LiAngelo Ball Divorces Wife Days After She Announced Pregnancy
LiAngelo Ball, the professional basketball player and middle sibling of the famous Ball family has filed for divorce from his wife, Rashida Nicole, just days after she publicly announced her pregnancy.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, the filing took place on July 3, 2025, at a courthouse in Southern California, bringing an abrupt end to a marriage that lasted only three months.
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The timing of the divorce—so close to the pregnancy announcement—has triggered widespread speculation and discussion online, with many social media users expressing shock and raising questions about the sudden turn of events. However, much of the online discourse remains speculative and unverified.
At 27, LiAngelo Ball is well-known as part of the Ball basketball dynasty, which includes his brothers Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball, as well as their reality TV show, Ball in the Family. He played college basketball at UCLA but left following a 2017 shoplifting incident in China that drew international headlines.
Unlike his brothers, who have found stable NBA careers, LiAngelo has struggled to gain a permanent foothold in the league, with recent stints in the NBA G League and most recently playing for Astros de Jalisco in Mexico’s CIBACOPA league. Outside of basketball, he has explored a rap career under the alias “Tweaker,” a detail frequently referenced in social media discussions.
Rashida Nicole, a social media influencer, revealed she was expecting their child shortly before the divorce filing, adding emotional and public complexity to their short-lived marriage. While neither party has publicly addressed the reasons behind their separation, the rapid unravelling of their relationship has fueled rumours and prompted commentary from fans and followers.
Adding to the situation, resurfaced allegations from earlier in 2025 have reignited scrutiny of LiAngelo’s personal life. In particular, a claim from another woman who alleged that Ball had abandoned their child surfaced online via a post from @WorldLatinHoney, further complicating the narrative. Although the identity of the woman remains unclear, and the claims are unverified, they have heightened public interest in Ball’s off-court behaviour.
The Ball family, led by the outspoken LaVar Ball, has remained a fixture in sports and pop culture thanks to their bold branding and media presence. While LiAngelo has maintained a relatively lower profile compared to his brothers, his career and personal choices continue to attract attention.
Despite the ups and downs—including legal troubles, overseas play, and brief G League stints—he remains a recognized figure within basketball and entertainment circles.
