Reality television personality Larsa Pippen has publicly addressed and dismissed swirling speculation that she is romantically involved with former basketball star and now rapper, LiAngelo Ball.
Fake News and a Firm Denial
The rumours began to gain traction on social media last week after an edited photograph of the 51-year-old Pippen alongside the 27-year-old Ball was shared on a popular Instagram page. The post quickly went viral, leading many followers to believe a new celebrity couple had formed.
Pippen, no stranger to public relationship gossip, chose to confront the claims directly. She left a succinct and definitive comment on the viral post, writing: 'Stop w the fake news.' This statement effectively quashed the burgeoning rumours of a romance with Ball, the brother of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo.
Her Current and Past Relationships
Despite the denial, the speculation was fuelled by Pippen's well-documented history of dating younger men from the professional basketball world. Her romantic past includes relationships with NBA player Malik Beasley and, most notably, Marcus Jordan, the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan. She and Marcus Jordan were together from January 2023 until March 2024.
However, sources and recent social media activity indicate Pippen is very much in an existing relationship. She has been linked to former basketball player Jeff Coby, 31, for approximately the last year.
The evidence of their ongoing romance was highlighted over the recent New Year period. Just three days ago, Coby shared a picture with Pippen on his Instagram, captioned '365+' with a white heart emoji. Pippen responded in the comments, writing 'Love u so much'. Days before that, she had posted video content featuring Coby from her 'Pippen’s Holiday Soiree 2025'.
Background on the Key Figures
Larsa Pippen, who shares four children with NBA Hall of Famer and ex-husband Scottie Pippen, 59, consistently makes headlines for her personal life. Her former partner, Marcus Jordan, faced legal trouble earlier this year when he was arrested for cocaine possession after crashing his Lamborghini on a train track in Florida.
Meanwhile, LiAngelo Ball, the subject of the now-debunked rumours, retired from professional basketball in August last year. He has since pursued a career in music, finding viral success in 2024 with his rap song 'Tweaker'.
For now, the record is set straight: Larsa Pippen is not dating LiAngelo Ball and remains in a relationship with Jeff Coby.
