Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards recently found himself at the center of an internet firestorm after a rumor claimed he had offered to pay 18 years of child support in advance. The claim originated on X, where a user alleged that Edwards made the staggering offer to Ayesha Howard to settle child support obligations upfront. The rumor quickly spread, with another post asserting that the 23-year-old NBA star had already paid $1,080,000 in a single lump sum.
Ayesha Howard responds to rumored claim about Anthony Edwards’ paying child support for 18 years
Ayesha Howard swiftly shut down the speculation circulating online. Speaking to The Shade Room, she made it clear that no such arrangement had been made. “There are no court documents, motions, or proceedings that have occurred, nor have I been offered or agreed to such terms,” she stated, directly refuting the viral claim.
Howard also took to Instagram to express her frustration over the spread of misinformation, posting a message that read: “You ever heard a rumor about yourself and actually wanted to hear more? Like no way… what did I do next?” She further questioned the origins of the false report, writing, “Where do these lies be coming from?”
Edwards was confirmed to be the father of Howard’s daughter, Aubri’ Summers, who was born in October 2024. Paternity was officially determined in December, and by February, Edwards had filed for child custody or visitation rights. However, an agreement between the two parties has yet to be reached.
This latest rumor is just one of several controversies surrounding Edwards in recent months. In December 2023, another woman, Paige Jordae, accused the NBA star of pressuring her to terminate a pregnancy. Screenshots allegedly showed Edwards offering $100,000 for her to get an abortion and demanding proof of her taking the pills.
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Following public backlash, Edwards issued a statement attempting to walk back his alleged comments. “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 on X. “All women should be supported and empowered to make their own decisions about their bodies and what is best for them.”
Edwards has not responded to the online claim.
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