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NBA Star Accuses Ex of Exploiting Infant Child for Social Media Profit
3 Oct
Summary
- NBA player Anthony Edwards files court docs claiming ex Ayesha Howard exploits their infant child for social media
- Edwards' lawyer says Howard "treats the minor child as a revenue-generating asset"
- Custody battle has been ongoing since child's birth in October 2024
In a bitter custody battle that has been ongoing since October 2024, NBA player Anthony Edwards has accused his ex-girlfriend Ayesha Howard of exploiting their infant child for social media profit. According to court documents filed by Edwards on September 30, 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves star claims Howard has "explicitly transformed these proceedings into public entertainment," using every court filing, hearing, and delay to generate content and sponsorship dollars.
Edwards' legal team alleges that Howard has "publicly admitted to forcing her distressed child to continue performing for social media content," and that she coordinates the child's appearances with sponsored product placements, "monetizing every moment of this infant's existence." The lawyers argue that Howard's strategy "serves her social media narrative," with each court development providing "content for stories and updates" to share with her followers.
In contrast, Edwards' team asserts that the ongoing custody case "provides the dramatic narrative that drives engagement metrics and sponsorship dollars," and that "perpetual conflict is more profitable than resolution" for Howard, with the "innocent child" paying the price through "ongoing instability and public exposure."
