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Deion Sanders Receives Visit From Lil Wayne In Texas Amid Health Issues

Originally posted on Colorado Buffaloes on SI
By Jack Carlough | Last updated Jul 4, 2025 8:30 AM ET

As he remains away from Boulder due to health issues, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders received another uplifting visit from a longtime friend at his home in Texas.

Sanders' son, Deion Sanders Jr., posted a video of rappers Lil Wayne and Lil Twist checking in with "Coach Prime." It's unknown what was said, but the visit was appreciated by the Sanders family. "You're family for life," Lil Twist said in the video.

"Coach Prime" also shared a video of the visit on his Instagram account. "Thank You My Brother @liltunechi (Lil Wayne) for coming to visit me & making sure I’m doing well!" the caption read.

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Lil Wayne isn't the first notable figure to visit "Coach Prime" amid his health issues this summer. About three weeks ago, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin checked in with his former Dallas Cowboys teammate.

"We had so much fun," Irvin said on his podcast. "Whenever I'm with him, we laugh like I don't know what. I don't think there's a person in the world that makes me laugh like Deion. When I got to Deion, he was talking like this (hoarse). This is my boy. I battled with this dude. I know how strong this dude is. I know how he is. He's physically strong, mentally strong, emotionally strong. He's strong. And we've had battles, and I respect him as a giant."

Most notably, Irvin assured his listeners that Sanders is "going to be ok."

Sanders' third preseason camp leading the Buffs will likely begin late this month. Colorado's season opener is set for Aug. 29 against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

This article first appeared on Colorado Buffaloes on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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