Dwight Howard's wife accuses him of cocaine addiction in emotional social media video
Dwight Howard is at the center of a public family crisis after his wife, Amy Luciani, posted an emotional video on social media accusing the former NBA star of cocaine addiction.
In the tearful video, Luciani held up a large bag containing a white powder, claiming it belonged to Howard and represented the substance destroying their marriage. She alleged that Child Protective Services removed their daughter from their home after visiting the residence three times in less than three months.
"I've been trying to tell everybody, he needs some help," Luciani said in the video. "Nobody wanted to listen because he's got the money. I live with him, and he needs some help."
Amy Luciani breaks down in tears and says CPS took her daughter because of her husband Dwight Howard. She says he has a cocaine problem and needs help: ‘This is what I’m losing my marriage to.’ 👀💔🙏🏽
pic.twitter.com/iT3t91u0vwLuciani further claimed that Howard coached their 12-year-old son to lie to authorities and that she recorded this coaching for protection. She insisted she sought no financial compensation following their brief marriage and reconciliation attempt.
The couple married in January 2025, but the relationship deteriorated rapidly. Luciani filed for divorce roughly six months after their wedding, and a mutual restraining order followed shortly after.
Royce Reed, mother of Howard's oldest son, responded online to Luciani's allegations, dismissing her claims while recalling her own lengthy custody battles with the eight-time NBA All-Star. Reed has publicly accused Howard of sexual and physical abuse over the years, and their custody disputes have been contentious.
The latest drama adds to Howard's complicated personal history. In 2024, a Georgia man named Stephen Harper dropped a sexual assault lawsuit against Howard after the former player's attorneys alleged Harper deleted text messages proving an encounter they had was consensual. The lawsuit stemmed from an alleged incident at Howard's residence in July 2021.
CPS has not publicly commented on the case or confirmed details about its involvement with the family. Howard has not yet responded publicly to his wife's allegations.