Marcus Jordan’s “non-stop wild partying” and drug use were the reason for his split from Larsa Pippen, close friends claim.
Sources close to the reality star revealed that she ended her tumultuous two-year romance with the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan because he “lied to her every day” about his drug use.
The tattooed 33-year-old has now been photographed snorting white powder while on holiday in the South of France with his voluptuous new ‘girlfriend’ Ashley Stevenson, in full view of hotel guests.
Condemning paparazzi photos show the former college basketball star raising a metal instrument filled with a mysterious substance to his nose and smelling it as he enjoyed a poolside lunch at the luxurious Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa on the Côte d’Azur this week.
Larsa Pippen’s ex Marcus Jordan, 33, was spotted ingesting the mystery powder at a crowded table earlier this week – using a metal object to smell the substance – while on holiday in the south of France.
Sources close to the 50-year-old reality star claim she ended their two-year romance because Marcus “lied to her every day” about his drug use
His blonde date in a bikini laughed and chatted next to him as his friends sat at the table eating lunch.
Marcus smiled broadly and began chatting enthusiastically with his companions.
Larsa, 50, who was previously married to NBA star Scottie Pippen, reportedly dumped Jordan after his unruly behavior became too much for her.
“She can’t waste her energy on someone who uses drugs,” a source close to the mother of five said.
Her ex-husband was a professional athlete and she strives to lead a healthy lifestyle.
‘Larsa eventually stopped answering his calls because he was partying day and night and he would call her if something was wrong.’
A friend said: “He’s been hiding this lifestyle for a while and was lying to her about it every day,” the source said.
‘He is unemployed and lives a life of luxury, even though he doesn’t deserve it.
“When Larsa saw these photos she thought ‘what a sad situation’. She couldn’t believe he would do this in full view of the hotel guests,” the source added.
The exes are reportedly no longer friends and have stopped communicating after rekindling their romance in April. However, they called it quits in late May, just months after Marcus’ famous father admitted he didn’t approve of their romance.
According to sources close to Marcus: ‘Marcus told DailyMail.com: ‘Marcus and Larsa grew apart due to the pressure put on him to conform to a lifestyle he never wanted to be a part of, and her persistent desire for public acceptance.
“There was constant pressure to speed up the timeline of their relationship to the altar. Eventually, they couldn’t see eye to eye anymore and Marcus became more interested in enjoying his life as a young single adult than settling into a committed relationship.
Marcus is still single and emphasizes that Larsa is a wonderful woman and mother and wishes her all the best in all her future endeavors.
The star smiled as he looked at his phone during the day while puffing on a cigarette
Marcus is said to have moved on with Ashley Stevenson (pictured). Ashley first appeared on Marcus’ Instagram account (right) last week when he documented their trip to the South of France.
Stevenson now appears to be distancing herself from her alleged lover after she was caught in the shocking photos this week, denying on Instagram on Thursday that there was ever a romance between them.
Marcus is rumored to have moved on with Ashley Stevenson – who looks remarkably like his ex. The two have been spotted together on social media and in videos in recent weeks.
She first appeared on Marcus’ Instagram account last week, when he documented their trip through the South of France.
But Ashley now appears to be distancing herself from her alleged lover after she was caught in shocking photos this week.
The busty blonde denied on Instagram on Thursday, the day after the photos went viral, that there had ever been a romance between the two.
“I am single… Marcus and I are NOT in a relationship and never have been,” she said in an Instagram Story.
Ashley and Marcus also appear to have unfollowed each other since Friday.
Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa has since moved on and is now in a fun, casual relationship with Netflix/MTV star and country musician Zay Wilson, 29.
And the Bravolebrity apparently “doesn’t notice” Marcus’ recent fling with the busty blonde Instagram model.
“Larsa just hopes Marcus wakes up and deals with his issues once and for all,” a source added.
“Maybe this is the shock he needed to finally seek help.”
Larsa spoke candidly about the split in an interview earlier this year, giving a more diplomatic explanation for her decision to end the relationship for good.
In March, Amy & TJ spoke on the iheartRadio podcast. She explained that she realized Marcus wasn’t her “boyfriend” after being apart for a while. This gave her clarity about their relationship.
Larsa noted that she believes she and Marcus are “walking different paths” and that it’s not age-related, despite the fact that she’s 49 and he’s 33.
Larsa revealed she was filming the E! reality show House of Villains when she reflected on their on-again, off-again relationship.
Larsa and Marcus have lost touch and are reportedly no longer friends after they finally split earlier this year following attempts to make amends.
Marcus is pictured with his NBA legend father Michael Jordan, 61 – who is worth an estimated $3.2 billion. His father previously admitted he did not approve of their romance
Pippen has also had a casual relationship — she was photographed last month with Zay Wilson, 29
“You know, I feel like I just finished. I just finished filming the show and I spent some time away from him and everybody else. I was there for about two weeks and it just gave me clarity when I was alone,” she said in the podcast.
“And I think when you’re alone, you really miss that person or you realize maybe you’re not the right guy for me. And that made me realize I don’t think he’s the right guy for me.”
She continued, “I just think we’re on a different journey and I feel like I have to stay true to who I am, what I do, and what he does.”
“I want him to be happy, he’s a great guy, but I just don’t feel like it’s for me.”
Larsa was asked if she thinks age was a factor in their split: ‘I don’t think it’s age. It’s just where we are now.
“Sometimes it’s hard to break up because you’re so used to living with that person. We had our podcast together, we worked together, I had him on Housewives.”
The former couple started dating in 2022 and made headlines for their 17-year age difference and their connection to the Chicago Bulls.
Their romance was a controversial topic, as he was only seven years old when she married Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan’s longtime teammate on the Chicago Bulls, with whom they won six NBA titles together.
In July 2023, Michael publicly announced that he disagreed with his son’s relationship with Larsa.