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Larsa Pippen Revisits Her Short-Lived Romance With Malik Beasley
While Larsa Pippen is now moving forward with a potential November wedding to basketball player Jeff Coby, her past relationships continue to attract headlines—especially her 2020 fling with former NBA player Malik Beasley.
How It Started: A Viral Photo and Instant Controversy
In November 2020, Pippen and Beasley were spotted holding hands in public. The image went viral—not just for the new romance, but because Beasley was still legally married at the time. His wife, Montana Yao, reportedly discovered the relationship through social media. Her reaction was instant and raw: “Wow … I don’t even know this man.”
Larsa’s Side of the Story
Recently appearing on *The Jason Lee Show*, Pippen addressed the backlash and admitted it was all a mistake. “I had COVID brain,” she said. “I just had COVID… Was stuck in my house, I hadn’t gone anywhere. He was there. He was like, on me.” She emphasized that the timing, circumstances, and her own isolation led her into a relationship she now regrets.
Beasley’s Marriage Fallout
Montana Yao filed for divorce shortly after the relationship went public. However, following Beasley and Pippen’s breakup in April 2021, the couple reconciled briefly that December. Still, their reunion didn’t last. By March 2025, Yao had again filed for separation, citing irreconcilable differences.
Was There Locker Room Drama?
What made the situation more awkward was the Lakers connection—Beasley and Larsa’s son, Scotty Pippen Jr., were briefly on the same team. But Pippen clarified: “They never actually played together.” She noted there was a simple conversation between her son and Beasley, but “no dramatic fallout.”
Scotty Jr. even addressed the situation back in 2020 with maturity, writing on X, “Focused on myself and my goals. I’m not responsible for nobody’s actions. All good over here.”
Where Larsa Stands Now
Pippen has since moved on and is now engaged to Jeff Coby, a professional basketball player. The pair has been public about their relationship since early 2025 and are reportedly planning to marry before the year ends.
Though her time with Malik Beasley lasted only four months, it left a lasting impression in pop culture—and in her personal story. But as she’s made clear, the past is behind her, and the future looks steady.