Karrueche Tran is keeping the actual presents under wraps, but she had no problem letting people know Deion Sanders showed up for her birthday. Their relationship is back in the spotlight after TMZ Sports caught up with Tran at LAX and asked whether the Colorado Buffaloes coach got her anything special for her birthday earlier this month. She did not name the gifts, but she called Sanders a “great” gift giver, which says plenty without saying too much.
Karrueche Says Deion Made Her Birthday Feel Official
According to TMZ, Tran said this was actually the second birthday of hers that she and Sanders have celebrated together. However, she added that this one felt different because it felt like their first as an “official” couple. That detail matters because the two have moved carefully in public, letting small moments do most of the talking instead of turning the relationship into a press run.
The birthday moment also gave Tran a chance to talk about how she keeps herself feeling good. TMZ reported that she credited hydration, rest, healthy eating, and happiness as part of her routine. And yes, the outlet said its camera guy kept the birthday energy going with a rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
Their Relationship Became Public During A Serious Health Chapter
Tran and Sanders were first heavily linked in 2025 after she appeared by his side during his bladder cancer treatment. People reported that Tran was seen supporting Sanders during his surgery journey, and Sanders later spoke publicly about her, calling her “a good woman” who had “added so much to my life.”
Sanders also told People that what he loved most about Tran was her “honesty of heart and soul.” That comment gave fans a rare look at a relationship that has mostly avoided messy public rollout energy.
Karrueche’s Dating History Has Been Public For Years
Before Sanders, Tran’s personal life was often tied to high-profile relationships. Her past relationship with Chris Brown drew major media attention, and in 2017, she was granted a five-year restraining order against him.
Tran later dated former NFL star Victor Cruz. E! News reported in February 2021 that the two split after three years together, with a source saying there were “no hard feelings.”
Deion Sanders Also Has A Long Public Relationship History
Sanders has been married twice. He shares children with Carolyn Chambers and Pilar Sanders, and People reports that he and Pilar divorced in 2013.
After that, Sanders was in a long relationship with Tracey Edmonds. The two announced in December 2023 that they had ended their engagement and decided to move forward “AS FRIENDS.”
Now, Sanders and Tran seem to be letting the relationship speak in moments: hospital support, public praise, family-adjacent appearances, and now birthday gifts. Karrueche may not be dropping receipts, but calling Deion “great” at gifting gave the internet enough to work with.
