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NBA player Anthony Edwards has reportedly initiated legal proceedings against Ayesha Howard, a social media influencer and ex-partner of rapper Lil Baby, to establish paternity and secure child support. According to exclusive information obtained, the 23-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves star filed a petition in a Georgia court that seeks genetic testing for himself, Howard, and the child in question. The court documents emphasize that should the tests confirm Edwards as the father, he is requesting an official ruling on the child’s paternity.
The legal maneuver, filed in September, has led to a status conference set for November 13. Page Six has attempted to reach Howard for comments on the situation but has yet to receive a response. Known online as “Little Ms. Golden,” Howard has a substantial following on Instagram but has remained silent regarding any recent developments in her personal life, including a potential pregnancy. Her last Instagram update dates back to May 21, where she posed in a vibrant green outfit that did not suggest any signs of pregnancy.
Ayesha Howard is the mother of a young son, Jason, with Lil Baby, a relationship she often highlights in her online posts. In stark contrast, Edwards maintains a more private profile concerning his family. However, reports suggest he may have welcomed at least three children recently, one being a baby girl with his girlfriend Shannon, born on March 2. It was stated he even left a Timberwolves game at halftime to be present for the birth. Shannon, whose surname remains undisclosed, is also a mother to an older son with rapper Chief Keef.
Moreover, a woman identified as “Ally D” has claimed on social media that Edwards fathered a child with her just a month before she welcomed their son. In a now-expired Instagram story, she referred to the challenging narrative surrounding her relationship with Edwards, emphasizing her commitment to her son and his siblings. She alleged that the NBA star welcomed a third child this year with another woman, raising questions about the identity of the child linked to Edwards’s petition against Howard.
As the story continues to develop, it remains unclear how these personal relationships will impact Edwards’s professional life and reputation, particularly amid mounting allegations regarding his fatherhood status with multiple women. Both Edwards and Howard have not publicly commented on the ongoing situation, but the upcoming court hearing is anticipated to shed more light on these complex circumstances.
