Wife Accuses Dwight Howard of Cocaine Addiction, CPS Removes Child

Amy Luciani, the wife of former NBA star Dwight Howard, publicly accused him of cocaine addiction in emotional social media videos posted on March 7, 2026, claiming the issue led Child Protective Services to remove their stepdaughter from their Georgia home. Luciani, a rapper and former cast member on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, described multiple visits by authorities to the family's residence over the past two months, culminating in the child's removal three days prior.

In the videos, which were later deleted but widely viewed before removal, Luciani appeared tearful while seated in her car. She held up a large bag containing white powder, which she identified as cocaine belonging to Howard, and poured some into her palm to illustrate her claims. "I've been trying to tell everybody, he needs some help," Luciani said. "Nobody wanted to listen because he's got the money. I live with him, and he needs some help." She detailed three police and CPS visits in less than three months, attributing them to Howard's alleged erratic behavior tied to drug use. Luciani also alleged that Howard coached their 12-year-old son to lie to authorities during one visit after she refused to provide...