James Harden has gained a significant amount of fame over his illustrious NBA career. He is undeniably one of the best defenders that have stepped on the court. The skills that he showcases left fans amused, and turned non-fans into hardcore fans.
Harden’s off-court life is a point of interest as his on-court performances are. In particular, his dating history which is mostly wrapped under the blanket.
The Philadelphia 76ers star has dated some of the most high-profile people from a vast variety of professions such as rappers, actresses, singers, etc. Some of these were already popular whereas some gained popularity after being linked to James Harden.
Kyra Chaos
The first person who was linked to James Harden after he made his debut in the NBA was Kyra Chaos. She was a model and was majorly featured in hip-hop videos. Even though she made a name for herself in the industry, it was only after allegedly dating Harden that she gained popularity.
Just a year after being named Straight Stunning Girl and Jet Beauty of the Week, Chaos was spotted with Harden before and after the Rockets game. The world took note, and the news of them possibly dating spread like fire among the community. It was 2013 when the two allegedly started dating, only to call it quits in a matter of few months.
One of the most interesting aspects of Chaos and Harden’s rumored relationship was that the Rockets star paid her $50k monthly. A friend of the hip-hop video model spoke about this, and so on, it can be a highly exaggerated amount or spot-on news. Neither of them confirmed this monthly salary or their relationship with the public.
Sarah Bellew
Just a few months after the rumored relationship between Kyra Chaos and James Harden ended, he was linked to yet another model. Sarah Bellew and Harden’s names were more often than not made headlines together. It has been reported that the two dated for two long years from 2013. Even during this time, Harden was linked to other high-profile people as well.
Prior to her alleged relationship with Harden, Sarah Bellew was engaged to rapper Lil Wayne. They were in a public relationship from 2005 to 2009. Not only this, they also have a son named Dwayne Carter III who was born a year before they ended the relationship.
Sarah Bellew and James Harden neither confirmed nor denied their relationship. As a result, fans continued speculating about the romance that allegedly existed between the two. They were often spotted at parties together, and on dates that just added more intriguing layers to the rumors.
Tahiry Jose
Even when James Harden was in a rumored relationship with Sarah Bellew, he was linked with Tahiry Jose in 2014 after they were spotted together in China. Numerous other NBA players along with James Harden made a visit to China and visited The Great Wall of China. Fans spotted Jose and Harden at the famous tourist attraction, and they even posted pictures at the same spot.
The tourist place is one of the most visited one in China, and so on, there is a possibility of them being at the same place coincidentally. Furthermore, it has also been reported that Jose was seen clicking pictures of Harden during a promotion event.
Additionally, the model has been linked to another NBA star JR Smith prior to James Harden. Their relationship likely came to an end after Smith posted an NSFW image of Jose on his X account. Notably, Jose in an interview revealed that she is friends with all her exes, and it made fans wonder if she is talking about Smith and Harden.
Katrina Taylor
Katrina Laverne Taylor is a rapper who is more popularly known by her stage name ‘Trina’. James Harden and Trina were allegedly dating during the early stages of Harden’s NBA career. They were often spotted together on various dates. Additionally, Trina frequently came to attend games wherein her alleged boyfriend was playing. As per numerous reports, they were a couple between 2014.
Harden is not the only NBA player that Trina has dated. Prior to her alleged relationship with the 76ers star, Trina was in a relationship with Kenyon Martin. The two were quite serious for each other and their marriage rumors swirled around more often than not. In fact, Martin got a tattoo of Trina’s lips on his neck. Only to call it quits in 2010 after dating for three years.
Notably, Trina is exactly a decade older than Harden. The rapper is currently 44 years old and started her career at the age of 20. She was more successful and had already made a name when she was allegedly dating Harden. In an interview, Trina spoke about Harden and said that they were really just friends. However, at the same time, she took to her X account and left a cryptic message ‘Sloppy Seconds’ when Khloe Kardashian started dating Harden.
Amber Rose
Rumors about the famous American model and rapper Amber Rose and James Harden’s relationship first swirled around after Rose was spotted supporting him at NBA games. This was just a few months after her highly publicized divorce from Wiz Khalifa. Rose is not only known for her remarkable career but also for her high-profile relationship.
Prior to Rose’s relationship with Harden, she dated stars like Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa. Interestingly, this is among the few relationships of The Beard wherein at least someone spoke about it. In an interview with Power 105 The Breakfast Club, Rose spoke about the coming Valentine’s Day and shed light on her brewing romance. There were no subtle hints but confirmation.
She stated, “I now have a very special friendship with James Harden. He’ll be my Valentine – if he acts right”. In the same interview, she spoke about how she didn’t want to confirm anything as it had been only a month then. Yet, this was taken as a hidden confirmation of their relationship and fans celebrated this. However, the two reportedly broke up in just a few months and decided to be friends instead.
Khloe Kardashian
The most high-profile person that James Harden has dated is undoubtedly Khloe Kardashian. Being linked to the Kardashians, Harden expanded his popularity in the entertainment industry. Harden and Kardashian met each other for the first time at Kanye West’s birthday party. The theme was none other than basketball, and Harden’s presence made it more special.
They were in a relationship for eight months before calling it quits in 2016. Their relationship garnered the public eye and they made headlines after every public appearance. Kardashian who is renowned for her social media presence often posted pictures and videos with her new boo. One of the most iconic ones was on her X account where she posted a mirror picture and captioned it with “LA face with an Oakland b*oty”.
Furthermore, the relationship between Harden and Kardashian ended as a result of the unnecessary posting about the star on social media. He spoke to Sports Illustrated and candidly spoke about how he was uncomfortable with all the attention that he was receiving. While this was something normal for Kardashian, Harden had to eliminate it.
Jessyka Janshel
After coming out of a highly publicized relationship with Khloe Kardashian, James Harden was spotted with model and Instagram influencer Jessyka Janshel. They were first spotted together in 2017, and are rumored to be in a relationship. Additionally, it has been alleged that Harden chose to keep his relationship with Janshel away from the spotlight as his time with Kardashian was all about that.
She is yet another model that James Harden has been rumored to date. Janshel dropped out of college to make her name in the entertainment industry. She has modeled for various magazines and music videos and is active on her social media accounts.
Despite being in the industry for a while, she gained attention only after she was linked with NBA player James Harden. Additionally, it has been reported by various sources that they are on and off dating. Fans are keen to know more details about their relationship as they are often spotted together.
Ashanti Douglas
The R&B singer Ashanti and James Harden were reportedly dating, and things seemed quite serious as she was sitting beside his family. Their relationship came to light as fans witnessed them partying together in Las Vegas, and the news spread like fire.
Additionally, it has been reported that after Harden got Ashanti checked in at the Houston hotel before going to the games. He has also brought her flowers on various occasions. A source revealed to Terez Owens, “They are 100% in a relationship”. It did not take much time for the news to spread as Ashanti and Harden’s fans were thrilled to learn his information.
Furthermore, their age gap of 10 years also raised eyebrows, however, it seemed like the two weren’t concerned about the difference. Notably, Ashanti was the older one in their alleged relationship. She has been in the industry for decades and has accumulated a huge fan following.
Brittany Renner
In 2018, the rumors about Brittany Renner dating James Harden swirled around. Renner is not unknown in the sports world, as she has been linked to various players in the NBA and NFL. Such as Colin Kaepernick, Ben Simmons, Shaquille O’Neal, and Jamal Murray. Not only this, she also has a child with Charlotte Hornets star P.J. Washington.
Furthermore, as per various sources, Renner and Harden dated for about four months before parting ways because of unknown reasons. They were often spotted on date nights together. Fans were amused as Harden’s name got added to the long list of players that Renner has dated.
Additionally, in a recent interview on Club Shay Shay, Renner revealed the number of people that she has had se*ual encounters with. The massive number stands at 35, which includes 11 athletes, 5 entertainers, and 8 non-popular men. Fans could not help but wonder if James Harden is among the eleven athletes.
Olla Naber
The most recent name that has been linked to James Harden is Instagram model Olla Naber. The rumors of them started swirling around when Naber was spotted at Harden’s game. In this, Harden scored 61 points against the Knicks in January 2019. Not only this, when Harden scored a triple-double against the Warriors, Naber took to her Instagram account to post a picture of the box score and marked Harden’s scores in a circle.
Furthermore, it has been alleged that the couple have actually been a couple since April 2018, and also celebrated Naber’s birthday together. James Harden has maintained his silence about his alleged relationship with Olla Naber, just like he did for most of his relationships. The secrecy that Harden keeps with his personal life, makes fans more eager to know all about what he is keeping from the public eye.
