Marcus Jordan and Larsa PippenThings are clearly looking up for the pair, as they were spotted together on Valentine’s Day. They reportedly broke up because his father became nervous afterward, Michael Jordansaid he disapproved of their relationship, but Marcus claimed he was joking.
His statement sparked controversy as Larsa had previously said their parents supported their relationship and were happy for them. Their relationship has also become hot news due to the long-running feud between the ex-husbands. Scottie Pippenand Michael. Larsa and Scotty have since settled their divorce and share custody of their four children.
Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen spend Valentine’s Day together
Marcus and Larsa appear to be working on their relationship as they were seen spending Valentine’s Day together. According to photos posted by news outlets, Marcus and Larsa spent the day walking in public and even visited Trias Flowers & Gifts, a florist shop in Miami, Florida.
Marcus and Larsa openly flaunted their romance while walking together. The Real Housewives of Miami star wore sunglasses, a red sports bra and matching leggings, while Marcus wore a white shirt, sunglasses, a hat and a fanny pack.
The couple carried a vase of two dozen roses as they left the store and returned to their home, followed by paparazzi. The outing comes just days after it was confirmed the couple had ended their relationship.
Check out photos from their outing here.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan reportedly split over dad
On Monday, multiple sources revealed Page six Marcus and Larsa broke up after about a year of dating. A source said the split was due to “tension” caused by comments Michael made about their relationship last year.
While speaking to paparazzi, Michael “publicly” condemned the couple and refused to clarify his remarks. “Marcus said Michael was joking when he said he disagreed, but it really mortified Larsa,” the source said.
However, another source claimed that the breakup actually “has nothing to do with any family input and is simply about their personal growth.” They explained that Marcus and Larsa decided to “take some time apart” to reconsider their relationship, and not because of Michael.
Larsa apparently confirmed her split from Marcus earlier this week by deleting all photos of them from her Instagram and even unfollowing him. However, just before they were spotted on a date at a Valentine’s Day flower shop, Larsa re-followed him on Instagram.
Larsa Pippen claims their parents are supportive
Michael’s denial of their relationship was particularly controversial because of comments Larsa made during an interview on “The Tamron Hall Show” in February.
At the time, Brave claimed that she and Marcus were happy and had the support of their parents and family.
“I feel like we’re in a great place. We inspire each other. We’re really happy together. I feel like that’s the most important thing,” she said.
Larsa noted that at the time, their parents wanted them to be “happy” and supported the relationship. She added, “We spent the holidays together, which was great. We’re in a great place.”
Although she received no public support from Michael, Larsa received endless support from her husband. Marcus has defended her on several occasions against accusations from a “money digger” that she was only dating him for the money. He said the charges against her were meaningless because she was “an independent, career-driven woman”.
Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen still on bad terms
Sources further claimed that friction in Marcus and Larsa’s relationship was also exacerbated by Michael’s long-running feud with another NBA icon, Larsa’s ex-husband Scottie Pippen. “The history between Michael and Scottie complicates things, even if Larsa and Marcus do their best to keep it from being an issue,” the insider said.
The source further stated that the couple must prioritize family as it “comes above everything else.” They said, “At the end of the day, Michael is Marcus’ father, and Scotty is the father of Larsa’s children.” Scotty and Larsa have four children: Scotty Jr., Preston, Justin and Sophia.
Michael and Scotty have been at loggerheads for years, often attacking each other.Recently, during an appearance on Stacey King’s “Gimme The Hot Sauce” podcast, Scotty dropped bass while praising Michael LeBron James. He said Michael was a “terrible player” until they finally became teammates.