Who Is LiAngelo Ball's Girlfriend? All About Nikki Mudarris

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Randy Shropshire/Getty ; Steve Granitz/WireImage

Randy Shropshire/Getty ; Steve Granitz/WireImage

LiAngelo Ball and Nikki Mudarris may be going their separate ways.

On Feb. 8, 2025, Mudarris claimed in a since-deleted Instagram post that Ball had “decided to walk out” on their family after he “got someone else pregnant (allegedly) and now is creating a new life with her.”

The couple share two children: their first, son LaVelo Anthony Ball, was born on July 19, 2023.

The shooting guard, who plays for the Greensboro Swarm of theNBAG League, and theLove & Hip Hop: Hollywoodalumexclusively confirmedto PEOPLE in April 2023 that they were expecting their first child.

“We’re both so excited about becoming parents, we spoke about having a life and kids when we first met, our goals, dreams, life we wanted & then it really happened,” the couple said.

So, who is LiAngelo Ball’s girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Nikki Mudarris.

She’s a former reality star

Nikki Mudarris attends the Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Premiere.Jesse Grant/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty

Mudarris first rose to fame when she appeared as a supporting cast member in the first two seasons ofLove & Hip Hop: Hollywood. She was promoted to a main member for seasons 3 through 5 before becoming a supporting star for the sixth and final season.

In 2017, she also appeared onScared Famous, a horror reality show on VH1. Cast members from different VH1 series competed in challenges inside a haunted house, with the winner taking home $100,000 to be donated to their favorite charity. Mudarris was the first contestant to be eliminated.

She has made guest star appearances on several other VH1 shows and specials as well, includingLove & Hip Hop: AtlantaandLeave It to Stevie.

She’s a realtor

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She added: “I’ve been doing good with my real estate, so why not continue doing that? Less stress, traveling. I make good money doing it, so might as well continue doing what’s easy for me.”

She met Ball on a hike

While Ball and Mudarris have not shared when they started dating, they have revealed how they first connected.

“We ran into each other when we’re at Runyon Canyon walking our dogs. We exchanged numbers and just went from there,” Mudaris toldSheen Magazine.

She said “I love you” first

When asked if it was love at first sight when she met Ball, Mudarris toldSheen Magazine: “I think so, for me for sure.”

“I told him three weeks after we met, I loved him,” she added. “And then I forced [him] to tell me too.”

However, Ball remembers things a little differently. “You didn’t force me to say that s—, what are you saying?” he said in the interview, laughing.

“I didn’t force him, but I was like, so you don’t love me back?” Mudarris said.

She and Ball share two children

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Mudarris gave birth to a son, LaVelo Anthony Ball, on July 19, 2023. The new mom made the big announcement onInstagram.

“My son, you gave me a purpose in life. I promise to love you, guide you, protect you and be with you every step of the way. I promise to teach you right from wrong and be the best mommy to you I can be,” Mudarris captioned a photo of the newborn holding her hand. “I’m so thankful to have you and that you picked me as your mommy.”

In April 2023, Ball and Mudarris announced that they wereexpecting their first childtogether.

“The news was super exciting for everyone in my family, however, everyone was super shocked and I think they’re still shocked even though my belly is huge!” Mudarris shared with PEOPLE.

Ball, who was in Charlotte, North Carolina, when he learned the news, waited until returning home to California to share the news with his family.

“When I told my mom and pops they were shocked a little bit but I think more so excited than anything,” he said. “My mom was yelling and cheering in excitement. When I told my brothers [NBA starsLaMeloandLonzo Ball] they were happy for me and also excited to become new uncles to my seed.”

She owns a lingerie and loungewear brand

Mudarris launched her lingerie brand, Nude By Nikki, in November 2015. The L.A.-based brand carries lingerie and loungewear pieces up to a size 2X. Styles include mesh or mesh bras and underwear, lace bodysuits and more. The mom-to-be has said she’s hoping to introduce a kid’s collection in the future, separate from her existing brand.

She claimed Ball “decided to walk out” on their family in February 2025

Two months after the birth of their second child, Mudarris shared a since-deleted post on Instagram that claimed Ball had left their family after more than three years together after he “got someone else pregnant (allegedly).”

A rep for Ball did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

source: people.com