Former NBA star, Dwight Howard, is currently making headlines due to a highly publicised split from his wife, Amber Rose Howard (popularly known as the rapper, Amy Luciani). He filed for a divorce on March 9, 2026, following a series of troubling allegations she made against him involving his substance abuse. Notably, Amber previously filed for divorce in July 2025, but took the case back. However, this time, the chance of reconciliation seems almost none. Amid the buzz around Dwight and Amber’s divorce drama, his ex-girlfriend, Royce Reed, has come under the spotlight due to her recent remark.
Who is Dwight Howard’s ex-girlfriend, Royce Reed?
Royce Reed is an American reality television personality, dancer, and author. Born in June 1980, she is 45 years old as of March 2026. She is widely recognised for her high-profile past relationship with Dwight Howard, with whom she shares a son, Braylon Joshua Howard. On her work front, Royce is best known for her role as an original cast member on VH1’s Basketball Wives (2010–2013). Besides the show, she also appeared in projects such as First Lady (2018), Call Time (2021), and On Da Run (2023). Before her television career, Royce Reed was a professional cheerleader for the NBA teams, the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic.
How did Royce Reed get dragged into Dwight Howard and his wife’s divorce drama?
Royce Reed has reacted strongly to the viral divorce drama between Dwight Howard and his wife, Amy Luciani. Royce stated that she previously warned Amy about Dwight’s unruly behaviour, only to be dismissed as “crazy,” “jealous,” or “bitter” at the time. She asserted that Amy Luciani is only speaking out now because she has been personally affected by her husband’s actions. Royce criticised Amy for condoning and participating in the behaviour she is now crying about, suggesting that if the former truly cared about her children, she would have “opened her d*mn mouth a long time ago.” Calling Amy “selfish”, Amy wrote on Instagram:
“Who’s laughing? This is sad AF! These kids should’ve never been in his custody and she knew that! Look at the past! She allowed it, she condoned it, she participated in it…Crying now because she caught him lying to her is selfish af! If it was about the kids, she should’ve opened her damn mouth a long time ago instead of leaving them for weeks to fend for themselves while you went on trips overseas!”
On her Instagram Story, Royce Reed emphasised that the situation of the Howards was “sad” for their children involved, stating they “never should’ve been in his custody” and that the focus should remain on them rather than the adults’ drama. Additionally, Royce Reed doubled down on her own past allegations of physical and s**ual abuse against her ex, Dwight Howard after Amy Luciani shared videos accusing him of a coc**ne addiction and the impact it has on their family, particularly their kids.
What are Dwight Howard’s wife’s bombshell allegations against him?
In a series of emotional social media videos posted around March 8, 2026, Dwight Howard’s wife, Amy Luciani, made several bombshell claims. She tearfully alleged that Dwight has a c*c*ine addiction, even showing a small bag containing a white substance that she claimed was destroying their marriage. Amber stated that Child Protective Services (CPS) had visited their home three times in less than three months and that her daughter had been taken away from the home due to her father’s addiction. She also accused Dwight of coaching his 12-year-old son to lie to the police to provide an alibi for his substance abuse.
Notably, Amber filed for divorce just six months after their January 2025 wedding. However, she chose to reconcile and stay for several months due to several reasons. Amber stated that people around her insisted she could not leave her husband, Dwight so soon, reminding her of her vows to stay together “through sickness and health” and “good or bad”. However, as of March 10, 2026, the situation has escalated significantly, with both parties seeking divorce.
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