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 editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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