LiAngelo Ball filed for divorce after three-month marriage

LiAngelo Ball files for divorce

On July 3, 2025, LiAngelo Ball filed for divorce from Rashida Nicole. The court filing listed “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending the marriage. TMZ confirmed the divorce and reported that the couple had been separated for several weeks before the filing became public.

LiAngelo and Rashida got married on March 24, 2025. They were married for just over three months before deciding to separate. Their relationship drew more attention because Rashida had recently revealed that she was pregnant shortly before the divorce filing. The divorce was filed in Los Angeles County, California.

Seen together at BET Awards

LiAngelo Ball and Rashida Nicole appeared together publicly at the 2025 BET Awards. The event took place on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This was their first major public appearance as a married couple. Getty Images published a photo of them at the event.

The appearance happened just six days before they separated on June 15, 2025. Their presence at the awards show came shortly before Rashida announced her pregnancy. At the time of the event, there were no public signs of any conflict or relationship issues

Rashida confirms she is pregnant

On June 28, 2025, Rashida posted on Instagram confirming that she was pregnant. She said she felt anxious and nauseous and described a mix of emotions. She also thanked her daughter from a previous relationship for offering support during the pregnancy announcement.

In her caption, Rashida wrote that she had been hesitant to go through pregnancy again. She did not mention LiAngelo by name in the post. The announcement came just five days before LiAngelo filed for divorce. Her comments were shared with a photo showing her baby bump for the first time

LiAngelo reacts with emojis only

After Rashida posted about her pregnancy, LiAngelo Ball reacted on Instagram. He commented using only emojis: a heart and a keylock. He did not make any public statements explaining the situation or confirming the pregnancy.

There were no additional comments or captions from him addressing the divorce or her pregnancy. The emoji response was the only interaction he had with Rashida’s post before the divorce filing. His silence added confusion to the timeline and raised questions about what was going on between them at the time.

Nikki says Gelo left her and kids

Before marrying Rashida, LiAngelo Ball had a relationship with Nikki Mudarris. They were together for three and a half years. Nikki said that he left her and their two kids shortly after their second child was born.

Nikki posted on Instagram in February 2025 that LiAngelo had gotten another woman pregnant and moved on. She did not name Rashida in the post but said he told her about the new relationship before leaving. She also said he decided to walk out on his kids after their second child was born.

Nikki reacts after the divorce leaks

After news of the divorce came out, Nikki posted a video of herself on Instagram doing a power walk and flashing a peace sign. She did not directly mention Rashida or LiAngelo in the video.

A fan commented on Nikki’s post, saying, “It’s giving you can neverrr take my place even IF I PUT YOU in it.” Nikki replied with a shushing emoji and a laughing face. The comment was a reference to the 2022 song “It’s Givin” by rapper Latto. Nikki’s response quickly went viral on social media.

LiAngelo says he’s not bothered

In an interview with Billboard, LiAngelo Ball said online comments don’t bother him. He said he sees the posts because “everybody got a phone,” but he doesn’t let them affect him. The interview was published shortly after his divorce became public.

He said, “Nobody goes through what I go through every day.” LiAngelo added that he doesn’t know most of the people who are talking about him online. He said the only opinions that matter are those of his friends and family, and he’s focused on his own life.

Nikki says Gelo texted breakup

According to a report published February 17, 2025, Nikki said LiAngelo informed her of the breakup by text message. She said he told her he was starting a new chapter with someone else. This happened after their second child was born in December 2024.

She also said the message came while he was celebrating Valentine’s Day with Rashida Nicole. The timing of the breakup raised concerns among Nikki’s followers. Many of them began to question LiAngelo’s parenting decisions and the way he ended his relationship with Nikki.

Public backlash hits social media

After the separation, a blog posted images of LiAngelo’s infant daughter. That sparked criticism about his parenting. Fans accused him of being absent and moving on too quickly. The story gained more attention during the NBA All-Star weekend.

LiAngelo denied the claims. He said he is committed to all of his children. He said he did not abandon them and that he continues to be part of their lives. His public statements came after days of online backlash and responses from both Nikki and Rashida.

Rashida defends her reputation

Rashida Nicole defended herself online and said she was not a homewrecker. She said people didn’t know the full story and needed to stop blaming her. She called out Nikki directly in a video posted on social media.

She accused Nikki of using racial slurs and claimed Nikki didn’t always have her children. Rashida said she and LiAngelo had private lives and didn’t need to explain everything to the internet. She also said people were too quick to blame the woman in the situation without knowing the facts.

Rashida posts a dinner caption

Rashida posted a dinner photo with LiAngelo and added the caption “Meanwhile… ‘Wine & dine.’” This was after her online argument with Nikki. The caption appeared to be aimed at Nikki’s earlier posts and comments.

She also said Nikki was texting LiAngelo about visiting Floyd Mayweather. Rashida added that “everybody knows Floyd doesn’t even want you.” These comments were made on social media and received many replies and reposts. The back-and-forth continued for several days across both of their Instagram accounts.

Nikki’s parenting concerns raised

Nikki said she was worried about her children being around new relationships. She said her young kids couldn’t speak for themselves yet and needed protection. Her comments focused on the emotional well-being of the children during the breakup.

She said the situation was harmful for the kids and spoke about the importance of co-parenting. Nikki also said LiAngelo’s actions had disrupted the children’s routine. She did not confirm whether she had filed any legal documents related to custody or parenting agreements.

Gelo signs record deal in January

On January 13, 2025, LiAngelo Ball signed a music deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. The deal was worth $13 million with $8 million guaranteed. He signed through his label, Born2Ball Music Group.

The deal gave him full ownership of his music and his label. His stage name is G3 Gelo. His viral song “Tweaker” became a hit and entered Spotify’s top-10 streaming chart in the United States. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news about the deal on his social media account.

Tweaker reaches Spotify top charts

LiAngelo’s song “Tweaker” entered the Spotify top-10 streaming chart in the U.S. on January 8, 2025. The song reached number four on the list with 1,398,725 streams. It passed songs by Tyler, the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, and others.

The song became popular in the NBA and NFL locker rooms. Shaquille O’Neal, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Detroit Lions all shared posts using the track. The song was later remixed by Lil Wayne. Damian Lillard called it a “slapper” during a Bleacher Report interview.

Gelo to perform at Rolling Loud

G3 Gelo was added to the Rolling Loud California lineup for March 2025. The show was scheduled at Hollywood Park Grounds. Other performers included A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, and Peso Pluma.

The song “Tweaker” helped him get the spot. It was also released under the Ball Brothers name on Apple Music. Lonzo Ball is listed as a writer on the track. Lonzo later said on social media that he only contributed the cover art and gave full credit to Gelo for the song.

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Rashida has a Ball-themed tattoo

Rashida Nicole got a tattoo inspired by LiAngelo Ball. She showed the ink in a post after they became public as a couple. The tattoo came after she announced her pregnancy and before the divorce filing in July 2025.

The tattoo was not described in detail, but it was shown in multiple Instagram stories. At the same time, Nikki said she was focusing on her children. Rashida continued to post updates online about her pregnancy and did not remove photos of her and LiAngelo from social media.

J.Lo and Ben’s split was officially settled in January, and the divorce is set to be finalized by February 20, 2025. See Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalize divorce.

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