LiAngelo Ball’s Relationship Rollercoaster: Meet Rashida Nicole and the Heat with MissNikkiiBaby

LiAngelo Ball is once again making headlines, but this time it’s not just about his basketball skills—it’s a full-on reality show situation with women, babies, and some serious social media drama. Following recent split rumors, he’s currently dating Rashida Nicole, and things have gotten pretty messy with his ex, MissNikkiiBaby (a.k.a. Nikki Mudarris), who claims Ball walked out on her and their two kids for this new romance. Talk about turbulence!

Initially, things looked sweet between LiAngelo and Nikki, who welcomed their son, LaVelo, in July 2023, and just recently celebrated the birth of their daughter, LaNiyah, in December 2024. But then comes the scandal: MissNikkiiBaby took to social media to air her grievances, claiming their relationship had been solid for three years before LiAngelo decided to break things off and allegedly informed her of Nicole’s pregnancy. Ouch.

Nikki didn’t just stop at allegations; she also revealed that Ball had moved out and stopped contacting their kids. In a dramatic twist, Rashida Nicole came forward, dismissing Nikki’s claims as “loud and wrong,” and suggested that the relationship with Ball had officially ended before she stepped in. She even echoed sentiments of “moving on,” which, let’s be real, is classic breakup discourse. Since then, Nicole has been flaunting her love on social media, showcasing a fresh wrist tattoo dedicated to her new beau and a collection of luxury gifts from him, likely to prove that she’s not just a passing fancy.

But who is this Rashida Nicole? Originating from Chicago, this woman isn’t just a pretty face; she holds a degree in broadcast journalism and a Master’s in Business Communications, according to Essentially Sports. Her career highlights include a role at Atlanta’s Streetz 94.5 radio and appearances on “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.” Essentially, she’s got the credentials, but does she have the love?

This drama-packed saga has certainly captivated social media, reflecting society’s deep-seated fascination with celebrity relationships—especially when kids are involved. Stay tuned; things are bound to get even more interesting as both women stake their claims on LiAngelo’s heart (and time).

Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and The Shade Room, Essentially Sports, People Magazine