NBA star Anthony Edwards is in hot water after alleged text messages surfaced in court, showing him urging Ayesha Howard, the mother of his alleged child, to get an abortion.
Howard, who is also known as the mother of rapper Lil Baby’s first son, has filed these messages as legal evidence in what’s shaping up to be a messy paternity and child support battle.
What’s Going On?
Ayesha Howard claims that when she told Anthony Edwards, 23, about her pregnancy, his response was far from supportive. Instead of stepping up, he allegedly hit her with messages like “Ok lol. Get da abortion lol.” And when she refused, his follow-up was “Omg bye 😂😂😂” before allegedly blocking her on all platforms.
Now, those messages are part of Howard’s court filing, painting a picture of a young NBA star who wanted nothing to do with the baby. She says Edwards ghosted her completely, cutting off all communication and providing zero financial or emotional support throughout the pregnancy.
The child, Aubri Summers Howard, was born in October 2024, and Howard is now taking the legal route to establish paternity and child support.
The Bigger Picture
While personal relationships are nobody’s business but those involved, the case has sparked bigger conversations about responsibility, reproductive rights, and the role of men in these situations.
Some people argue that Edwards made it clear he didn’t want a child, so he shouldn’t be forced into fatherhood.
Others believe that once a child is born, it’s no longer about what the parents want—it’s about taking responsibility for the kid.
This isn’t the first time Edwards has been caught in controversy over pregnancy issues. Back in December 2023, Instagram model Paige Jordae accused him of offering her $100,000 to get an abortion after getting her pregnant. At the time, he publicly apologized, saying, “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.”
With Ayesha Howard’s case now unfolding, many are wondering: Is this a pattern for Anthony Edwards?
What’s Next?
Ayesha Howard, mother of Lil Baby’s first son, submits alleged texts in her court filing from Anthony Edwards telling her to get an abortion and that he hates her for bringing a child in the work without a father
“I won’t be in a child life I don’t want. You are sick 😂😂😂”… https://t.co/9BdwdAa7bs pic.twitter.com/Aptp9Yi9h2
— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) February 11, 2025
Right now, the legal battle is ongoing, and a judge has yet to rule on child support or paternity. Edwards has not publicly responded to Howard’s latest claims, but the court filing and alleged messages are already fueling debates across social media and sports circles.
No matter how this plays out, one thing’s for sure: this story is far from over.
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