Royce Reed on Baby with Dwight Howard, Dwight's Gay Lawsuit, Abuse (Flashback)

In 2023, Royce Reed, former cheerleader for the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, and mother to Dwight Howard's son, opened up about her upbringing in Orlando, Florida. Royce attributed her strength and resilience to her upbringing in this neighborhood and the desire of her father for her to understand and appreciate both worlds: the white schools she attended and the black community she grew up in. Royce began cheerleading at age nine and dancing at age three, skills that would later afford her a full scholarship to college. During the interview, she detailed her relationship with NBA superstar Dwight Howard and her subsequent pregnancy. Royce opened up about the issues she encountered throughout her relationship with the NBA champion before talking about her time on "Basketball Wives." To hear more, check out the full interview above.