Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan's Rekindled Romance Is Over: A Look Back at Their Relationship

Reality star Larsa Pippen and entrepreneur Marcus Jordan — son of “#23” himself, Michael Jordan — were hot and heavy for most of 2023. During their time together, the couple endured criticisms from sports and pop culture buffs, launched a joint podcast, and took on reality TV on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Miami. However, after beating 2023's breakup curse, the couple are apparently no longer together. At least, for now.

Many wonder how the unlikely pair connected as fans gain more insight into Marcus and Larsa’s love (and breakup) on RHOM and social media. Here’s a breakdown of Larsa and Marcus’s relationship timeline!

Larsa and Marcus met through mutual friends and began raising eyebrows in September 2022. TMZ spotted the two were spotted eating lunch at Miami’s Zuma restaurant.

At the time, Larsa had finalized her divorce from Scottie Pippen and had opened up about wanting to date again. However, despite being photographed with Michael on multiple occasions, including the Season 5 premiere of the RHOM party in December 2022, Larsa made it clear that she and Marcus had a platonic relationship.

"We're friends," Larsa told People at BravoCon 2022. "We've been friends for a few years, and that's really what it is. We're friends."

After several months of being spotted canoodling around Miami, Larsa and Marcus decided to take things to the next level: Instagram official status. And they did so in one of the shadiest ways possible.

On Jan. 23, 2023, Larsa brought Marcus onto her main timeline for the first time since their romance rumors began. The couple posed in Marcus’s store, TROPHY ROOM, behind a floral jersey of his dad Michael’s “23” jersey.

While the photo was possibly a coincidence, considering Marcus’s store is an ode to his father’s legacy, TMZ reported at the time that social media users believed the gesture was a way for Larsa to “troll” her ex-husband, Scottie, amid his ongoing beef with Michael.

By July 2023, Larsa and Marcus were entering their first summer of baecations and were fully open to sharing their relationship more in the public eye. Unfortunately, their notoriety made them susceptible to criticism from those watching from the outside. Many were surprised to hear Marcus’s father address their relationship with the media.

Michael shared his thoughts on Marcus and Larsa being together after a TMZ paparazzo approached the NBA icon in Paris. When the photographer asked if he approved of Larsa and Marcus’s relationship, Michael replied after some hesitation, “No!”

Larsa and Marcus addressed Michael’s comments on their podcast, Separation Anxiety. During the July 11, 2023 episode, “Father Knows Best????” Larsa said she was “embarrassed” by Michael’s comment and “didn’t think it was too funny.”

Marcus, however, defended his father and said his “s--t” talking about their relationship was just another day in the Jordan household. He also said on the podcast that his family “loves” Larsa despite Michael’s lack of support.

After less than a year of dating, Larsa and Marcus sparked rumors that they were ready to become Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. In August 2023, fans thought the couple might be engaged after paparazzi spotted Larsa wearing a ring on her wedding finger. Marcus also kept the suspense going when he told TMZ the couple were “looking for a location” and that a wedding date was “in the works.”

Despite the convincing declaration from Marcus that a wedding was happening soon, the couple confirmed they had no plans of getting engaged yet: During an August 2023 episode of their podcast, Marcus admitted he was being “cheeky” with the paparazzi with his statement and apologized for shocking his family and friends. However, Larsa said her beau gave her a “promise ring,” presumably what she was wearing.

Larsa and Marcus weren't ready to walk down the aisle, but they had become comfortable saying the “L” word. They seemingly had no problem working together on their podcast or facing a challenge on Peacock’s The Traitors. In November 2023, Larsa and Marcus also took their love on RHOM. After discussing their relationship (and sex life) in Season 5 of RHOM, fans witnessed the couple interact in Season 6.

On the show, Larsa opened up about being “in love” with Marcus and how it changed her eating habits for the worse (who hasn’t been there??). However, despite admitting to loving her younger boo, Larsa told RHOM producers she wasn't ready to discuss marriage with Marcus yet.

After a little over a year together, Larsa and Marcus stunned fans when they suddenly unfollowed one another on Instagram. The unfollow button typically means trouble in paradise, which Larsa continued to stir up with her Instagram activity. On Feb. 11, 2024, she posted a poll asking her millions of followers how they would feel if their friends still followed someone they were no longer dating.

"Should your friends unfollow your ex?” the question read.

Larsa followed up with several other Instagram Stories, including one that alluded to Marcus being unfaithful during the relationship. Marcus, however, chose to take the silent route, though both parties deleted most of their photos on Instagram. Additionally, an insider for the couple confirmed they were broken up but left some hope that the former lovebirds could reconnect.

"They have decided to take some time apart to reevaluate their relationship," the source shared with Bravo's The Daily Dish. This has nothing to do with any family input, but solely for their personal growth.”

However, the pair seemed to rekindled their romance soon after by stepping out together for Valentine’s Day.

RHOM friend-of-the-show and Larsa’s real-life pal Kiki Barth then told Distractify exclusively later that month: “I’m asking myself, like, was this really a stunt? Is this for real? I don’t know. I’m asking the same questions you guys are asking because I don’t get it. I don’t really understand what’s happening.”

On March 19, 2024, Larsa posted a selfie to Instagram with the caption: "Humble enough to know I can lose it all. Confident enough to know I can get it all back."

The next day, ET reported that the couple had split.

"Larsa realized this relationship is just not the one for her after spending some more time apart, filming a new show," a source told the outlet. "She wants to move on and focus on improving her life. They simply want different things out of life."

Larsa herself opened up about her and Marcus's breakup during a March 26 episode of T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach's Amy and T.J. podcast. She shared with the hosts that being away from Marcus for two weeks ultimately made her decide they needed to break up.

"I just wrapped shooting the show and I spent time away from him and everyone else,” Larsa explained. “I was there for two weeks and it just kind of gave me clarity when I was alone and I think when you're alone, you kind of really either miss the person or realize maybe you're not my guy, and I feel like that made me realize that I don't think he's my guy."

The Bravolebrity clarified she didn't believe her and Marcus's age difference affected their breakup. She also said she believed her and Marcus could "be friends eventually," as they were for three years before they got together. Unfortunately, Marcus seemingly doesn't feel the same.

Following Larsa's podcast appearance, Marcus posted what many saw as shade towards Larsa. In an Instagram Story, he shared a black and white note with Chris Brown's "Loyal" playing. Marcus also wrote he "wasn't born last night" and accused his ex of using their breakup for "clout" and additional publicity.

"Rewriting history for clout is not cute," he wrote. "Funny how people change, just to be a part of a conversation that's irrelevant."

"Why give shawty a heart, when she rather do press?" Marcus continued. "Oooohhh that's that nerve lol."

While Marcus and Larsa exchanged harsh words about each other, fans must wait and see if Larsa and Marcus's romance will rekindle yet again. With these two, you never know!