Karrueche Tran, an actress and model with Vietnamese and African‑American (Jamaican) roots, was with Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during his bladder cancer surgery. This has led to rumors about the potential relationship between the two.
Tran has won a Daytime Emmy and appeared in projects like The Bay and Claws. Let’s try to tackle everything that we know about her.
Who Is Deion Sanders to Karrueche Tran?
Karrueche Tran was seen wiping tears and offering comfort in behind-the-scenes footage shared by Sanders’ son during Deion’s bladder cancer surgery. Well Off Media founder Deion Sanders Jr. recently uploaded a video series called “For Your Glory,” shortly after the press conference on Monday, a clip of which was shared on X.
Tran was spotted several times beside the bed during the 18-minute video. A report from People believes that the two are dating each other. However, nothing is confirmed at the moment.
Karrueche was by Deion Sanders’ side in the hospital as he underwent surgery to have his bladder removed. pic.twitter.com/1m4vVDw5zN
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What Was Her Role in Deion Sanders’ Cancer Battle?
In the video series, Tran was tearful while she recounted the diagnosis. She can be seen explaining the decision to remove his bladder and reconstruct it using intestinal tissue to ensure complete tumor removal.
“He is having his bladder removed, and they will create a new bladder with one of his intestines,” she said.
She also added that the bladder removal was important “because it fully removes the cancer to ensure it doesn’t come back, because it was close to his muscle.”
Later in the video, Tran was relieved following the successful surgery of Coach Prime. She can also be seen asking doctors about the test results and when to set up the next appointment. She can also be seen holding Sanders’ hand while Coach Prime is being carried on the wheelchair through hospital halls.
Who are Karrueche Tran’s Parents?
Karrueche Tran was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 17, 1988, to her mother, Cindy Adamson and father, DeVon Minters. Her mother is Vietnamese, while her father is African‑American of Jamaican descent.
She spoke about her biracial roots during an interview with Ebony. She said:
“I was too light, or my hair was too straight. It was confusing, but being in LA, there are a lot of mixed-race people, as opposed to the experience of someone raised in the South or anywhere that’s more segregated. Thankfully, it wasn’t a huge struggle for me, but it was something I dealt with.”
After her parents got divorced, Tran was largely raised by her mother and a Jamaican godmother. She has a younger maternal half‑brother as well.
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