Rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was spotted in a vehicle with social media influencer Nique Brown, sparking online buzz just days after the announcement of his 13th child’s birth.
The sighting was captured in an Instagram story posted by Brown on Thursday, showing her leaning on a man’s shoulder in what appears to be a car. The post, which included a caption of laughing emojis, was reposted by entertainment account Daily Loud on X, formerly Twitter, with the caption: “NBA YOUNGBOY was seen with NBA player Dwayne Bacon’s girlfriend 👀.” The video quickly garnered thousands of views and dozens of replies, with users expressing shock and amusement.
Brown, known for her appearances on reality TV shows like “Basketball Wives: Orlando” and her large social media following, has been linked to professional basketball player Dwayne Bacon since 2021. However, recent statements suggest the couple is no longer together. In a December 2025 TikTok video from The Shade Room, Brown addressed her relationship status during a Q&A session, saying:
“Me and Dwayne are not beefing. Uh, he has his own stuff going on. I have my own stuff going on, and we still do conversate and talk from time to time. … But, yeah, your girl’s a little single.” Another TikTok from February 2026 confirmed the split, noting they had not been together for months.
NBA YOUNGBOY was seen with NBA player Dwayne Bacon’s girlfriend 👀pic.twitter.com/zp8XXsjw4k
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) February 26, 2026
Bacon, a 30-year-old guard-forward who last played in the NBA for the Orlando Magic in 2021 and has since competed overseas, has not publicly commented on the sighting. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2017 and has career averages of 7.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
The encounter comes amid ongoing discussions about YoungBoy’s personal life, including his expansive family. On Feb. 22, 2026, TMZ reported that the 26-year-old rapper welcomed his 13th child, his third with wife Jazlyn Mychelle. Sources indicate YoungBoy has children with multiple partners, including former partners like Starr Dejanee and Jania Meshell. YoungBoy married Mychelle in January 2023, but his relationships have often been tabloid fodder.
Social media reactions highlight why the sighting has stirred controversy. One X user wrote: “NBA youngboy with 100 kids and married over Dwayne bacon???? BOOO Nique a bird!!” Another quipped: “Dwayne Bacon really out here playing overseas while Nique riding shotgun with YoungBoy like it’s Uber Black 😭💀.” Critics have pointed to YoungBoy’s history of multiple partnerships as emblematic of broader issues, with one post stating: “Black Women Will Sleep With Anyone With Any Level Of Clout! … Black women are idiots!” in reference to his growing family.
Others tied the drama to YoungBoy’s prolific fatherhood, which has drawn mixed responses. A July 2025 X post noted: “NBA YoungBoy is expecting his 13th child at 25 E get record wey he wan break?😭” A February 2026 comment added: “NBA Youngboy got his 13th child The movie Idiocracy warned us there’d be people specifically like him populating the world.”
The overlap of hip-hop and sports worlds amplifies the story’s appeal, experts say.
“It’s classic celebrity crossover drama—music, athletics, relationships—fueling endless speculation,” said entertainment analyst Mia Johnson in a recent interview.
Brown, 27, has built a career as an influencer and entrepreneur, often sharing glimpses of her life on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where she has millions of followers. She has two children from previous relationships and has been open about family dynamics on “Basketball Wives.”
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