Congratulations are in order for former NBA champion Dwight Howard and rapper Amy Luciani, who announced their engagement in heartfelt Instagram posts on Friday. The couple, who had kept their relationship private until now, shared the joyous news with fans, marking a new chapter in their lives together.
A Private Love Story Goes Public
Luciani, known for her role on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta in 2023, shared a video of Howard admiring her stunning diamond engagement ring at a club. In her caption, she revealed that their relationship had been intentionally kept out of the public eye for some time.
“I was enjoying you so much out of the public eye but here we are,” Luciani wrote. “Thank you for bringing me back to the word. Anything I say or fuss about, first thing you say is ‘Did you pray about it?’ Then I realized I hadn’t been praying much lately at all. I’m just thankful, happy, and ready for everything that’s coming our way.”
She reflected on their connection, adding,
“I prayed reallllll deep on a Thursday not knowing 2 days later God would send me a Bible-totin’, tattooed giant with the same heart as me. Thank you.”
A Shared Celebration
The announcement included glimpses of their life together, such as a video of the couple celebrating Howard’s 39th birthday on December 8. Another video surfaced online showing the two at a club on Thursday night, proudly flashing Luciani’s engagement ring.
Howard also took to Instagram to celebrate the engagement, sharing photos from a recent event they attended together—the Atlanta screening of Den of Thieves 2, which he hosted.
“Happy,” Howard captioned the post, adding the hashtags #blacklove and #prayedforthis.
A Year of Milestones for Dwight Howard
Howard’s engagement caps off an eventful year for the former NBA star. In 2023, he played in the Taiwanese pro basketball league and remained a prominent public figure through various ventures.
Earlier this year, Howard became a fan favorite on Dancing With The Stars, where he impressed audiences with his performances before being eliminated in the quarterfinals. In August, Howard officiated the wedding of London Wilmot, a celebrity stylist, and Pure, a high-fashion runway model, in Madrid, Spain.
The year also saw Howard nominated for the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame, a significant milestone in his illustrious basketball career, which includes three NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards and an NBA championship.
A Fresh Chapter
While details about how Howard and Luciani met remain unclear, the couple has been seen at various events this year, including an energy drink promotion in Miami earlier in December.
The engagement marks a fresh chapter for Howard, who has navigated a mix of professional accomplishments and personal challenges in recent years. In August, a civil lawsuit against Howard alleging sexual assault and battery was dismissed, providing a moment of closure for the athlete.
Fans Celebrate the Couple
Fans and supporters have taken to social media to congratulate the couple, celebrating the union of the basketball star and the rapper. Howard and Luciani’s heartfelt posts have been widely praised, with many admiring their openness about their faith and love for one another.
As Howard prepares for what could be an eventual Hall of Fame induction and Luciani continues to build her career in music and television, the two are stepping into this new chapter with the support of their fans and loved ones.
Here’s wishing the happy couple all the best as they embark on this exciting journey together.
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