In a jaw-dropping twist that has the internet buzzing, American basketball player LiAngelo “Gelo” Ball has filed for divorce from his wife, Rashida Nicole, just four months after their wedding—and just one week after she revealed she was pregnant with their first child.
According to TMZ Sports, the 26-year-old filed the papers on July 3, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. The documents list March 24, 2025 as the wedding date and June 15 as the separation date. Adding to the drama, Ball is reportedly seeking joint custody and wants no spousal support paid on either side.
What has fans truly stunned is the timing. Just days before the divorce filing, Rashida Nicole—33-year-old influencer—shared her pregnancy joy on Instagram, calling it a mix of being “grateful, terrified, anxious, nauseous, HANGRY .” Surprisingly, Gelo even liked the post and commented with a heart and lock emoji, leaving fans to assume all was well.
But the fairy-tale image quickly shattered. The couple, who had recently attended the BET Awards together and looked every bit in love, are now embroiled in what’s shaping up to be one of the messiest celebrity breakups of 2025.
Many online are calling it Karma, with speculation swirling that Ball began dating Rashida while still involved with his ex, Nikki Mudarris, the mother of his two children. In February 2025, Mudarris accused Ball of abandoning her shortly after their second child was born and claimed he left her for another woman—allegedly Rashida.
In a now-viral Instagram post, Mudarris wrote:
“We spent 3 1/2 years together, 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.”
Despite the swirling controversy, Ball recently appeared upbeat while previewing new music on Kai Cenat’s stream, seemingly unfazed by the public fallout.
But with a baby on the way, a divorce in motion, and public opinion divided, it’s clear this isn’t just another celebrity breakup—it’s a full-blown saga.
