Nikki Mudarris has firmly ruled out any possibility of a romantic reconciliation with her ex-partner, LiAngelo Ball, pointing to the emotional toll of their separation and what she characterized as an unforgivable betrayal during a vulnerable period in her life, according to Yahoo.
The former star of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood discussed her current relationship with Ball—who raps under the name Gelo—during an appearance on The TMZ Podcast hosted by Towanda Robinson. Mudarris stated that she simply cannot envision getting back together with him, explaining that the circumstances of their breakup continue to linger in her mind despite her efforts to move forward.
The Breakup, Postpartum Struggles, and the Pregnancy Text
The former couple share two children: son LaVelo Anthony, born in July 2023, and daughter LaNiyah Nicole, born on December 3, 2024. Their relationship lasted for three and a half years before their separation became public in February 2025. Mudarris recounted that the split caught her completely by surprise, noting that they had recently been planning to take family photographs together.
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According to BCK Online, Mudarris described experiencing postpartum depression and struggling with her sense of self while caring for the children and adjusting to a household without Ball. During an earlier appearance on The Jason Lee Show in July 2025, she detailed how Ball had traveled to New York for a record-label meeting and stopped responding to her calls and messages for about three days. When she pressed him about what was happening while he was still two days away from returning home, Ball informed her via text message, We need to co-parent. I got someone pregnant.
Ball had previously disputed public allegations of abandonment in February 2025 through a comment reported by Hollywood Unlocked, stating that he would never leave his children and loved them. Later, in December 2025, he expressed regret on an episode of Ball in the Family, acknowledging that he had no excuse and would have stayed if he could make the decision again.
Marriage, Divorce, and Co-Parenting Realities
Court records obtained by TMZ indicated that Ball married Rashida Nicole—the woman Mudarris identified in her account—on March 24, 2025. Following a brief marriage, court records listed June 15 as their separation date. Nicole publicly announced her pregnancy on June 26, and Ball subsequently filed for divorce at a Southern California courthouse on July 3, citing irreconcilable differences. On December 2, 2025, TMZ reported that Nicole had given birth to their child, Lilo Legacy, noting that Nicole delivered the baby without Ball present after spending the final months of her pregnancy without his support. Nicole also publicly apologized to Mudarris for the pain caused, mentioning that the two had spoken privately.
Despite the painful history and her refusal to restart a romantic relationship, Mudarris emphasized that Ball remains heavily involved in raising their children. She noted that they celebrate the children’s birthdays together, though they divide major holidays between their respective families. I’m not going to ever take that away from my kids regardless how I feel about the situation. My kids don’t deserve to not have their dad present,
Mudarris said on the podcast, adding that she has learned to put her own feelings aside for the benefit of her family.
At home, Mudarris described herself as the stricter parent who focuses on structure and hard work, while she characterizes Ball as the fun parent who plays with the children. For the immediate future, Mudarris has put dating on hold to dedicate her energy entirely to herself and her children, explaining that it is difficult to pour energy into someone else while raising two young kids.