LiAngelo Ball may not have gotten a consistent NBA rotation like his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, but he’s still one of the most recognizable names in the Ball family dynasty. He is a former Chino Hills High School standout, so his career has taken him from international stints in Lithuania to the NBA G League. But most recently, he played in the Mexican league.
Off the court, he’s reinvented himself as a recording artist. His debut single “Tweaker” went viral early in 2025, which led to a pretty lucrative Def Jam record deal. But despite all his career pivots, his private life has really stolen the spotlight. He’s gone from high-profile relationships to surprise pregnancies and courthouse drama. So, naturally, the 26-year-old’s romantic entanglements have become headline material. In particular, LiAngelo Ball’s wife, Rashida Nicole, has been in the news this week after announcing her pregnancy days before he filed for divorce.
Ball Previously Dated ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Starlet Nikki Mudarris
LiAngelo Ball’s most publicized relationship was with Nikki Mudarris. She is a model, real estate investor and former reality TV star best known for her role on “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.” She is also a successful Los Angeles realtor with the Watson Salari Group. Despite their fame, the couple reportedly met in very ordinary circumstances.
As People reports, they first met when they were walking their dogs at Runyon Canyon and began dating in 2021 for over three years. Ball and Mudarris several public appearances during their time together, both offline and on. She even gushed over how she felt like it was love at first sight with the multi-talent. In conversation with People she revealed, “I told him three weeks after we met, I loved him. And then I forced [him] to tell me too.”
Ultimately, the couple seemed madly in love, and during the early parts of their relationship, it seemed that wedding bells may be in their future. However, their romance unraveled around February 2025. At the time, Mudarris accused Ball of infidelity and took to Instagram to air him out. In her emotional statement via social media, she stated how she was feeling blindsided by his decision to walk away with his mistress. While LiAngelo has remained mostly silent on the matter publicly, the messy breakup is widely reported on due to the back-and-forth between his old and new boo.
Does LiAngelo Ball Have a Child?
What makes this situation even more shocking is that LiAngelo Ball and Nikki Mudarris share two young children: a son, LaVelo Anthony Ball, born on July 19, 2023, and a daughter, LaNiyah Nicole Ball, born on Dec. 3, 2024. Their family life appeared to be flourishing, with public displays of affection and shared milestones. However, as mentioned, the relationship took a dramatic turn in early 2025.
Even with the ups and downs they’ve faced in recent months, Ball and Mudarris were once happy to share news of their growing family. As he told People of breaking the news to family patriarch, LaVar, “When I told my mom and pops they were shocked a little bit but I think more so excited than anything.”
With the birth of their second child so close to their breakup, though, some speculate that their relationship was already on its way to a staggering end. Interestingly, in June 2025, Rashida Nicole, a lifestyle influencer and podcast host announced that she was expecting a child with LiAngelo. So, as of now, he is expected to be a father of three by the end of 2025, with one child being born each year.
Who Is LiAngelo Ball’s Wife?
Surprisingly, yes, LiAngelo did get married after his breakup with Mudarris. He entered into a whirlwind romance with Rashida shortly after parting ways with the mother of his children. In February 2025, the couple was even spotted exiting a courthouse dressed in white, TMZ reports. Obviously, this caused rumors about the two making a sprint for the altar. And fans weren’t wrong. It was later confirmed that they officially married on March 24, 2025, in a civil ceremony in Southern California. So Rashida became LiAngelo Ball’s wife relatively quickly.
The speed of their marriage caught the attention of many fans, especially given that he had dated his ex for years and had not tied the knot. And clearly, given the timeline, there is reason for his ex to be upset. The two women don’t even get along, as fans know, since witnessing their social media brawl over Ball.
As the Times of India reports, Mudarris even posted on her Instagram story, “The same way you get them is how you lose them, thinking you winning by getting pregnant with a man who has a newborn is crazy work.” With his split from Mudarris only being made public weeks before what seemed to be a shotgun wedding, there’s plenty of mess to go around. And with Rashida’s growing social media following and LiAngelo’s celebrity status, fans couldn’t help but keep tabs on the confusing situation.
What We Know About His Divorce From Rashida Nicole
On July 3, 2025, LiAngelo filed for divorce from Rashida, per the New York Post. He cited “irreconcilable differences” in the court documents, but listed June 15, 2025, as their official separation date. This was just nine days before her official pregnancy announcement online, so Rashida was unofficially no longer LiAngelo Ball’s wife (or atleast, his partner) by that time. For fans trying to keep up with the saga, this sudden move was more than confusing.
According to reports, he is now requesting joint custody (and visitation) of their unborn child. At the same time, he is seeking to terminate any obligation for spousal support. This move suggests that he wants to be in his child’s life but is drawing a firm line in the sand regarding any financial responsibility for his brief marital relationship.
Despite the drama, Rashida continues to give off positive vibes on her Instagram, notably stating, “I choose to protect my peace and this beautiful energy.” LiAngelo’s fast-moving love life is seemingly not slowing down, so fans of the celeb should get used to his name in headlines. With a divorce and another child on the way, he’s going to have plenty of emotion to transmute in the studio. Whether future headlines will center on rebounds, both professional and personal, only time will tell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are LaMelo and LiAngelo brothers?
Yes, there are three Ball brothers, LaMelo, LiAngelo and Lonzo. They are the children of LaVar Christopher Ball and Tina Ball, who were both basketball players.
Was LiAngelo ever in the NBA?
No, LiAngelo has never played in an NBA regular-season game. He is the only one of his siblings who has not done so.
How does LiAngelo Ball make money?
LiAngelo mainly makes money through his music career. He recently signed a record deal worth up to $13 million with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. So, despite his lack of an NBA career, he is doing quite well for himself, according to Marca.