LiAngelo Ball, the middle child in LaVar Ball’s well-known basketball dynasty, grew up in the public eye much like his brothers, Lonzo and LaMelo. While Lonzo and LaMelo were NBA lottery picks who secured lucrative careers, establishing themselves as top-tier players, LiAngelo’s journey diverged significantly.

Unlike his siblings, LiAngelo found it challenging to secure a stable position in the NBA. His career has been characterized by brief contracts, tryouts, and opportunities in developmental leagues, keeping him on the periphery rather than firmly within the league. After a stellar high school career alongside his brothers at Chino Hills High School, LiAngelo’s college path took an unexpected turn. He committed to UCLA but left the program after a shoplifting incident in China garnered significant media attention. This led him to a professional journey that included stints in Lithuania, the Junior Basketball Association, and the NBA G League, with brief appearances for teams such as the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets. Although he technically inked multiple NBA contracts, none resulted in a stable spot, setting him apart as the Ball brother whose basketball success was limited.

Interestingly, LiAngelo found financial success outside the basketball arena. In January 2025, he made a strategic shift into the music industry, securing a $13 million contract with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. This deal guaranteed him $8 million, granted him full ownership of his music, and allowed him to establish his own label, Born2Ball Music Group.

Beyond his professional endeavors, LiAngelo’s personal life has also attracted media attention. He and model/reality television personality Nikki Mudarris, known for her role on VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood,” welcomed a son in January 2023 and a daughter on December 3, 2024. Keep this date in mind for a moment.

Though Nikki and LiAngelo never married, their relationship became tumultuous. In February 2025, Nikki accused LiAngelo of infidelity and neglecting their children.

In a surprising turn of events, LiAngelo married Rashida Nicole on March 24, 2025. However, their marriage was short-lived, with divorce proceedings already underway. Court documents reveal that their separation date was June 15, a mere 83 days after their wedding.

On December 2, 2025, just two weeks ago, Rashida gave birth to LiAngelo’s baby. He was apparently not present for the birth and did not meet his newborn for a full week. Social media posts appear to show that he missed the birth of his latest child because he was celebrating the birth of his middle child, the daughter born almost exactly a year earlier to Nikki.

Speaking of Nikki, she is struggling financially and is in court attempting to get child support from LiAngelo. And that brings us to the present.

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According to documents that were first obtained by Us Weekly, Nikki appeared in family court this week as part of an ongoing child support dispute involving the couple’s two children. As part of the proceedings, both parties were required to submit sworn financial disclosures, resulting in an unusually detailed snapshot of LiAngelo Ball’s income, assets, debts, and cash flow.

In her filings, Nikki’s legal team states that LiAngelo reported earning approximately $666,666 per month. At that level, his annual income would approach $8 million. Her attorney underscored the disparity by noting that LiAngelo’s monthly income exceeds Nikki’s entire reported net worth. Nikki disclosed that she has approximately $20,000 in cash and bank accounts, real property valued at roughly $441,502, partial equity in a Beverly Hills condominium, and an ownership interest in a Rolls-Royce.

The same court documents claim that, as of May 2025, LiAngelo held total assets of $6,453,546.55. Against that, he reported liabilities of $2,558,984, resulting in a stated net worth of $3,894,562.55. While those figures do not account for potential future royalties or backend earnings tied to his music career, they reflect the numbers LiAngelo placed on the record under oath.

Nikki’s own financial disclosures paint a very different picture. In her filings, she listed her occupation as an influencer and reported minimal current income, citing pregnancy, childbirth, and her decision not to return to work as a real estate agent during that period. She stated that her average monthly income in 2024 was approximately $10,000, but that her current monthly income is effectively $0, aside from roughly $2,000 per month generated by her lingerie and clothing company.

Despite that, Nikki reported monthly expenses totaling $36,349.27, including $9,750 in rent, $4,400 in childcare, $2,000 on groceries and household supplies, $1,000 on DoorDash, $1,431 on utilities, and $8,975 categorized as hygiene, health, social, and literary expenses. She noted that approximately $31,120.70 of those monthly costs are currently being paid by others. The filings also reveal outstanding debts, including $156,725 owed to family members for living expenses, $28,000 on an American Express balance, a $2,375 monthly Range Rover lease, and a separate $5,800 monthly car payment, along with $97,000 already paid to attorneys in the case.

So there you have it. Way more than you ever needed or wanted to know about the finances of the third-most-successful Ball brother and his reality star ex, Nikki Mudarris. No word yet on whether or not Rashida Nicole will also soon be seeking support…