Who is Karrueche Tran? 5 facts about 'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders' rumored girlfriend

Karrueche Tran, 36, was spotted with Deion Sanders, 57, in May, sparking dating rumors. Coach Prime is not officially dating anyone currently.

Updated on: Jul 29, 2025, 24:23:57 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Karrueche Tran, a 36-year-old model, has been linked to the Colorado Buffaloes coach, 57-year-old Deion Sanders. Although Coach Prime is not dating anyone officially at the moment, being spotted with Tran earlier in February 2025 sparked rumors about two.

Karrueche Tran (L) and Deion Sanders (R) (@karueche/ Instagram and AP)

Coach Prime and Tran, a model, actor, radio host and socialite, was seen holding hands with Sanders outside a restaurant in Los Angeles. Paparazzi spotted them quickly and dating rumors swirled quickly, with the college football world speculating that 57-year-old Deion Sanders may now have a girlfriend.

However, since then, they haven't been publicly spotted together.

5 facts about Karrueche Tran

1. She's an Emmy-winning actor

Karruecche Tran is an Emmy-winning actor. She won the 2021 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Daytime Fiction Program for her role as Vivian Johnson‑Garrett on the web series The Bay. It made her the first Asian American/Pacific Islander lead actress ever to win either a Daytime or Primetime Emmy.

2. She's a former radio host

Tran co‑hosted a show on KJSV 102.9 FM in Los Angeles. In 2014 she co‑hosted episodes of BET’s music video show 106 & Park, and served as a host at the BET Awards red carpet and weekend events.

3. Professional links with Deion Sanders

Sports Illustrated revealed in a report that Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders go back a long way professionally. She has previously worked on multiple projects produced by Coach Prime's ex-fiancée. Tracey Edmonds. The report claimed that the Coach Prime and Tran may have met through 'Games People Play,' produced by Edmonds, with Tran playing a role in its second season.

Also read: Deion Sanders health update: Here's what Colorado Buffaloes coach revealed at press conference

4. Hugely popular on social media

She is hugely popular on social media, with nearly 14 million followers on Instagram.

5. Iconic Met Gala appearance

In May 2025, she attended the Met Gala in New York City, arriving in a silver sleeveless gown with intricate detailing, keeping in line with the event's "Tailored for You" theme.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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