Editing Allen Iverson (section)

==Personal life==
[[File:Iverson Nelly 2.jpg|thumb|Iverson and rap star [[Nelly]] at a Reebok photoshoot in September 2007]]
Iverson has three younger half-siblings: Brandy (b. 1979), Ieisha (b. 1990), and Mister (b. 2003).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/3205/yet-another-cocaine-arrest-for-the-man-allen-iverson-calls-dad|title=Yet Another Cocaine Arrest for the Man Allen Iverson Calls "Dad"|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=April 4, 2007|accessdate=May 9, 2022|archive-date=May 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509084950/https://www.espn.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/3205/yet-another-cocaine-arrest-for-the-man-allen-iverson-calls-dad|url-status=live}}</ref>

During the 2000 offseason, Iverson recorded a [[Hip hop music|rap]] single called "40 Bars". However, after being criticized for its controversial lyrics, he eventually was unable to release it. Going under his moniker, ''Jewelz'', the album was alleged to have made derogatory remarks about homosexuals. After criticism from activist groups and NBA Commissioner [[David Stern]], he agreed to change the lyrics, but ultimately never released the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1449517/10022001/iverson_allen.jhtml |title=Misunderstood Allen Iverson Skips Hip-Hop For Hoops – Rhapsody Music Downloads |publisher=[[VH1.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414122500/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1449517/10022001/iverson_allen.jhtml |archive-date= April 14, 2009|access-date=December 29, 2010}}</ref>

Iverson had an on-again, off-again relationship with rapper [[Da Brat]]. Da Brat claimed she ended the relationship due to Iverson's infidelity.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Toone |first1=Stephanie |title=Da Brat discusses sexual orientation, relationship with Allen Iverson |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/da-brat-discusses-sexual-orientation-relationship-with-allen-iverson/3DG776S3QBGIHIQ2ZH5REAZRJY/ |access-date=September 23, 2020 |work=[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |date=September 22, 2020 |language=en |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926090615/https://www.ajc.com/news/da-brat-discusses-sexual-orientation-relationship-with-allen-iverson/3DG776S3QBGIHIQ2ZH5REAZRJY/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On May 14, 2015, Iverson appeared on ''[[CBS This Morning]]'' in support of a Showtime Network documentary on his life, ''Iverson'', during which he addressed long-discussed rumors of financial struggles, denying any notion that he was struggling. "That's a myth. That's a rumor... The fact that I'm struggling in any part of my life", he said.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2015/05/15/allen-iverson-addresses-broke-rumors-thats-a-myth/|title=Allen Iverson Addresses Broke Rumors: "That's A Myth"|publisher=BallerStatus.com|date=May 15, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

In 2021, Iverson and former NBA player [[Al Harrington]] announced a business partnership through which a line of [[Cannabis (drug)|cannabis]] products would be launched named "The Iverson Collection".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hasse |first1=Javier |title=NBA's Allen Iverson Joins Al Harrington's Cannabis Company, Says They Are 'About To Change The Game' |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2021/07/29/allen-iverson-joins-al-harringtons-cannabis-company-says-they-are-about-to-change-the-game/ |access-date=August 7, 2021 |work=Forbes |date=July 29, 2021 |archive-date=August 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819055801/https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2021/07/29/allen-iverson-joins-al-harringtons-cannabis-company-says-they-are-about-to-change-the-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |date=July 29, 2021 |title=Allen Iverson Enters Multi-year Partnership With Viola Brands |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allen-iverson-enters-multi-year-partnership-with-viola-brands-301344185.html |agency=PR Newswire |access-date=August 7, 2021 |archive-date=August 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807132413/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allen-iverson-enters-multi-year-partnership-with-viola-brands-301344185.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Iverson will also aid in the development of various business initiatives for the company that Harrington founded, Viola Brands.<ref name="cannabis">{{cite news |last1=Ralph |first1=Pat |title=Allen Iverson is getting his own cannabis strain this fall |url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/allen-iverson-cannabis-marijuana-strain-viola-al-harrington/ |access-date=August 7, 2021 |work=PhillyVoice |date=July 29, 2021 |archive-date=August 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807132419/https://www.phillyvoice.com/allen-iverson-cannabis-marijuana-strain-viola-al-harrington/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The pair will also collaborate on educational efforts to reduce stigma surrounding cannabis use.<ref name="cannabis" />

In October 2023, Iverson was named [[Reebok]]'s Vice President of Basketball.<ref>{{cite web |title=Reebok names Shaquille O'Neal president of basketball, Allen Iverson as VP |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/reebok-names-shaquille-oneal-president-of-basketball-allen-iverson-as-vp-153453912.html |website=sports.yahoo.com |access-date=January 7, 2024 |date=12 October 2023 |archive-date=January 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107151526/https://sports.yahoo.com/reebok-names-shaquille-oneal-president-of-basketball-allen-iverson-as-vp-153453912.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Iverson is an admirer of quarterback [[Josh Allen]]. Iverson appeared in the [[Buffalo Bills]]' [[2025 Buffalo Bills season|2025 schedule]] release video as part of a gag in which Allen recommends that general manager [[Brandon Beane]] "use AI" to create a schedule release video, to which Beane misinterprets "AI" as meaning Iverson (and not [[generative artificial intelligence]]) and recruits Iverson to take part in the video.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O’Halloran |first=Ryan |date=2025-05-14 |title=How did Buffalo Bills enlist Allen Iverson for their schedule unveil video? Here's the inside story |url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_bd72d20a-8857-4b80-ad6d-61bb6ceb32e0.html |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=The Buffalo News |language=en}}</ref>

===Legal troubles===
In August 1997, during the offseason, Iverson and his friends were stopped by a police officer for speeding late at night. He was arrested for [[Concealed carry|carrying a concealed weapon]] and for [[Cannabis in the United States|possession]] of [[cannabis (drug)|marijuana]]. He pleaded [[nolo contendere|no contest]] and was sentenced to [[community service]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Iverson Receives 3 Years' Probation |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=August 27, 1997 |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/13672551.html?dids=13672551:13672551&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=AUG+27%2C+1997&author=Thomas+Heath&pub=The+Washington+Post |first=Thomas |last=Heath |access-date=July 5, 2017 |archive-date=November 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107061332/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/13672551.html?dids=13672551:13672551&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=AUG+27%2C+1997&author=Thomas+Heath&pub=The+Washington+Post |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2002, Iverson was alleged to have thrown his wife Tawanna out of their home after a domestic dispute and later threatening two men with a gun while looking for her. All charges against him were later dropped after the judge cited lack of evidence with contradictory statements from witnesses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Longman |first=Jere |last2=Altman |first2=Howard |date=July 30, 2002 |title=PRO BASKETBALL; Felony Charges Dropped Against Iverson |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/30/sports/pro-basketball-felony-charges-dropped-against-iverson.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527213438/http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/30/sports/pro-basketball-felony-charges-dropped-against-iverson.html |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |access-date=February 14, 2017 |website=The New York Times}}</ref>

On February 24, 2004, Iverson [[urinated]] in a trash can at [[Bally's Atlantic City]] casino and was told by casino management not to return.<ref name="casino1">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlinecasino-news.com/20051217/nba_star_allen_iverson_and_casino_staff_battle_it_out_in_atlantic_ega.aspx |title=NBA Star Allen Iverson and Casino Staff Battle it out in Atlantic City |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060505205620/http://www.onlinecasino-news.com/20051217/nba_star_allen_iverson_and_casino_staff_battle_it_out_in_atlantic_ega.aspx |archive-date=May 5, 2006 }}</ref>

On December 9, 2005, after the Sixers defeated the [[Charlotte Bobcats]], Iverson paid a late-night visit to the [[Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City|Trump Taj Mahal]] in [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]]. After winning a hand at a three-card-stud [[poker]] table, Iverson was overpaid $10,000 in chips by a dealer. When the dealer quickly realized the mistake and requested the chips back, Iverson refused, and a heated head-turning argument between him and the casino staff began. Atlantic City casino regulations reportedly state that when a casino makes a payout mistake in favor of the gambler, the gambler must return the money that they did not legitimately win.<ref name="casino1" />

Also in 2005, Iverson's bodyguard Jason Kane was accused of assaulting a man at a [[Washington, D.C.]] nightclub after the man, Marlin Godfrey, refused to leave the club's VIP section so Iverson's entourage could enter. Godfrey suffered a [[concussion]], a ruptured [[eardrum]], a burst blood vessel in his eye, a torn [[rotator cuff]], cuts and bruises, and emotional distress. Although Iverson did not touch Godfrey himself, Godfrey sued Iverson for the injuries caused by his bodyguard. In 2007, a jury awarded Godfrey $260,000. In March 2009, the [[United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit]] upheld the verdict on appeal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-03-24 |title=Iverson's appeal of lawsuit verdict rejected |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4012197 |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref>

In August 2011, an Ohio man sued Iverson for $2.5 million in damages, claiming Iverson's security guard assaulted him in a 2009 bar fight in [[Detroit]]. The federal judge dismissed the case, finding no evidence that Iverson or his bodyguard struck the plaintiff, Guy Walker.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view/20111115judge_dismisses_bar-fight_lawsuit_against_allen_iverson/ |title=Judge dismisses bar-fight lawsuit against Allen Iverson |date=November 15, 2011 |agency=Associated Press |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118072432/http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view/20111115judge_dismisses_bar-fight_lawsuit_against_allen_iverson/ |archive-date=November 18, 2011 }}</ref>

In 2013, Iverson was accused of kidnapping his children and refusing to return them to their mother. He denied the claim and his ex-wife later recanted.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harper |first1=Zach |title=Allen Iverson says he didn't hold kids hostage, returned them to mom |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/allen-iverson-says-he-didnt-hold-kids-hostage-returned-them-to-mom/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=June 18, 2013 |access-date=March 10, 2019 |language=en |archive-date=November 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124013300/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/allen-iverson-says-he-didnt-hold-kids-hostage-returned-them-to-mom/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Marriage and family===
Iverson started dating his high school sweetheart Tawanna Turner when they were 16, and married her at The Mansion on Main Street in [[Voorhees Township, New Jersey|Voorhees, New Jersey]].<ref name="divorce">{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sixerville/Tawanna_Iverson_files_for_divorce.html|title=Tawanna Iverson files for divorce|work=Philadelphia Daily News|date=March 4, 2010|access-date=September 13, 2016|archive-date=September 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909004235/http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sixerville/Tawanna_Iverson_files_for_divorce.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Lee |date=June 26, 2017 |title=Allen Iverson's return to the court—and his family |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/06/26/allen-iverson-big3-career-76ers-wife-where-are-they-now |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525164025/https://www.si.com/nba/2017/06/26/allen-iverson-big3-career-76ers-wife-where-are-they-now |archive-date=May 25, 2019 |access-date=May 25, 2019 |website=SI.com}}</ref> They have five children: Tiaura, Allen II, Isaiah, Messiah, and Dream.<ref name="20 February 2010">{{cite web |title=Allen Iverson Opens Up About Daughter's Mystery Illness |url=https://people.com/parents/allen-iverson-opens-up-about-daughters-mystery-illness/ |website=PEOPLE.com |access-date=March 10, 2019 |language=en |archive-date=May 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518214328/https://people.com/parents/allen-iverson-opens-up-about-daughters-mystery-illness/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On March 2, 2010, Tawanna Iverson filed for divorce, seeking custody of their children, child support, and [[alimony]] payments.<ref name="divorce" /> According to Iverson, the couple were back together less than a month after the divorce was finalized in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Frank |first1=Reuben |title=Now retired, Allen Iverson 'much more settled' in personal life |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-sixers/now-retired-allen-iverson-much-more-settled-personal-life |website=NBC Sports Philadelphia |access-date=March 10, 2019 |date=April 5, 2016 |archive-date=April 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429114938/http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-sixers/now-retired-allen-iverson-much-more-settled-personal-life |url-status=live }}</ref>

Iverson's cousin, Kuran Iverson, is also a basketball player.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2017 |title=Allen Iverson's Cousin Is Grabbing Boards, Turning Heads in College Basketball |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2689650-allen-iversons-cousin-is-grabbing-boards-turning-heads-in-college-basketball |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131034856/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2689650-allen-iversons-cousin-is-grabbing-boards-turning-heads-in-college-basketball |archive-date=January 31, 2018 |access-date=March 10, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503424&objectid=12229847|title=Basketball: Second Whanganui NBL game tomorrow between Manawatu Jets and Wellington Saints|date=February 10, 2024|access-date=May 26, 2019|archive-date=May 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525110247/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503424&objectid=12229847|url-status=live}}</ref>