It looks like Larsa Pippen has some thoughts about her ex, Marcus Jordan, and his new girlfriend, Ashley Stevenson. But should she really be weighing in on her ex’s love life when she’s already dating someone else—a 28-year-old, no less? Maybe it’s because Marcus moved on with someone who looks a lot like her, and that’s got her feeling some type of way. But hey, let’s get into the details of this steaming hot tea.
So, if you haven’t noticed, Marcus has definitely moved on from Larsa and is now with someone who could be her younger twin. It’s pretty clear he has a type, and he’s been showing off his new relationship all over social media. Just recently, while in Cannes, France, Marcus posted a story on Instagram of the two of them living it up at a nightclub. The Shade Room even caught a clip of them during the trip and shared it on their Instagram page. And while the post didn’t seem to cause much drama, Marcus still jumped into the comments to clarify, saying, “But we friends though,” with a bit of playful sarcasm.
Now, as for Ashley, there isn’t a ton of info out there, but here’s what we do know: she lives in Orlando, Florida, and has a bachelor’s degree in Science and Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of North Florida. She’s also a model, and if her Instagram is anything to go by, she’s all about showing off her curves—pretty much every picture she posts is a bikini shot.
I’ve got to tell you, Ashley and Marcus haven’t just been hitting up nightclubs together. Recently, some photos popped up showing Marcus using a metal device to snort a white powder while he was hanging out with Ashley and some friends by a pool in France. Naturally, the internet lost it. Now, we don’t know exactly what the substance was, but people are speculating that it might be something illegal—especially with the whole weird setup, including fries and watermelon on the table. The vibe just seems strange, and judging by how chill everyone else was, it wouldn’t be surprising if they were all doing the same thing, including Ashley.
Of course, people on social media went off, criticizing Marcus—not just for dating someone who’s being called “Larsa 2.0,” but also for potentially embarrassing his dad. You can almost imagine Michael Jordan shaking his head, wondering how his son could get caught doing something like that in public. And guess who’s been paying close attention to all this? Marcus’s ex, Larsa Pippen. Apparently, she’s been dragging his new relationship with Ashley and even called her a [blank].
Just to give you some context on why Larsa might have something to say about this: she and Marcus started dating around September 2022 after they were seen grabbing lunch together in Miami. By October, it was pretty much confirmed that they were a couple, though Larsa tried to play it down, saying they were just good friends.
“What do you make of all the talk about Michael Jordan’s son? You mentioned you’re friends, but people keep saying you’re dating.”
“I have a lot of friends. I’m just a social person.”
Soon after, they went public with their relationship, which sparked controversy—not just because of their age difference, but also because of the long-standing rivalry between Michael Jordan and Larsa’s ex-husband, Scottie Pippen. Some relationships used to be considered off-limits. While I want everyone to find happiness and live their best life, it feels like she should see him more as a nephew than a romantic partner.
As they got together, many people couldn’t help but bring up the tension between MJ and Scottie, especially after the release of “The Last Dance.” Stacy King, a former Bulls player who was teammates with both Scottie and Michael, voiced his disagreement with how Scottie was portrayed in the documentary, noting some inaccuracies. He said, “A lot of people realized Michael was as good as their parents said, but I thought some parts were sensationalized. I didn’t like how Scottie was shown in certain parts of the documentary. Much of what Scottie did wasn’t really connected to that second three-peat.”
In his memoir Unguarded, which came out in November 2021, Scottie Pippen shared how upset he was with Michael Jordan for how their NBA history was portrayed in the docu-series The Last Dance. Scottie felt like the series glorified Michael while not giving enough credit to him and the rest of the team. He wrote, “They made Michael Jordan the hero and didn’t show enough respect to me and my teammates. Michael had a lot of control over how it was edited, so of course, it turned out that way. He was the star and had the final say.” To top it off, Michael reportedly got paid $10 million for his role in the documentary, while Scottie and the others didn’t get anything.
This whole situation just made the relationship between Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan even messier. I really feel for both Michael and Scottie. It’s just a tangled situation, and when things get messy, everyone feels like they need to weigh in. And as we all know, the internet loves to jump on messy situations.
Michael Jordan himself even reportedly said he didn’t approve of his son dating Larsa Pippen. When asked, “What do you think about Marcus and Larsa being together? Do you approve?” he simply said, “No.”
What makes it even more awkward is that Marcus was only around six or seven years old when Larsa married Scottie, and they were still close with Michael. It’s hard to believe Larsa didn’t know Marcus back then. She probably saw him grow up. However, Larsa has strongly denied knowing Marcus as a kid, insisting that their families were never close, even though Michael and Scottie were teammates on the Chicago Bulls. She said, “I just met him three years ago. I didn’t know him or his family before that. I was 21 and in college when Scottie played with MJ, and we weren’t as close as people think.”
In the end, Marcus and Larsa broke up in February 2024. They tried to give it another shot on Valentine’s Day but ended up splitting again in March. Things got a bit messy when Larsa went on the show Amy and TJ and talked about her ex. She confirmed she was single and ready to move on, saying she and Marcus were just on different paths. She explained, “I have to stay true to who I am and what I’m doing, and he has to do the same. I want him to be happy—he’s a great guy—but I just don’t think it’s the right fit for me.”
So, after the interview, Marcus Jordan didn’t waste any time responding on Instagram. He accused Larsa of rewriting history just to get some attention. He posted something like, “I wasn’t born yesterday. Rewriting history for clout isn’t cute. It’s funny how people change just to be part of a conversation that doesn’t even matter. Why give someone your heart when they’re more interested in getting press?” Yikes, that definitely hit a nerve.
It’s pretty clear their breakup wasn’t exactly on the best terms, which might explain why Larsa feels the need to comment on Marcus not just showing off his new relationship with Ashley but also partying hard with her. But honestly, maybe Larsa should stay out of it, especially since she’s reportedly been casually seeing Netflix reality star Zay Wilson—you know, Zay from “The Ultimatum” and “Perfect Match.”
Larsa had mentioned she was planning to spend the summer focusing on her family and figuring out what she really wants, but it looks like she’s already figured it out by connecting with Zay. Word on the street is that they’re not officially together, but they’ve been spending a lot of time with each other. And get this—Zay isn’t just a reality TV star; he’s also a country singer. He even performed at Larsa’s 50th birthday party a few weeks ago, and after his set, the two of them were seen dancing together.
Now, just for context, Larsa just turned 50, and Zay is 28. So, it seems like Larsa, much like Marcus, has a thing for younger partners. If you remember, back when Larsa first separated from Scottie, she briefly dated Future. She also had a short fling with NBA player Tristan Thompson before he got with Khloe Kardashian. And then there was her drama-filled relationship with former Utah Jazz player Malik Beasley in 2020. Now, after Marcus, she’s moved on to Zay.
Insiders are saying that Larsa cut off all communication with Marcus after their split, so it’s a bit surprising that she has anything to say about his new relationship. But what do you think about Marcus and Larsa moving on? Should Larsa be taking shots at Ashley? And what are your thoughts on her dating 28-year-old Zay? Let me know in the comments below!
