Preston Pippen Discusses Parents' Divorce and Alleged Affair

Preston Pippen, the son of former NBA star Scottie Pippen and reality television personality Larsa Pippen, has opened up about the difficult period of his parents' separation. In episodes of the Netflix series Calabasas Confidential, Preston discussed the emotional toll of the divorce, which was finalized in 2021. He revealed that the split occurred when he was 15 years old, a time he described as particularly challenging due to the circumstances surrounding the end of his parents' marriage.

Preston specifically addressed the impact of his mother's alleged affair on his daily life. He stated that the situation was tough because there was an affair, which became a public topic of discussion. The scrutiny extended beyond the family home, affecting his experience at school. Preston shared that classmates were aware of the scandal and that the public nature of the controversy created a hostile environment for him during his teenage years.

The timeline of the Pippen family's legal separation spans several years. Scottie Pippen first filed for divorce in 2016, leading to a separation before the couple later reconciled. However, they separated again, with Larsa Pippen re-filing in 2018. The divorce was in the end finalized in 2021. During this period, Larsa Pippen publicly addressed criticism regarding her relationship with rapper Future, stating that the media had exaggerated the situation and noting that Scottie was not living with her at the time of the controversy.

Reflecting on the past, Preston expressed relief that he is now removed from the immediate conflict. He noted that being distant from the events makes it easier to discuss them openly. The Netflix series provided a platform for him to share how the alleged affair and the subsequent friendship with the Kardashians influenced his personal life and school experience, offering a glimpse into the private struggles of a celebrity child.

What is confirmed

Confirmed Preston Pippen discussed his parents' divorce on Netflix's Calabasas Confidential.[1]
Confirmed People reports that Preston said his parents got divorced when he was 15 and that it was tough because there was an affair.[1]
Confirmed People reports that Preston said his mom's alleged affair and friendship with the Kardashians affected his personal life and school experience.[1]
Reported Preston Pippen is the son of Scottie Pippen and Larsa Pippen.[2][3][6][13]
Reported Preston Pippen discussed his parents' divorce during Netflix's Calabasas Confidential.[2][5]
Reported The story claims Preston described bullying and jokes from classmates related to the scandal involving his mother and Future.[2][4]
Reported The story claims the divorce between Scottie Pippen and Larsa Pippen was finalized in 2021.[3][4]
Reported The story claims Scottie Pippen first filed for divorce in 2016 and Larsa Pippen re-filed in 2018.[4]

Timeline

2016-01-01 — Scottie Pippen and Larsa Pippen separated for the first time before later reconciling.
2020-01-01 — Larsa Pippen publicly addressed criticism over her relationship with rapper Future, saying the media exaggerated the situation and that Scottie was not living with her at the time.
2021-01-01 — Scottie and Larsa Pippen finalized their divorce after separating again.
2026-05-29 — Netflix released Calabasas Confidential, featuring Preston Pippen in episodes 4 and 6 discussing his parents’ divorce and the public scrutiny around his mother’s alleged affair.
2026-05-29 — Preston Pippen said on the series that his parents divorced when he was 15 and that it was hard because of an affair.
2026-05-29 — Preston Pippen said classmates played music by a rapper connected to the controversy and teased him at school over the alleged affair.
2026-05-29 — People reported that Preston emotionally opened up about how his mother’s alleged affair and the family’s public life affected his personal and school experience.

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FAQ

What did Preston Pippen say about his parents' divorce?

Preston Pippen stated that his parents got divorced when he was 15, describing the experience as really tough because there was an affair. He discussed these feelings on Netflix's <em>Calabasas Confidential</em>, noting that the situation significantly impacted his personal life. He expressed that he is glad to be removed from the conflict now, which makes it easier to talk about the difficult period of his adolescence and the family's public struggles.

How did the scandal affect Preston Pippen's school life?

Preston Pippen reported that his mother's alleged affair and the resulting public scrutiny negatively affected his school experience. He claimed that classmates teased him and played music by a rapper connected to the controversy. The story indicates that the friendship with the Kardashians and the media attention created a difficult environment for him, leading to bullying and jokes from peers regarding the scandal involving his mother and Future.

When did Scottie and Larsa Pippen finalize their divorce?

Scottie Pippen and Larsa Pippen finalized their divorce in 2021. The legal process began earlier, with Scottie first filing for divorce in 2016, which led to a separation before they reconciled. Larsa Pippen later re-filed in 2018. The couple separated again, leading to the finalization of the divorce in 2021. Larsa had previously addressed media criticism about her relationship with Future in 2020, stating the media exaggerated the situation.