Larsa Pippen is soaking up the sunshine and living her best life, but her ex-boyfriend Marcus Jordan finds himself in the middle of a stormy scandal. The 50-year-old reality star recently flaunted her toned bikini body on Instagram, days before Marcus, 34, was arrested on serious drug charges in Florida.
Pippen, who dated Michael Jordan’s son for two years before their split in mid-2024, set social media ablaze with a sizzling snap. Sporting a black bikini that highlighted her taut abs and glowing complexion, Larsa posed with a smoothie in hand, her hair styled in soft waves, and her makeup on point.
While she sipped her drink and basked in compliments, Marcus’s world was unraveling. The former college basketball player was arrested Monday night in Orange County, Florida, facing charges of DUI, cocaine possession, and resisting arrest.
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Bikini bombshell vs. legal drama
TMZ reports he was booked into jail with a $4,000 bond, though it remains unclear whether he has been released. This isn’t Marcus’s first brush with controversy-he was previously photographed appearing to snort white powder during a trip to the South of France last year.
The pair’s romance was always a hot topic, making headlines not only for their 17-year age gap but for the awkward ties between their families.
Larsa, the ex-wife of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, found herself dating the son of Michael Jordan-her ex-husband’s former teammate and occasional rival. Despite the odd connection, Larsa and Marcus seemed solid until his wild behavior reportedly drove them apart.
The couple split up last Summer
Larsa spoke about their breakup during an interview in March 2024, saying she realized Marcus wasn’t “her guy” after taking time away to reflect. Meanwhile, Marcus’s legal troubles come just months after his father, Michael Jordan, publicly disapproved of their relationship.
The drama surrounding their breakup adds yet another layer to the decades-long tension between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, which flared up after the release of The Last Dance documentary. While Larsa moves on, living her life to the fullest, Marcus faces a much bumpier road ahead.