Malaysia Pargo is known for starting in the famous reality show titled “Basketball Wives” Her appearance And personality stand her out. She has a career as a jewelry designer and entrepreneur.
Malaysia Pargo was born on August 12, 1980, she is 41 years old as of 2021. The actress was born in Compton, California. No record is given regarding her parents, education, or where she grew up. It is assumed that her teal name is Laquisha S. Gilbert.
It is assumed that with the way she carried herself on-screen and her enjoyable personality that she certainly went to school, though there is no record.
Many think that she enjoys the secretive lifestyle she had or she is not just one who loves sharing things about herself with the public.
Malaysia Pargo’s Height:
She stands at 6 ft and 1 inch tall. She is 185cm in height and weighs 145 pounds.
Malaysia Pargo’s Career:
Three Beats jewelry is her jewelry line. Malaysia has a unique bedding brand which is a partnership she made with Hedgecock Creed for a furniture and upholstery company. Vanity world is also a clothing line she owns. This shows how entrepreneurial she is.
The reality TV star performed a great show on Basketball Wives, several offers came which she turned down because of other ventures she was involved in.
Some of Malaysia’s movies are Basketball Wives (2017-2021), Love & Hip Hop:Atlanta (2020), Hip Hop Squares (2019), Basketball Wives: LA (2011-2016), The Eric Andre Show (2016), Home & Family (2016), Noches con Platanito (2015), AbSIRd (2014), The Arsenio Hall Show (2014), Datzhott (2013), Big Morning Buzz Live (2012).
Malaysia Pargo’s Husband:
Formerly, she was the ex-wife of Janerro Pargo who is a basketball player. They met in Los Angeles, California in 2001 where they fell I live and dated for five years. Malaysia was 22 years old then. The coupled got married at The Wattles Mansion in California in 2006.
The couple separated in 2012 on cheating allegations which ended their 8 years of marriage. Their children are under Malaysia’s care.
They officially got divorced after a 17-month separation in 2014. Malaysia got half of her ex’s Pension, the rights to the company 3BeatsL LLC, and a 401k. She also got a 2015 Mercedes Benz G550, access to three checking accounts, and a money market account. Jannero will also have to pay child support of about $14,580 for the three kids, plus $800 for child care.
Rumors flew around in 2018 that she dated rappers O.T. Genesis and Mally Mall. In August of 2019, Tia Becca from Love & Hip Hop called her out for dating her ex-husband Bryant “B. Moe”. She claimed he owes her $25,000, won’t take responsibility for his children, has a sexually-transmitted disease, and even went as far as implying that he is gay.
Malaysia Pargo’s Children:
Jannero Pargo Jr. Is their first child which was welcomed in 2007. Their twins Jayden and Jayla came in 2011.
Jayla is drifting towards athletics which she shares with her father, she even attends gymnastics classes.
Years ago while the basketball player was going through surgery, Janbero Pargo Jr stood by him which shows the strong bond he shares with his father.
Malaysia Pargo’s net worth:
Currently, her net worth is $4 million which is gotten from her reality TV shows and businesses. Though many wonder why she left the acting industry.
Malaysia Pargo’s Brother:
The social media influencer’s brother died, and she has spoken about being fearful of police officers since her brother was killed.
Her brother’s name was Dontae Hayes who died when he was just 20 years of age. He was shot by a police officer in Riverside, California on New Year’s Eve of December 2013.
The death of Dontas has affected Malaysia till today, and many assume that it is because of the close bond they shared.
The fear she had regarding police officers affected her life negatively. She made a good decision to get over her tear, and she reached out to a police officer who was active On social media.
They agreed to meet and talk openly and honestly about her fears which helped her seal positively about her fear.