Deion Sanders and Karrueche Tran have ignited speculation about their romantic involvement after Tran was spotted by Sanders' bedside during his recent bladder removal surgery. The stunning model featured prominently in the inaugural installment of a video series titled "For Your Glory," produced by Sanders' son, Deion Sanders Jr.'s, company Well Off Media. This series chronicles the 57-year-old coach's journey of recovery from bladder cancer, which he disclosed to the public for the first time on July 28th, Monday.
Tran, 37, made several poignant appearances throughout the 18-minute video, her voice breaking with emotion as she detailed Sanders' hospitalization. With tears streaming down her face, she disclosed, "We are dealing with bladder cancer." Moments before the former NFL star was wheeled into the operating room, she elaborated, "He is undergoing a bladder removal surgery, and doctors will construct a new bladder using one of his intestines." She emphasized that this surgical procedure was "the best" course of action for Sanders, "since it ensures complete eradication of the cancer, preventing its recurrence, particularly as it was situated close to his muscles."
Post-surgery, Tran was visibly relieved, smiling warmly and engaging in lighthearted chatter with hospital staff as she politely declined an offer of ice water. As Sanders shared his post-op numbness and lack of emotion, Tran eagerly inquired about the timing of his test results and whether doctors anticipated any concerning findings. Upon learning that Sanders' cancer was "very aggressive," she delved deeper, asking about the timing of his follow-up appointments.
In another heartfelt clip, Tran is seen holding Sanders' hand as nurses wheel him through the hospital corridors following the procedure. PEOPLE has reached out to representatives for both Sanders and Tran for official comment on these rumors.
Tran's romantic history includes an on-again, off-again relationship with Chris Brown from 2011 to 2015, and she has also been linked to Rob Kardashian. Sanders, on the other hand, was engaged to Tracey Edmonds in 2023 before they amicably ended their engagement in December of that year. In a joint statement, they expressed, "We have mutually decided that it is best for us to move forward in life as friends, making this decision with love, respect for each other, and appreciation for the time we've shared."
Sanders revealed his battle with bladder cancer on Monday, putting an end to months of speculation about his health. During a press conference flanked by his doctor, it was announced that the head coach had been "cured" of the disease. Dr. Janet Kukreja, director of urological oncology at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, informed the media, "I am pleased to report that the results from the surgeries indicate that he is cured of the cancer." Sanders, fighting back tears, said of his diagnosis, "When we hear that word, it’s usually accompanied by a life sentence. But not this time. Not this time, because God has got me."
