Toriah Lachell is the ex-girlfriend of Jayson Tatum, the NBA star. She is a 23-year-old entrepreneur, social media personality, and hairstylist.

The pair became a couple when they were in high school and was a favorite of many fans even after they had a baby named Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr. They later broke up, and Toriah has forged on with her life. She is doing quite well for herself in her business and personal life. Read more about her below.

How Old is Toriah Lachell?

Toriah Lachell is 23 years old in 2024. She was born on February 21, 2000, and is from St Louis, Missouri, in the United States of America. She is the daughter of Julie Gibbs while her stepdad is John Gibbs.

Toriah is a talented lady who began learning how to make curls even when she was in high school. By the time she graduated, she had become very good at styling. There are no mentions of her life growing up, but there are indications that she grew up with her mother, Julie Gibbs. There are also no details about Toriah’s biological father.

Toriah mentioned on her Instagram page that she played varsity soccer and softball for four years of her high school days.  She has been reported to have enrolled herself in the Chaminade College Preparatory School to graduate from high school.

Toriah Lachell’s Life After School

Toriah Lachell worked at some companies for a while after she graduated from school. This was before she decided to venture into hair-making as a way to make a living. She started attending various hair-making schools to acquire the necessary skills to thrive in the profession.

She obtained a certificate from a Cosmetology school named ‘The Curl Conqueror’ when she finished her course as a curl specialist. She also learned to cut hair at Cut it Kinky and announced that she has started cutting hair.

Toriah later opened her salon called The Curl Bar Boston, where she offered hair services to people, which she also advertises on her social media pages.

A Look Back At Toriah Lachell’s Relationship With Jayson Tatum

Toriah reportedly started dating Jayson Tatum as early as their high school days. Tatum was studying at the Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Missouri, and was a star student on scholarship.

The pair met earlier, but they started dating officially when Jayson entered his senior year. The details of how they met have not been determined, but they subsequently became a pair with time. Unfortunately, their relationship packed up in 2016.

Why Did Toriah Lachell and Jayson Tatum Break Up?

Rumors have it that Toriah Lachell and Jayson Tatum broke up because Tatum cheated on Toriah. The erstwhile couple has never come out to give a reason for their breakup, but some people believe that they were bound to part ways at some point as they were both teenagers at the time that their relationship ended. They had a normal teenage relationship, which was not taken further than that.

Later on, rumors that Toriah broke up with Jayson after she found out that he was cheating on her started making the rounds. This was not confirmed, but there were accusations from tweeters on Twitter that the basketball player was involved with two other women while he was still dating the mother of his first child.

Toriah’s Pregnancy and Birth of Jayson Jr.

Toriah became pregnant with Jayson’s child during his rookie year in the NBA in 2016. They broke up after that for some undisclosed reasons, and Jayson relocated to Boston when he was drafted by the Boston Celtics. Toriah was 17, while Jayson was 19 at the time. On December 6, 2017, Toriah had their baby, and they named him Jayson Tatum Jr.

The couple was happy with the birth of their child, but that did nothing to change the nature of their relationship. However, Toriah agreed to co-parent with Jayson so that their child would feel the presence of both parents while growing up. To that effect, Toriah decided to pack up and relocate to Boston so that Jayson would continue to be in his life. The plan worked out well for Toriah as she had enough time to focus on her cosmetic school.

Both Toriah and Jayson have been co-parenting their son together, and Jayson Jr. has attended several Boston Celtic games and is fast becoming a fan favorite when he appears with his dad. Jayson Jr. has been nicknamed Deuce by fans for his presence on the court, and he is usually seen with his dad before and after their games. Currently, Toriah and Jayson are still separated but are both committed to raising their child.

Toriah Lachell Relationships After Breakup With Jayson Tatum

There has been nothing to show that Toriah has been dating anyone since her breakup with her baby daddy. She seems to have focused on being a mother to her son and being in charge of her hair-making business. Jayson, on the other hand, appears to be in a relationship with Duke volleyball player Samie Amos. The NBA star hasn’t confirmed this, but there have been pictures of them together.

What Does Jayson Tatum’s Ex-Girlfriend Do Now?

As mentioned earlier, Toriah is currently a resident in Boston and runs her hair shop, where she offers services to people who want to develop and maintain hair curls. She has gotten good at her job and has a wide range of customers that patronize her. Moreover, she has become a celebrity of sorts, being the baby mama of a renowned NBA star. She often shows off her skills and abilities at hair-making on her Instagram page.

Toriah also offers curl bar courses through her Instagram page for willing learners and customers who are interested in them. She is often described as a very hard-working lady who is focused on her goals.

FAQs

Who is Toriah Lachell?

Toriah Lachell is Jayson Tatum’s ex-girlfriend and baby mama. They were high school sweethearts and welcomed a son in December 2017.

Where Did Toriah Lachell Go To High School?

Toriah Lachell attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Missouri. This is where she and Jayson Tatum met and began their relationship. They unfortunately broke up after leaving school.

Where is Toriah Lachell From?

Toriah Lachell is from St. Louis, Missouri, and spent much of her formative years there. She presently lives in Boston where she moved to around 2017/2018.

Who are Toriah Lachell’s Parents?

Torian Lachell’s parents are Julie Gibbs and John Gibbs. John is actually her stepfather, and the identity of her biological father is not known.

How Tall is Toriah Lachell?

Toriah Lachell is 5 feet 8 inches or 173 cm tall. She is a foot shorter than her ex, Jayson Tatum, who is 6 feet 8 inches or 203 Cm.

Where Does Toriah Lachell Live Now?

Toriah Lachell now lives in Boston, where she runs a hair salon known as The Curl Bar. She relocated to the city around 2017/2018, which was when Jayson Tatum was drafted by the Boston Celtics.