Ayesha Howard is hitting back at claims that her ex-boyfriend, NBA star Anthony Edwards, paid her $1.08 million upfront in child support.
The rumors started on Monday (April 1) when an X user claimed that Edwards, 23, had requested to pay “the whole 18 years of child support upfront” to Howard.
Anthony Edwards’s really told the judge he wanna pay the whole 18 years of child support upfront is absolutely insane he hates that girl omfg ???????????????? like the WHOLE 18 years in 1 Payment? He wants that shit to be over with immediately ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
— Ms More Beauty????️ (@PrincessM___) April 1, 2025
The news quickly went viral on Wednesday (April 3) when various publications and another X user claimed that the Timberwolves player “made a historic move by paying $1,080,000 in child support all at once.”
Anthony Edwards confidently payed $1,080,000 in child support all at once to cover 18 years worth of payments. I never knew basketball player make a lot of money like footballers.
— lobistars (@john322226) April 2, 2025
Amid the chatter, Howard, 38, took to Instagram, sharing two posts about “lies” and “rumors”.
“Where do these lies be coming from,” the musical artist wrote before posting another text photo that read. “You ever heard a rumor about yourself and actually wanted to hear more Like no way…… what did I do next?”
The mother of two, whose bio says she is a CEO and brand ambassador, also reportedly denied the rumors in an exclusive statement to The Shade Room.
“There are no court documents, motions, or proceedings that have occurred, nor have I been offered or agreed to such terms,” Howard reportedly told the outlet.
Close sources to Howard and Edwards also told People that the child support claims are not valid.
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Howard and Edwards share a daughter, Aubri Summers, whom they reportedly welcomed in October 2024.
In addition to her baby daughter, the internet personality also shares a young son named with rapper Lil Baby.
Edwards, meanwhile, is rumored to have fathered three children with three different women, including a daughter named Aislynn, whom she shares with his current and longtime girlfriend, Shannon.
According to People, the couple welcomed Aislynn in March 2024. Shannon also reportedly shares one son, Krue, with rapper Chief Keef.
In December 2023, Paige Jordae, an alleged Instagram and OnlyFans model, claimed that the NBA star impregnated her and then pressured her into having an abortion, according to multiple news outlets, including The Post.
In response to a photo Jordae reportedly sent of a positive pregnancy test, Edwards allegedly wrote, “Hell naw I can’t do this,” and “Get a abortion lol,” in his text messages to the model.
Other messages Jordae alleged Edwards sent to her included, “I don’t want a kid,” “Just take the pills,” and “Man you can’t force a kid in da world.”
Screenshots also showed that the NBA player allegedly offered Jordae $100,000 to get the abortion and then pressured her into sending him a video of herself taking the pills.
The claims quickly went viral, and Edwards addressed the allegations in a statement on X.
“I made comments in the heat of a moment that are not me, and that are not aligned with what I believe and who I want to be as a man,” he wrote. “All women should be supported and empowered to make their own decisions about their bodies and what is best for them.”
“I am handling my personal matters privately and will not be commenting on them any further at this time,” he added.
