Ayesha Howard, the mother of Anthony Edwards’ daughter, has shut down rumors that the NBA star wants nothing to do with their child so badly that he paid 18 years of child support all at once.
“There are no court documents, motions or proceedings that have occurred, nor have I been offered or agreed to such terms,” said Howard in a statement to The Shade Room.
A post on social media went viral last month, claiming that Edwards “confidently [paid] $1,080,000 in child support all at once.”
Edwards recently claimed he had been subjected to harassment and malicious speculation, which is impacting his NBA gig. This week, he filed a motion to seal his paternity and child support lawsuit filed against Ayesha.
Their daughter, Aubri Summers Howard, was born in October 2024.
“The media has already published details that sensationalize the proceedings rather than serve any legitimate public interest, including private text messages, the DNA test, and information about children not subject to this proceeding,” the motion reads.
“Public access to these records has invited unwanted interference from the general public, online commentators, and social media users, which has resulted in harassment, doxxing and malicious speculation that has impacted the parties and their ability to focus on their career and their children’s well-being.”