Shannon has stood by Anthony Edwards as a constant presence throughout his professional basketball journey. The couple made their relationship public in 2020 when Shannon, a social media influencer, shared their first picture on Instagram. Since then, she has frequently been spotted courtside at Edwards’ games with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
On January 21, 2023, just days before Shannon’s 29th birthday, Edwards delivered one of his most memorable performances, scoring 44 points with eight three-pointers in a win over the Houston Rockets, a game he dedicated to her.
Their journey is captured in Netflix’s Starting 5, showcasing Edwards’ NBA career and personal milestones
Before heading overseas for her birthday trip, Edwards told ESPN he wanted to make the night special for Shannon, even blowing her a kiss after the game. The couple recently welcomed their first child together, a daughter born on March 2, 2024.
Edwards left a game at halftime to join Shannon for the birth, marking a key moment in their lives. Shannon is also a mother to Krue, her son with rapper Chief Keef. Edwards’ life and career are now featured in Starting 5, a Netflix docuseries capturing the journeys of several NBA players during the 2023-2024 season.
The pair’s public presence began in 2020 when Edwards entered the NBA as the first overall draft pick and quickly made his mark by earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team. Shannon shared a heartfelt post during that time, captioning a picture of them together with, “Together forever any problem you got I got it.”
Shannon has embraced life as an influencer, sharing updates with her 120,000 Instagram followers. She is often seen courtside at Timberwolves games, proudly supporting Edwards. Following his final game of the 2023 season, she posted photos of herself and Krue, highlighting the Timberwolves’ upcoming play-in game against the Lakers.
Shannon actively shares her excitement about Edwards’ career on social media. One of Edwards’ standout plays in January 2024—a self-pass alley-oop dunk—prompted Shannon to post, “OMG,” on her Instagram Stories. She also traveled to Paris during the 2024 Olympics, supporting Edwards as he helped the USA win gold.
In February 2024, Edwards and Shannon celebrated the impending arrival of their daughter with a grand baby shower. The event featured elaborate decorations and was attended by several Timberwolves players, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Kyle Anderson. Shannon shared the moment on Instagram, writing, “baby A.J.E is otw … 💕✨.”
Shannon and Edwards’ baby girl arrived in March 2024, with Edwards taking time off mid-game to be present for her birth. After helping the Timberwolves sweep the Suns in the playoffs, Shannon posted a sweet photo of Edwards cuddling their daughter, captioning it humorously with, “She was waiting on him to come home to do this.” Her younger brother also celebrated the birth with a touching Instagram message welcoming their niece.
In addition to their newborn, Shannon often shares moments with her son Krue, who is already following in Edwards’ athletic footsteps. A video she posted shows Krue making a buzzer-beater shot that mirrors Edwards’ energetic playing style.
She regularly posts about Krue’s accomplishments in sports, including his success in flag football and a championship win in 2022. Shannon expressed pride in her son, highlighting both his academic achievements and athletic growth. Her post read, “I’m so proud of you KrüeKrüe… From accelerating in school to being the best reader in your class.”
