NBA player R.J. Hampton admits he put ‘bruises’ on the mother of his child in shocking new video

R.J. Hampton, a professional basketball player for the NBA G League's Delaware Blue Coats, is at the center of a troubling controversy. In a shocking video shared by his ex-girlfriend, Tiffany Jeffcoat, Hampton can be seen admitting that he left bruises on her during a heated argument. The video, which has since gone viral, shows the former couple arguing as their 1-year-old son, Halo, is present.

Jeffcoat, a popular influencer with over 1.5 million TikTok followers, posted the video on Monday. In the clip, she confronts Hampton, accusing him of trying to take their son away while traveling. The tense situation quickly escalates when Hampton, visibly frustrated, lashes out verbally at Jeffcoat.

“Shut the f–k up talking to me, bitch! Please!” Hampton is heard yelling in the video. Their young son is seen nearby, climbing a set of stairs, seemingly unaware of the chaos between his parents.

Hampton’s response to Jeffcoat’s accusations didn’t end there. He continued by saying he wasn’t concerned about being recorded, stating, “I don’t care if you got me on recording. I could care less.”

During the argument, Hampton expressed fear that Jeffcoat might accuse him of abuse when he had custody of their son. Jeffcoat quickly reminded him that he had already physically harmed her in the past. “First of all, you have put hands on me before,” she said.

Hampton angrily denied the seriousness of her claims, responding, “Get the f–k outta here with that stupid s–t.” Jeffcoat, however, didn’t back down, pointing out that she had photographic evidence of the bruises he left on her arms. Shockingly, Hampton admitted to causing the bruises but dismissed their significance. “Of course they did. Did I punch you? Did I slap you? So shut the f–k up!” he said.

Jeffcoat responded by clarifying that physical harm isn’t only about punches. “Just because you didn’t punch me doesn’t mean that’s OK. Wow,” she said, expressing disbelief at Hampton’s lack of remorse.

The confrontation didn’t stop there. Hampton also made offensive remarks about Jeffcoat’s mother, saying he didn’t care if his son’s grandmother was “dead or alive.” This comment added to the already intense situation, leaving viewers stunned by his callous attitude.

In another video posted on TikTok, Jeffcoat shared more details about the incident. She claimed that Hampton took their son without informing her of his whereabouts, leaving her stranded in Oklahoma without transportation or a place to stay. “R.J. literally snatched Halo off the ground, walked out, hopped in the car and left,” Jeffcoat alleged. She said Hampton left with their son without telling her where they were going and didn’t take any of their child’s belongings with him.

Jeffcoat stated that she called the police, but they told her they couldn’t intervene because the situation was considered a “civil matter.” This left her feeling helpless as she struggled to figure out what to do next.

Since Jeffcoat’s video went viral, Hampton has turned off the comments on his Instagram, likely to avoid the flood of reactions from fans and critics alike. At the time of writing, Hampton has not publicly responded to the allegations, and his representatives have not made any official statements.

R.J. Hampton, now 23 years old, was once seen as a promising young star in the NBA. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 24th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, his career has taken a different path since then. In September 2024, Hampton was traded to the Delaware Blue Coats, a team in the NBA’s G League.

Hampton and Jeffcoat, who have a son together, haven’t shared much publicly about their past relationship, but Jeffcoat’s recent posts have brought their private issues into the public eye. In August, Hampton posted on Instagram to celebrate their son Halo’s first birthday, sharing a heartfelt message and a series of photos. “Mr. Freaking Halo Man!! Bubs I cannot believe you are 1 years old 🥹🥹 Daddy wants you to stay little forever and ever!!” he wrote at the time, showing a softer side of the basketball star.

This latest incident has painted a much different picture of Hampton, and the fallout from Jeffcoat’s videos will likely have an impact on both his personal life and career moving forward. As the situation unfolds, fans and the public are left wondering what consequences, if any, will come from these disturbing revelations.

For now, Jeffcoat’s videos have sparked widespread discussion about the troubling nature of their relationship and how these issues should be addressed, especially when children are involved. It remains to be seen how Hampton will handle the allegations and whether any legal actions will follow.