Marcus Jordan & Larsa Pippen Enjoy Valentine’s Day Together After Breaking Up
By Favour Adegoke on February 15, 2024 at 5:10 PM EST
Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen's relationship is seemingly on the mend, as they were spotted together on Valentine's Day. They reportedly broke up because of tension starting after his father, Michael Jordan, said he didn't approve of their relationship, but Marcus claimed he was joking.
His statement was controversial because Larsa had previously said their parents were supportive of their relationship and happy for them. Their relationship is also hot news because of the long-running beef between her ex-husband, Scottie Pippen, and Michael. Larsa and Scottie have since settled their divorce and share custody of their four kids.
Marcus Jordan And Larsa Pippen Spent Valentine's Day Together
Marcus and Larsa seem to be working on their relationship, as they were seen spending Valentine's Day together. According to photos contained by a news outlet, Marcus and Larsa spent the day walking around publicly and even visited a flower shop, Trias Flowers & Gifts, in Miami, Florida.
Marcus and Larsa openly flaunted their romance as they walked together. The "Real Housewives of Miami" star had on sunglasses, a red sports bra, and matching leggings, while Marcus wore a white shirt, shades, a hat, and a fanny pack.
As they left the shop, the couple were carrying a vase of two dozen roses and were followed by paparazzi back to her house. The outing comes just days after it was confirmed that the couple had called it quits on their relationship.
See photos from their outing here.
Larsa Pippen & Marcus Jordan Reportedly Broke Up Because Of His Father
On Monday, multiple sources told Page Six that Marcus and Larsa had broken up after about a year of dating. One source claimed the split was due to "tension" caused by Michael due to his statements on their relationship last year.
While talking to the paparazzi, Michael "publicly" denounced the couple and refused to clarify his statements. The source said, "Marcus said Michael was joking when he said he didn't approve, but it really mortified Larsa."
However, another source claimed that the breakup actually "has nothing to do with any family input, but solely for their personal growth." They explained that Marcus and Larsa decided to "take some time apart" to reconsider their relationship, not because of Michael.
Larsa seemingly confirmed her split from Marcus by removing all their photos together from her Instagram earlier this week and even unfollowed him. However, just before they were spotted out on their Valentine's flower shop date, Larsa re-followed him on Instagram.
Larsa Pippen Claimed Their Parents Were Supportive
Michael's dismissal of their relationship was especially controversial because of the statements Larsa had made during a February interview on the "Tamron Hall Show."
At the time, the Bravolebrity claimed that she and Marcus were happy and had the support of their parents and family.
She said, "I feel like we're in a great place. We motivate each other. We're really happy being together. And I feel like that's the most important thing."
Larsa noted that at the time, both of their parents wanted them to be "happy" and support the romance. She added, "We've spent holidays together, and it's good. We're in a great place."
Despite not having Michael's public support, Larsa had unending support from her man. Marcus has severally defended her against the "gold digger" accusations that she's only dating him for his money. He said the claims against her make no sense as she's "an independent, career-driven woman."
Michael Jordan And Scottie Pippen Are Still On Bad Terms
The source further claimed that Marcus and Larsa's relationship friction was also worsened by Michael's longtime feud with another NBA icon, Scottie Pippen, who is Larsa's ex-husband. The insider said, "The history between Michael and Scottie made things complicated, even if Larsa and Marcus did their best to make it a non-issue."
The source further said the couple had to prioritize family because it "comes before everything." They said, "At the end of the day, Michael is Marcus' dad, and Scottie is the father of Larsa's children." Scottie and Larsa share four kids: Scottie Jr., Preston, Justin, and Sophia.
Michael and Scottie have had their beef ongoing for years and regularly throw jabs at each other. During a recent appearance on Stacey King's "Gimme The Hot Sauce" podcast, Scottie threw subs at Michael while praising LeBron James. He said Michael was a "horrible player" until they eventually became teammates.