Rumor, Intrigue, and a Denial: YesJulz Denies an Alleged Affair With LeBron James
YesJulz, a content creator with about 700,000 Instagram followers, faced a flood of questions about a rumored secret romance with NBA star LeBron James. The rumor stretches back to 2014, sparked by a Pusha T lyric that hinted at a white woman who looked like Madonna and allegedly slept with LeBron. LeBron has been married to Savannah James for 12 years, yet the rumor persisted in online chatter and tabloids. During a live stream of a spoof version of Hot Ones hosted by N3on, YesJulz publicly addressed the whispers with a firm denial: “No, I never did. You’ve got your LeBron question asked, now let’s move forward. Thank you!”
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The Seed of the Whisper: A 2014 Lyric Sparks a Persistent Rumor
The seed of the rumor was a 2014 lyric by rapper Pusha T that described a white woman who looked like Madonna and claimed she slept with LeBron James. Many readers speculated that the woman referenced in the lyrics was YesJulz, fueling a long-lasting rumor. In the years that followed, Goddard faced regular questions about LeBron. She has said they were never romantically involved and that they were friends when she was working in Miami as a prominent party promoter and social figure.
A Direct Denial on Live Stream: 'No, I Never Did'
During the live moment, the host asked: “They’re asking if you slept with LeBron.” Goddard replied: “No, I never did. You’ve got your LeBron question asked, now let’s move forward. Thank you!” Earlier, she had stated of James: “I have never in my entire life been alone with LeBron James. Period. Clearly, we were friends; I was working in Miami, and I was one of the most popular partygoers and organizers in the city.”
Public Fallout: The Kanye West NDA Drama
Goddard previously worked with Kanye West to promote the Donda and Yeezy brands, but West abruptly cut ties with her in March 2024 when he posted that he was no longer collaborating with her. Reports at the time claimed she had violated the terms of an NDA. Goddard has said she did not sign any NDA. West was also alleged to be pursuing a lawsuit for $7.7 million, though it’s unclear whether the case progressed beyond online threats. In a defiant reply on X, she wrote: “F— an NDA. Sue me.”
What This Says About Fame, Rumors, and the Online Age
This thread of headlines shows how rumors, celebrity ties, and contractual disputes collide in the social media era—where perception can outrun truth. For YesJulz, the episode highlights the vulnerability of public figures to persistent gossip, the volatility of influencer partnerships, and the heavy price of living in a spotlight where a single rumor can become a headline.
