn’t afraid to show their affection and love no matter who’s around.”

Here’s that video:

 

Kristaps Porzingis Likely to Miss Eastern Conference Finals Due to Calf Injury

 

Kristaps Porzingis (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics have received a huge blow as their star center, Kristaps Porzingis, is unlikely to return for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a calf injury. Porzingis sustained a right calf strain during Game 4 of the Celtics’ first-round series against the Miami Heat. The injury sidelined him for the subsequent five-game conference semifinal series victory over Cleveland.

 

 

Porzingis joined the Celtics last summer in a three-team trade. While lofty aspirations surrounded them in his trade, he suffered a non-contact injury.

The NBA star’s presence on the court is crucial for the Celtics’ championship aspirations, as evidenced by his performance in the opening-round series against the Heat. The Celtics hero averaged 12 points and five rebounds in four games to halt the Heat’s supremacy.

Nevertheless, there is a glimmer of hope for Celtics fans as Porzingis has steadily progressed in his recovery. The Celtics center was recently captured working out with Celtics coaches. Meanwhile, optimism also abounds that he may be able to return at some point during the series.

Who will replace Kristaps Porzingis?

In Kristaps Porzingis’ absence, the Boston Celtics have leaned heavily on veteran center Al Horford to anchor their lineup. Throughout the regular season, Horford stepped up whenever various Celtics players were sidelined due to injury or rest.

Horford’s contribution to the team’s success was evident in the series-clinching win over Cleveland. With an impressive stat line of 22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks, he proved his value on both ends of the court.

With him on the floor, Boston’s net rating has improved significantly by almost 16 points per 100 possessions, underscoring his impact on the team’s overall effectiveness.

Despite Horford’s stellar performances and the success the Celtics have achieved with him leading the charge, there remains a consensus among fans and analysts alike that the team will ultimately need Kristaps Porzingis back in action.

 

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As someone who considers himself a fan of JJ Redick, both as a podcaster and an NBA coach, I have to admit the fact that he’s coaching the Lakers really annoys me. My heart says I now have to hate everything about him, but I can’t. I don’t even care that he’s helped make the Lakers competitive because he’s someone who embraces the teachings of Joe Mazzulla. It really has my hands tied, which disgusts me on many levels.

Take for example, his recent comments about NBA Awards, more specifically shitting all over the Most Improved Player award. Again, my heart wants to hate it, but even the Lakers hater in me can’t deny that he’s absolutely right

JJ Redick with a discussion about NBA awards today after practice, says he think he is more informed to make picks as a coach than he was as a media member. That said, he didn’t even want to discuss Austin Reaves’ case as MIP because he says that award’s been misinterpreted pic.twitter.com/WnFhY90Bbp

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 2, 2025

While it’s true that the weird part of NBA Awards is that the criteria seems to shift from season to season and there’s zero consistency in terms of what voters value or go into their choices for each award, when it comes to the MIP it really does feel like voters have lost the plot.

When it comes to MVP, while you may have a preference, the group of candidates usually makes sense.

For 6MOY, that’s pretty self-explanatory

For Clutch Player Of The Year, same thing. It’s pretty cut and dry since you look at how everyone performs in “clutch time” moments as defined by the NBA

For DPOY, similar to MVP it can be subjective, but the definition around the award is pretty defined.

But MIP? Good fucking luck.

This year, Cade Cunningham is who many consider the MIP. This isn’t to say Cade hasn’t improved, his points have gone from 22.7 to 25.7, his efficiency jumped from 44.9% to 46.2%, he had a rebounding leap (4.3 to 6.1) and a passing leap (7.5 to 9.2). He went from not being an All Star last year to not only being an All Star this season, but he’s probably ending up on the 2nd Team All NBA and definitely no lower than 3rd Team. He absolutely has “improved”.

But…..he’s a #1 pick on a max deal. His leap in Year 4 is what most people would expect from a player of that caliber who is playing on a max deal. Is that really what we should be using the MIP Award for? Just because he technically wasn’t an All Star last season, he was still putting up 22/4/7. The year before that, it was 19/6/6.

Where things get tricky is if you look at the recent winners. Last year, Tyrese Maxey made the leap from non-All Star to All Star, but his role drastically changed, so I don’t think you can really compare that to Cade. Cade has always been The Guy for the Pistons. Maxey was in a new role and thrived. So while he went from 20ppg to 25ppg, they weren’t apples-to-apples seasons in terms of role and responsibility. He also wasn’t a top 5 pick. In fact, he wasn’t even a Lottery pick (21st). To me, that was closer to the spirit of what this award should be about.

The same context is also true of Lauri Markkanen when he won it, only he was the 7th pick in the draft. That guy should be getting better and better right? The only thing that sort of makes his win OK with me was his role completely changed once he joined the Jazz. Now, he was The Guy.

Probably the most egregious MIP winner was Ja Morant winning it in 2021-22. The guy won ROY, was The Guy since Day 1, and yet he won it in his first All Star season. That made zero sense, and Ja himself agreed since he gave the trophy to Desmond Bane, a guy who took a massive leap that same season as the 30th pick in the Draft.

It brings us back to what this award should be about. Is it about high Lottery picks making the jump from “good” player to “All Star/All NBA”? You know, their normal projected progression? Or, should it be more about a guy who exceeded expectations and what people thought he would be at the NBA level compared to what he actually became? Put it in context of this season.

Is it more impressive that Cade made his leap, or someone like Dyson Daniels making his leap as a legit DPOY candidate and two way demon? His production has jumped from 5 points a game to 14.2, he leads the league in steals while also setting that NBA record. It’s true that he was the 8th pick in the draft, but his “improvement” is pretty insane and he does have a new role as a Hawk compared to what we saw while he was on the Pelicans

PHOTO: ‘Stunning’ College Swimmer Spotted with NBA Star Fans Are Buzzing

A jaw-dropping new photo has surfaced of a “stunning” college swimmer getting cozy with an NBA star, and fans can’t stop talking about it. Social media detectives are already piecing together clues, trying to confirm if this is the league’s newest power couple.?

A Big 12 swimmer appears to have found love with a second-year NBA standout.

Karla Lessing is in her senior year at the University of Kansas. A native of Boulder, Colorado, she swims the freestyle and butterfly for the Jayhawks and is the daughter of two professional triathletes. Her father, Simon Lessing, was a five-time Pro Triathlete World Champion and competed for Great Britain at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

“I started swimming when I was 5 years old. My parents were both professional triathletes so they wanted to get me into the water at a young age,” Lessing’s official KU bio reads.

When she’s not in the pool, Lessing has a tendency to turn heads on social media, where she has more than 18,000 followers on Instagram.

On Sunday, Lessing shared an Instagram post that immediately caught people’s attention. There were several photos in the carousel, but the first one showed her at a recent Toronto Raptors home game posing alongside Raptors wing and former Kansas star Gradey Dick.

Dick, who spent one year at Kansas in 2022-23, was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He’s been a key contributor in two seasons with Toronto and is averaging 14.4 points per game this year.

It certainly seems like Dick and Lessing have now “hard launched” their relationship for the public.

“people and places I love,” Lessing captioned the post.

“beautiful girl❤️,” Dick wrote in the comments.

“Hard launch ig,” another person said.

“@gradey for the WIN 👏,” a third person added.

So far, Dick and Lessing don’t have any other pictures up together, but she also commented on his most recent IG post. Using context clues, their relationship seems like the real thing, so we wish them luck.

If you’d like to follow Lessing on IG, click here.

Scottie Pippen’s Ex-Wife Caught Getting Cozy with Another Pro Basketball Star

Larsa Pippen is back in the headlines after being spotted getting extra close with yet another pro basketball star. The latest sighting has social media buzzing, with fans speculating about her dating history and its ongoing connection to the NBA.

Larsa Pippen certainly seems to have a type.

Pippen, 50, was famously married to NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen for more than two decades. The pair have four children together–Scotty Jr., Preston, Justin and Sophia. After her divorce from Pippen was finalized, Larsa was infamously in a relationship with Marcus Jordan, a former UCF basketball standout and the son of the legendary Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen’s longtime Chicago Bulls teammate.

Larsa and Marcus haven’t been an item for a little while now, but the “Real Housewives of Miami” star is back in the headlines for a rumored dalliance with another pro hooper.

According to Page Six, Pippen was spotted “showing PDA” with 31-year-old basketball player Jeff Coby at a friend’s birthday party in Miami last weekend.

The 6-foot-8 Coby, 31, played collegiately at Columbia from 2013-17 before spending several seasons competing overseas. He most recently suited up for the Yamaguchi Patriots of the Japanese B League in 2022-23.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 14: Larsa Pippen attends ‘Legends Ball 2022 BravoCon’ at Manhattan Center on October 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

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Page Six reported that Pippen was seen “holding hands” with the “tall” and “much-younger guy” at restaurant Maple & Ash.

“They were cute. She was glowing,” a source told Page Six, adding that Pippen “seemed really happy and smiley.”

Whether this partnership is more casual or the “real thing” remains to be seen. However long it lasts, it definitely will not draw the attention that Pippen’s controversial pairing with Jordan did.

“She did not commit a crime. She did not break any laws. She’s not trifling or anything like that, like some of y’all would say. But can we at least acknowledge it’s uncomfortable for a multitude of people?” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said of Pippen dating MJ’s son back in 2023.

“I have no doubt that there had to have been, over the course of all those years [they] played together a time when her and the kids were around Michael and his kids.”

Everyone Is Calling For ESPN To Fire Stephen A. Smith After His Latest Controversial Take

Stephen A. Smith has found himself at the center of yet another firestorm, with furious fans flooding social media demanding ESPN cut ties with the outspoken analyst. His latest controversial take has sparked intense backlash, with many calling it his most outrageous moment yet. Will ESPN stand by him, or is his time running out?

Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim on ESPN (Photo via Twitter)
USC superstar Juju Watkins will miss the rest of March Madness after suffering a devastating ACL injury.

The 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament landscape changed dramatically on Monday night when No. 1 seed USC lost its star guard to a season-ending knee injury during its emotional win against No. 9 Mississippi State.

The prospect of a showdown between two of college basketball’s biggest stars, Watkins and UConn guard Paige Bueckers, was easily a main talking point heading into the tournament.

Now that Watkins is out, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made no secret of how easy things have gotten for UConn.

He addressed the unfortunate circumstance on his show FIRST TAKE.

During Tuesday’s episode of First Take, ESPN moderator Molly Qerim asked WNBA star Napheesa Collier if she’s feeling good about UConn’s chances this March.

Before she could say anything, Smith chimed in with a crazy comment about JuJu Watkins.

“You should be feeling good now,” Smith said. “JuJu got hurt.”

Fans were disgusted:

“I find myself asking every year why this man still has the platform he does,” one fan said.

“gross as fuck, he shouldn’t have a job,” a second fan stated.

“I want him deplatformed,” a third fan said of his comment on JuJu Watkins.

“He’s such a f–king weirdo. LeBron should’ve beat his ass right there on the spot 😭,” a fourth fan added.

“athlete’s gotta stop going on this show. Dude has consistently shown he’s a terrible human,” a final fan said.

JuJu Watkins Has A Long Road To Recovery

JuJu Watkins (Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images)
USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins was left screaming in agony after appearing to suffer a serious right knee injury in the first quarter of the Trojans’ Second Round game.

Watkins suffered a torn ACL during her team’s 96-59 win over No. 9 seed Mississippi State in the second round of the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament.

Watkins is likely to be out for nine months, which means she will miss a large part of the 2025 season

VIDEO: Some Dude Just Dropped The Cold Hard Truth On Why All Of These NFL Prospects Are “Dating White Women”

Unless this is your first day in America, then you know race relations in this country dominate just everything, and that includes NBA and NFL drafts

 

During the most recent NFL Draft in Detroit, social media was buzzing as athletes showed up to the red carpet event with their girlfriends and family. Many of the incoming NFL rookies were African-American and were spotted with white women, which has become the usual theme for years.

The same thing happens with the NBA Draft.

This year, the discourse on the NFL Draft and NBA Draft has gotten even louder as African-American women openly pondered why so many of the players never have a partner that is the same race as them.

 

 

One guy on TikTok decided to answer that question by revealing that the vast majority of his division-1 friends in college or headed to the league are dating or married to white women and explained why.

He stated that some of them had told him that their white girlfriend looked up to Taylor Swift while their girlfriend looked up to Megan The Stallion. He then states the guy asks how many white women he has seen doing the Megan Thee Stallion challenge as opposed to Black women.

He then dove into another story of a friend who relayed that his Black girlfriend started to request money from him as soon as she found out about his NIL money. She wanted her hair and nails done. He then added that the Black women would be upset if they went to places like Chipotle, and she demanded steak houses.

 

NBA Fans Are Going CRAZY Over Viral Tweet About The INSANE Amount Of Money Anthony Edwards PAID To His Baby Mamma In CHILD SUPPORT, And How He PAID It

NBA fans are losing their minds over a viral tweet revealing the jaw-dropping amount Anthony Edwards reportedly paid in child support—and the outrageous way he delivered the cash. Social media is flooded with reactions, with some praising his generosity while others question if it’s even real

Anthony Edwards and Ayesha Howard (Photos via Instagram and USA Today images)
Anthony Edwards is involved in a legal fight with his ex, Ayesha Howard, over child support for their four-month-old daughter.

With April Fools Day this week, it would be difficult for social media to tell what is real and what is fake.

One viral fake rumor involved the Minnesota Timberwolves star.

Edwards, a prominent NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been at the center of several high-profile legal battles concerning child support and paternity.

The ongoing legal dispute with Ayesha Howard centers on their daughter, Aubri Summers Howard, born in October 2024. Edwards filed a paternity lawsuit, and it would be confirmed through a DNA test in December 2024.

However, Anthony Edwards has allegedly expressed no interest in custody or visitation rights.

A user on X, formerly known as Twitter, kicked off rumors by stating that Edwards wants to pay his child support upfront for the next 18 years.

How social media responded:

“How is that it? I know people that pay 2-3k a month, making under 90k year. No where near the 42 mil. a year he is making,” one fan said.

“She better not mix that w her checking account bruh,” a second fan stated.

“This is very sad. Kids need their fathers. Parents, don’t let your kids look up to athletes like Anthony Edwards,” a third fan added.

“She’s gonna spend that in 5 months btw,” another fan guessed.

One final fan said: “Condoms bro, condoms!! 🤔.”

Ayesha Howard Addresses Rumor Alleging Anthony Edwards Requesting To Pay 18 Years Of Child Support Upfront

Anthony Edwards (Photo By Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been the topic of discussion on social media amid child support rumors with Ayesha Howard.

One Tweet online dropped a rumor about him prepaying child support.

The tweet read: “Anthony Edwards’s really told the judge he wanna pay the whole 18 years of child support upfront is absolutely insane he hates that girl omfg… like the WHOLE 18 years in 1 Payment? He wants that s**t to be over with immediately…”

The rumor spread like wildfire and even sparked another X user to allege Anthony Edwards “confidently paid” over $1.8 million in the support.

Amid the chatter, Howard took to her Instagram Story to share two posts about “lies” and rumors.”

“Where do these lies be coming from,” she wrote before posting another text photo that read. “You ever heard a rumour about yourself and actually wanted to hear more Like no way…… what did I do next?”

VIDEO: Some Dude Just Dropped The Cold Hard Truth On Why All Of These NFL Prospects Are “Dating White Women”

Unless this is your first day in America, then you know race relations in this country dominate just everything, and that includes NBA and NFL drafts

 

During the most recent NFL Draft in Detroit, social media was buzzing as athletes showed up to the red carpet event with their girlfriends and family. Many of the incoming NFL rookies were African-American and were spotted with white women, which has become the usual theme for years.

The same thing happens with the NBA Draft.

This year, the discourse on the NFL Draft and NBA Draft has gotten even louder as African-American women openly pondered why so many of the players never have a partner that is the same race as them.

 

 

One guy on TikTok decided to answer that question by revealing that the vast majority of his division-1 friends in college or headed to the league are dating or married to white women and explained why.

He stated that some of them had told him that their white girlfriend looked up to Taylor Swift while their girlfriend looked up to Megan The Stallion. He then states the guy asks how many white women he has seen doing the Megan Thee Stallion challenge as opposed to Black women.

He then dove into another story of a friend who relayed that his Black girlfriend started to request money from him as soon as she found out about his NIL money. She wanted her hair and nails done. He then added that the Black women would be upset if they went to places like Chipotle, and she demanded steak houses.