Anthony Edwards, one of the most popular and talented players in the NBA, has found himself in a legal mess with his ex girlfriend, Ayesha Howard. While Anthony Edwards is just 23 years old, his ex girlfriend Ayesha Howard, 39, had given birth to their daughter in October 2024. Since then, the two have been involved in a nasty custody battle which seems to have gotten worse.
Fans blame Anthony Edwards for the legal mess he has found himself in with his ex, Ayesha Howard
According to US Weekly, social media influencer Ayesha Howard has demanded a list of things from the NBA star player. This includes a whopping $500,000 as a one time settlement and a public apology from Anthony Edwards.These demands were detailed in court documents filed recently by Ayesha Howard in Los Angeles Superior Court.However, this has sparked outrage among fans even though many fans have blamed Anthony Edwards for getting involved in this legal mess.A fan by the username @cloud9_nb took to X and wrote, “He fell for it —Fellas need to watch whom they stick their d*cks into.”
Fans blame Anthony Edwards for the legal mess.(Image via X)
Another fan by the username @THEKingBuckeye wrote, “He brought this on himself. We can all sit here and have a conversation about how fucking retarded this girl sounds but at the end of the day Ant had no business having unprotected s*x with this chick this was supposed to be a one off or a side chick at the most there’s no reason you should be in this situation, but you did it to yourself.”A third fan by the username @FYMITSQ wrote, “Looking at your child like a cash grab is beyond loser shit, I don’t care how rich the dude is. This h*e is a LOSER.”Another fan by the username @uzinatorgxc wrote, “For life, not until the kid is 18?? An apology from Ant for not being the perfect prey or what? + $500k? You’d think a 39 year old woman didn’t know that unprotected s*x leads to pregnancy. I hope she loses this time like the loser she is.“
Ayesha Howard has alleged that Anthony Edwards “does not” want anything to do with their daughter
While Anthony Edwards remains silent, his ex girlfriend Ayesha Howard has issued a statement.As per US Weekly, Ayesha Howard said, “I want to make it clear that my request for compensation was never tied to agreeing to any custody orders. I asked for compensation due to the substantial financial and reputational damages I’ve endured during this prolonged litigation with Anthony Edwards.” Ayesha Howard has also accused Anthony Edwards of “wanting nothing to do” with their child, even as the NBA star player is in another legal mess with a different woman.Also Read: “It hasn’t been perfect”: Dwyane Wade admits he and Gabrielle Union still have issues because of the child he fathered during their break