Y’all, Marcus Jordan is calling out his “boo thing” as a gold digger! Marcus and Larsa Pippen have been together for about two years, and just when we thought things were getting serious, Marcus revealed they’ve officially broken up! But that’s not all—Marcus believes Larsa was only interested in him for his family’s fortune. He claims she forced him to spend thousands on her during their relationship. Now, he’s dragging her, calling her out for being a gold digger. So, let’s dive in!
Did he really go all out to get his money back? It looks like things were definitely rocky between Marcus and Larsa, as they’re now taking cheap shots at each other on social media. Insiders report it’s super messy behind the scenes, with Marcus alleging Larsa was only after his money the entire time. And honestly, not many people are shocked by this news, because there were doubts about their relationship from the start.
They went public with their romance last year and immediately faced a lot of backlash, with industry folks and fans alike disapproving. But why were people so opinionated about their relationship? Well, it had a lot to do with the significant age difference. Larsa is 16 years older than Marcus—she’s almost 50, and he’s only 33. While they’re both adults, a 16-year age gap raised many eyebrows.
This sparked a lot of debate online, with fans discussing whether the age difference was okay or just plain weird. Some thought it was no big deal since men often date younger women, while others felt uneasy about the relationship, especially considering the roles were reversed and Marcus was a woman. Adding to the controversy, Marcus and Larsa knew each other when he was a kid. If you haven’t connected the dots yet, let me spell it out: Larsa is the ex-wife of former NBA player Scottie Pippen. And who did Scottie play with in the Chicago Bulls during the ’90s? None other than Michael Jordan, Marcus’s father. This made their relationship even more awkward since she definitely knew him when he was a child.
Now, with all this drama unfolding, it’s clear there was trouble in paradise all along.
Back then, Scottie and Larsa were already married, and Marcus was just a kid. If you follow the NBA, you know basketball families often stick together off the court too. Sure, MJ and Scottie had their issues and had been beefing for years, but their families would have mixed at some point. This means Larsa has known Marcus since he was a child, while she was a grown woman in her 20s. Now, Marcus is a grown man who can make his own choices, but many people feel uneasy about these cougars in the industry and wonder how Larsa could be attracted to someone she knew before he was even in high school.
I’m not judging; I’m just sharing what people are saying and why this relationship has gotten so much hate. The backlash got so intense that Larsa had to deny she was dating someone she knew as a child, saying that even though their families mixed, she never ran into Marcus. She commented under a post by The Shade Room, saying, “I just met him three years ago. I never knew him or his family. I was 21 and in college when Scottie played that one year with MJ, and we weren’t friends with him like everyone thinks.” Many found this hard to believe and didn’t buy what she was selling.
Larsa had to address the allegations again in an interview with Tamron Hall, where she claimed she met Marcus four years ago at a party. “We literally just met at a party, um, four years ago,” she said. “We were just friends because we all lived in Chicago. And when did you meet him? Four years ago? Four years. Where? At a party. An LA party. Did you know who he was at the time?” People weren’t buying it because her story didn’t add up, and there was talk that she was just saying this to cover her tracks due to the social media backlash.
To be fair, she did need to cover her tracks because she was getting a ton of hate and backlash. Many believe she could have avoided a lot of this if she had handled things differently from the start. When she and Marcus first started hanging out, she was secretive, like she knew she was stepping into murky waters. People pointed out that she didn’t acknowledge the relationship initially, and the only reason it came to light was because an insider spilled the tea, saying, “Larsa and Marcus Jordan are casually hanging out. They have a lot of the same friends and enjoy hanging out. They are having fun together.” They also mentioned, “Larsa’s divorce from Scottie was finalized at the beginning of this year, and she’s enjoying her freedom.”
Larsa continued to play coy and deny the relationship. When asked about it in an interview, she flat out denied being with Marcus, claiming they were just friends and he was her buddy. “People were reading more into it than there actually was,” she said. “You’re dating?” “I have a lot of friends. I’m very social. I was with Scottie for 23 years. This is the time for me to really hone in on my relationships, so that’s what I’m doing.”
It didn’t take long for the truth to catch up with her. Just a few days after denying they were together, photos of Larsa and him locking lips surfaced online, sparking a storm of accusations against her for lying. And then, she dropped a bombshell: they’d been sneaking around under fake names. “I couldn’t risk using your real name in my phone,” she confessed. “So, I had you saved as Marc Jacobs. I didn’t want anyone finding out when you called.”
Determined to win over fans, Larsa claimed Marcus’s dad, MJ, was all for their relationship. “Have you talked to Michael Jordan and Juanita Jordan about it?” She dodged, “I’ve been hanging out with them lately, but I’d rather not get into that. It’s not really about our parents—they’re cool with it. Everyone’s happy.”
But Larsa’s web of lies couldn’t hold. When MJ was asked about approving their relationship in Paris, he just said, “No.” Ouch. It was a clear sign that MJ wasn’t thrilled, and it made Larsa look pretty desperate. Marcus, initially defensive, later tried to spin it on ET, saying, “My family just wants me to be happy. If I’m happy, they’re good with it. There was a bit of shock and interest at first, but we were just trying to hang out.”
But things went south fast for Marcus and Larsa—they unfollowed each other on social media, rumors flew about their breakup, and Larsa confirmed it by throwing shade at Marcus on Instagram, asking her followers if it was okay to unfollow an ex. Messy, messy stuff. Insiders spilled that Marcus was crushed, but Larsa seemed totally unbothered, supposedly more interested in money than love.
Just when we thought it was over, they surprised everyone by getting back together, even spending Valentine’s Day as a couple. But there was more to it—rumors swirled about Marcus splurging on Larsa, and she was spotted with a big rock on her finger, hinting at a possible proposal.
Larsa hinted that the breakup was because she wasn’t feeling loved right, saying, “I’m just an emotional person—I’m a Cancer. If I’m not getting the love I need, I can walk away pretty fast.” Translation: she could dump someone just like that. No wonder Marcus showered her with gifts after taking her back. And let’s not forget that massive ring that probably cost him a fortune.
But even that wasn’t enough for Larsa. She ended things again! According to a source dishing the dirt, “Larsa’s focusing on her next big move. She’s always been driven and ambitious. She needs someone who’s on the same page.” And she’s been throwing some subtle shade at Marcus on social media, posting sexy stuff and whatnot. She even said, “Let me reintroduce myself. I’m humble enough to know I can lose it all, confident enough to know I can get it all back.”
Ever wondered how Marcus feels about all this? Well, word on the street is, he’s pretty furious with Larsa. Apparently, he’s convinced now that she was just after his money all along. Can you blame him? According to insiders, Larsa used to pressure Marcus into splurging on her—lavish gifts, designer clothes, you name it. The latest shopping spree they went on after patching things up? Total proof, apparently.
Fans aren’t holding back either. They’re saying things like, “Even her Housewives of Miami co-stars in their 50s knew it wouldn’t last. They tried to talk to her, and she’d just get mad. I’m in my 50s, and I wouldn’t act like that if I were single. It’s ridiculous.” Looks like Mike finally got through to Marcus with some real talk—nobody wants to see him playing the momma’s boy. And let’s face it, it’s definitely cougar season. Between Drea and Larsa, who’s the real queen?