LiAngelo Ball, the baller-turned-rapper now known as Gelo, has dropped a bombshell that no one saw coming.
Just days after his partner Rashida Nicole announced she was pregnant with their child, Ball filed for divorce—sending shockwaves through his fanbase and sparking intense speculation about what really went down between the two.
The filing, made on July 3 in a Southern California courthouse, marks a stunning and unexpected turn in what had appeared to be a celebratory moment for the couple.
Secret Marriage, Public Drama
According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Ball and Nicole tied the knot on March 24, 2025, though they never publicly acknowledged their marriage.
Earlier this year, the pair fueled marriage rumors when they were spotted leaving a courthouse in February dressed in all-white outfits and carrying a large envelope. At the time, fans speculated about a secret wedding—but neither Ball nor Nicole confirmed it.
Their official separation date is listed as June 15, just 11 days before Nicole shared her pregnancy announcement on Instagram.
Fans Stunned By Split
Nicole’s June 26 post, which showed her cradling her baby bump, was widely interpreted as a sign of stability in their relationship. Adding to the illusion of harmony, Ball even liked the post and commented with a heart emoji and a lock-and-key symbol—hinting at emotional closeness.
But the divorce filing, which cites “irreconcilable differences,” paints a very different picture behind the scenes.
“This is wild. How do you like her pregnancy post and then file for divorce?” one fan commented on X (formerly Twitter).
“LiAngelo Ball is giving future levels of toxicity,” another wrote.
Custody Battle Looms
Ball has requested joint legal and physical custody of their unborn child. He’s also asked the court to deny spousal support to both parties.
As of now, neither Ball nor his legal team has issued a public statement regarding the split. Nicole has also remained silent, though her Instagram stories in recent days have hinted at emotional turmoil, with cryptic quotes about “starting over” and “protecting your peace.”
A History of Public Relationship Drama
This isn’t the first time LiAngelo Ball’s love life has made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Earlier this year, Nikki Mudarris—the mother of his two other children—accused him of abandoning her and their family shortly after she gave birth to their second child.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Mudarris claimed Ball ended their three-and-a-half-year relationship abruptly and informed her he was expecting a child with another woman.
“We spent years together. Then he tells me he’s starting a new life with someone else,” she wrote.
The drama set social media ablaze, with fans criticizing Ball for what they called a “pattern of reckless relationships.”
Gelo Stays Unbothered Publicly
Despite the personal upheaval, Ball has maintained a composed public presence. On July 2, just a day before filing for divorce, he appeared on Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s livestream, looking relaxed and making no mention of his marital situation or upcoming fatherhood.
This calm exterior has only fueled further criticism, with many accusing the rapper of being emotionally detached from the women in his life.
What’s Next For Gelo?
With court proceedings now underway and another child on the way, LiAngelo Ball’s personal life is under the microscope like never before.
Insiders say the divorce and custody battle could get complicated, especially given the timing of Nicole’s pregnancy and Ball’s history with Mudarris.
Meanwhile, Ball continues to push his rap career under the name Gelo, recently teasing collaborations with Sauce Walka and GloRilla.
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