Several well-known athletes have been known to sire children out of wedlock. However, three-time NBA all-Star, Jayson Tatum, makes fatherhood and co-parenting look easy. Dig into this article to discover more about Jayson Tatum’s ex and baby mother, Toriah Lachell, and their co-parenting journey.

Toriah Lachell and her son, Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr. Photo by sportny
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What happened to Jayson Tatum and Toriah Lachell? Once high school sweethearts, the couple has since split up and have resolved to raise their child separately. Scroll down and find out more about where Toriah Lachell is in 2023.

Profile summary

Biography

Toriah Mimms Lachell was born to Julie Gibbs in St Louis, Missouri, in the United States of america, on 21st February 2000. Details of her biological father remain unknown. She was raised by her stepfather, John Gibbs.

Toriah holds her son, Jayson Tatum Jr. famously known as Deuce. Photo by @sportny
Source: Instagram

Toriah Lachell’s age

She is 23 years old as of May 2023. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Education

according to MaxPreps, Toriah attended McCluer North High School. as an athlete, she played soccer and softball.

In 2013, she was named to the McCluer North soccer roster and played in position 9. She took the same number in 2014 when she was named to the school’s softball team. While describing her varsity sporting days on her Instagram bio, she described herself as the GOaT.

She later enrolled in a Cosmetology School in Boston in 2017 and graduated in 2018. Heavy reported that Deuce was born two weeks after Mimms enrolled in the cosmetology program.

Mimms, who is a Deva Curl certified and Reza Cut certified hair stylist, told fans on her salon’s Instagram account,

I pride myself in being the best and continuing my education.”

Where did Jayson Tatum meet Toriah Lachell?

Much speculation exists over the former lovebirds’ first meeting. Tatum attended a separate school in Creve Coeur, Greater St. Louis, the Chaminade College Preparatory School.

Several sources reveal that the two began seeing each other in high school, including a 2015 feature by Sports Illustrated of the top high school basketball recruit. according to the article, the teenagers who may have gone to prom together had a normal romantic connection.

In an In Depth with Graham Bensinger interview, Tatum shared his fears of becoming a father at a critical time in his basketball career. News of Lachell’s pregnancy came just as he finished his sophomore year and two months before the NBA draft. He said,

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics walks off the court with his son Deuce after a game against the Charlotte Hornets at the TD Garden on February 10, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo by Brian Fluharty.
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I was incredibly selfish. I was more worried about getting drafted than becoming a father.

My whole life, I had dreamed about going to the NBA, and the best day of my life was two months away. I did not tell anyone, including my teammates and the coaches. I did not want it to impact where I got drafted.”

Since then, Deuce has become a permanent fixture next to his dad on game days. He has been termed as the Boston Celtics’ unofficial mascot, complete with his own fans.

“I am starting this new chapter in my career. I just had a child. My mindset is not to sacrifice either. I am going to be the best father I can be as well as the best basketball player.”

Toriah Lachell’s son

Toriah gave birth to her son, Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr, popularly known as ‘Deuce’ on the 7th of December 2017. at the time of Deuce’s birth, Tatum was in his rookie year in the NBA, playing for the Boston Celtic

Deuce Tatum runs down the court before Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on april 20, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo by Maddie Meyer.

Is Jayson Tatum still with Toriah Lachell?

Based on their social media posts, the two loving and doting parents are regularly seen with Deuce. However, the two split up soon after his birth.

at the time of his son’s birth, Tatum was dating Duke University volleyball player Samie amos. as of april 2023, he is dating British singer Ella Mai. Mimms has yet to make any announcements concerning her dating life.

an image of Mimms. Photo by @Toriah Lachell
Source: Facebook

Does Toriah Lachell have custody?

although the two have not revealed details of their split and parenting arrangements, they are both active and present in Deuce’s life. Deuce regularly accompanies his father to games and has become a beloved presence on the Boston Celtics’ home ground.

although there is no official information on who has custody of Deuce, several publications have named Mimms as the legal custodian. The two doting parents seem to have expertly figured out co-parenting.

Lachell and Deuce pictured during his fifth birthday. Photo by @sportny.
Source: Instagram

Where is Toriah Lachell now?

Mimms is a professional hair stylist and owns a salon, The Curl Bar, in Boston. On the Glow Up Effect podcast, she shared that although she initially wanted to become a teacher or counsellor, her personal journey with naturally curly hair fueled her passion for becoming a hairstylist.

Speaking on a show with The Glow Up podcast, she shared her passion for hair and her career. She said,”

“My love for hair began with learning to accept, embrace and love my own hair.”

Is Toriah Lachell on Instagram?

Mimms has an active social media presence on almost all popular platforms where she markets her products. Toriah Lachell’s adorable photos and posts often feature adventures, vacations, and hair styling with Deuce. Have a look at a summary of Toriah Lachell’s followers on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok as of May 2023.

Lachell pictured during the opening of her salon, The Curl Bar Boston, in 2021. Photo by @thecurlbarboston.
Source: Instagram

Toriah Lachell and Jayson Tatum have the perfect co-parenting arrangement devoid of any public drama that may cause harm to their child. as young separated parents, they are ideal role models for other parents in similar situations.

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