Dwight Howard Denies Claims He Threatened Man Who Is Suing Him

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Howard is being sued for allegedly making threats.

Dwight Howard has faced his fair share of drama over the past few months and it appears as though he is facing even more of it thanks to a new lawsuit courtesy of a man named Masin Elije. Elije alleges that Howard made "threats on his life" after the man refused to sign an NDA. The non-disclosure agreement was allegedly brought forth by Howard so that Elije wouldn't publicly talk about their "communications." In the files obtained by TMZ Sports, there are no specifics on what those communications were.

"Mr. Elije started receiving threats to his safety and well-being via a multitude of phone calls, text messages, communications on various social media platforms and emails, all of which were from unfamiliar or disguised sources," the lawsuit reads.

Dwight Howard Denies Claims He Threatened Man Who Is Suing Him
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TMZ reached out to Howard for a comment where he claimed to have no relationship with the man in question. "I don't know this person, never seen him. Any allegation said about me is false," Howard explained.

Elije has stated that he is suing Howard for not just punitive damages, but legal fees as well. He says Howard has caused him emotional distress and that he has been forced to seek expensive legal counsel. 

Howard told TMZ that Elije is simply looking for a "money grab" and that his legal team is working on a defense.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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