Anthony Edwards’ ex addressed what she called “lies” and “fake news” after rumors that the Minnesota Timberwolves star requested to pay more than $1 million upfront for 18 years of child support for their daughter, Aubri Summer Edwards, who was born last October, according 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 said Wednesday in a statement to the outlet.
Howard — whose Instagram bio says she is a CEO, brand ambassador and an artist — also addressed the situation in a since-expired video posted to her Instagram Story.
“Where do these lies be coming from,” she wrote, according to The Shade Room.
“You ever heard a rumor about yourself and actually wanted to hear more, ‘Like no way…… what did I do next?’”
The rumor reportedly started when a user on X claimed that Edwards, 23, “told a judge” he wanted to “pay the whole 18 years of child support upfront.”
The post, which has nearly 2 million views, did not name Howard.
On Wednesday, another user claimed that Edwards “confidently payed [sic] $1,080,000 in child support all at once to cover 18 years worth of payments.”
It also did not name Howard.
The child support claim is not true, according to People.
Edwards has yet to publicly address the situation.
The All-Star guard and his girlfriend Shannon, welcomed their daughter, named Aislynn, in March 2024. Shannon also shares a son, Krue, with rapper Chief Keef.
Howard addressed “lies” and “nasty comments” about her online while discussing her children, whose fathers are “successful” in their respective jobs in a series of videos posted Wednesday to her Instagram Story.
“I’ve also come to the realization that there are just some allegations that I will never ever beat with you guys,” Howard said, adding that she has a son by “a very successful artist,” rapper Lil Baby.
“… And now that I am yet in another situation where I have a child with another successful man, there is not telling you guys that I’m not a gold digger… The only thing that irritates me is i read comments that say you’re a gold digger or you kept the baby for a check.”
Edwards petitioned a Georgia court to determine his paternity of the child, according to The Shade Room.
Howard previously said Edwards pursued her in 2022.
In December 2023, Paige Jordae accused Edwards of impregnating her and then offered her $100,000 to get an abortion.
She also shared screenshots of messages between her and Edwards that allegedly showed the NBA star asking her to send him a video of herself taking the abortion pills for proof.
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,” Edwards said in his statement. “All women should be supported and empowered to make their own decisions about their bodies and what is best for them.
Edwards added that he was “handling my personal matters privately” and “will not be commenting on them any further at this time.”
