Influencer YesJulz finally clears the air on alleged secret affair with LeBron James

Popular influencer and media personality, YesJulz, has finally addressed long-standing rumours claiming she once had a secret affair with NBA superstar LeBron James.

The 35-year-old, whose real name is Julieanna Goddard, spoke during a spoof episode of Hot Ones with N3on, where fans repeatedly asked about her alleged relationship with the basketball legend.

When the host read out one of the viral questions — “Did you sleep with LeBron?” — YesJulz immediately shut it down.

“No, I never did,” she replied. “You got your LeBron question asked, now let’s move forward. Thank you!”

Rumours about the influencer and LeBron first surfaced around 2014 after rapper Pusha T dropped a song that hinted a woman “who looked like Madonna” was allegedly involved with LeBron. Fans quickly linked the lyrics to YesJulz, who at the time was one of Miami’s most popular party promoters.

But she insists there was never any romantic relationship, saying in a past statement:

“I have never in my entire life been alone with LeBron James. Period. We were just friends. I was working in Miami, I threw parties, and everyone knew me. That’s all.”

LeBron, who has been happily married to his wife Savannah for over 12 years, has never commented publicly on the rumour.

YesJulz, meanwhile, has been at the centre of other controversies, including a messy fallout with Kanye West after helping promote his Donda and Yeezy brands. The rapper reportedly cut ties with her in March 2024 and accused her of violating an NDA — a claim she boldly dismissed online, writing:

“F*** an NDA. Sue me.”