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Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s controversial relationship: Michael Jordan’s son is dating The Real Housewives of Miami star and will appear on The Traitors – but what does his NBA legend dad think?

NBA legend Michael Jordan’s son Marcus Jordan, and reality TV star Larsa Pippen, have been dating for several months, and seem very much in love. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram
NBA legend Michael Jordan’s son Marcus Jordan, and reality TV star Larsa Pippen, have been dating for several months, and seem very much in love. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram

  • Reality TV star Larsa Pippen has been dating Michael Jordan’s son Marcus for a few months now and have raised a few eyebrows with their 17-year age gap – but neither seem to care that much
  • It’s not just about age though – Larsa’s ex-husband Scottie is Michael Jordan’s former teammate from his Chicago Bulls years, and they were married for about two decades and have 4 kids together

Reality TV star Larsa Pippen, 49, and her beau Marcus Jordan, 32, have been out and about lately.

This week, the couple enjoyed a romantic dinner at Robert DeNiro’s celeb hotspot restaurant Nobu Malibu, as per British media. Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, suited up for the occasion in navy blue, while his girlfriend, who’s 17 years his senior, opted for a velvet jumpsuit of the same colour.

Here’s everything we know about their relationship – and why people think it’s controversial:

How did Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan meet?

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan seem very much in love. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan seem very much in love. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram
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Per People, the couple first crossed paths around four years ago. The Real Housewives of Miami reality TV star told the publication that they started off as friends after meeting at a party in Los Angeles.

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan golfing together. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan golfing together. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram

In the podcast they have together, called Separation Anxiety, Jordan revealed that there was an instant attraction, stating: “I just felt like even at that point, we hadn’t really hung out yet, but I just found myself staring at you across the room and like, wanting to talk to you and get to know you more.”

Their age gap …

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan didn’t go public until this year. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan didn’t go public until this year. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram

Although they didn’t publicly announce their relationship until later, rumours first started circulating in September 2022, after they were seen having lunch together at Zuma in Miami, per Hello!.

Pippen reportedly denied the speculation for months, but after several more sightings together, they finally made things “Instagram official” in January this year, according to the magazine.

When news emerged about their confirmed romance, netizens were quick to criticise their 17-year age gap. They opened up about this on their podcast, with Pippen sharing that her new man’s age was “the last thing on my mind”.

The engagement rumours

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan sparked engagement rumours after she was seen wearing a new ring. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan sparked engagement rumours after she was seen wearing a new ring. Photo: @larsapippen/Instagram
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