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LiAngelo Ball has filed for divorce from social media influencer Rashida Nicole just days after she publicly announced her pregnancy with what was believed to be his child.

The Filing That Shattered Instagram Illusions

Court documents obtained by TMZ Sports confirm that the “Tweaker” rapper and former NBA hopeful submitted divorce paperwork on July 3 at a Southern California courthouse. The timing couldn’t be more jarring: Rashida Nicole had just revealed to her nearly 200,000 followers on June 26 exactly one week earlier that she and Ball were expecting a baby.

The announcement had all the hallmarks of a loved-up moment: soft pastel aesthetics, a heartfelt caption, and even a seemingly supportive comment from Ball himself, who liked the post and dropped a heart emoji with a lock and key. Fans took that as a signal of commitment, not chaos.

Now it seems the emoji was more of a red herring than a real lock on the relationship.

When Did They Even Get Married?

While neither Ball nor Nicole ever formally confirmed their marriage, whispers began circulating in February 2025 when the couple was seen leaving a courthouse in SoCal wearing matching all-white outfits and carrying what onlookers described as a suspiciously legal-looking envelope.

The clues were there, but the confirmation wasn’t. Now, with this divorce filing, it’s all but confirmed the two had indeed tied the knot quietly, privately, and short-lived.

No Warning Signs Until There Were

Up until last week, the couple’s online presence showed no visible signs of discord. Nicole’s pregnancy reveal post garnered well-wishes from followers and was widely shared by fan pages. Gelo’s interaction with the post painted a picture of a united front.

But behind the filtered selfies and curated comments, something had clearly unraveled and fast.

Attempts to reach Ball’s legal team have so far gone unanswered.

Déjà Vu or Pattern? Gelo’s Rocky Relationship History

This isn’t the first time LiAngelo Ball’s personal life has been disrupted by a sudden breakup during a pivotal family moment. Just months ago, Nikki Mudarris, the mother of Ball’s two children, publicly accused the athlete of abandoning their family shortly after she gave birth to their second child.

“We spent 3 1/2 years together,” Mudarris wrote in a now-viral Instagram story earlier this year. “And last week he decided to walk out on his kids and tell me he got someone else pregnant (allegedly) and now is creating a new life with her.”

At the time, many believed Nicole was the “someone else.” Now, ironically, Nicole may be enduring a similar fate.

The Silence Speaks Louder

Ball, who recently joined Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s livestream just this week, gave no indication that his world was imploding behind the scenes. His demeanor was upbeat, his commentary breezy. There was no mention of Rashida Nicole, the pregnancy, or the divorce filing. Nothing.

The disconnect between Ball’s public vibe and his private legal maneuvering has sparked fresh criticism on social media, with some calling him “emotionally unavailable” and others labeling his pattern “toxic and repetitive.”

A Story Still Unfolding

The abruptness of Ball’s filing has left fans, followers, and even insiders stunned. Is there more to the story? Was this a reaction to something unknown behind the scenes? Or simply the latest in a series of impulsive personal decisions by the youngest Ball brother?

Rashida Nicole has not yet publicly responded to the divorce news. For now, she remains silent on social media, with her last post still featuring the soft-hued announcement of her pregnancy, unaware or unwilling to acknowledge that her child’s father had filed to legally separate from her days later.

Whether the baby is indeed Gelo’s and what their co-parenting arrangement will look like remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: behind the glamor of Instagram reels and athlete-influencer romances lies a real world of real drama, and sometimes, heartbreak hits harder than any headline.

Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to unfold.

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