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Deion Sanders hilariously shuts down question about dating Karrueche Tran

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 1:28 PM ET

Deion Sanders is once again in the spotlight. After beating bladder cancer and staying at his Texas estate for months, many are starting to wonder about his personal life. Fans are buzzing about his reaction to a question about be involving actress Karrueche Tran

During a recent appearance on Asante Samuel’s 'Say What Needs To Be Said' podcast, Sanders was asked about his rumored relationship with Tran. It's only natural after she was spotted at his bedside during recent hospital visits tied to his ongoing health issues.

Samuel didn’t beat around the bush and went head on. “Everyone’s seen Karrueche by your side. Everyone wants to know what that friendship is about…"

Sanders’ response came with a classic deflection. He immediately faked poor audio connection on the zoom call, saying “Hey, hey! We got a bad connection. I can’t hear you!” while making static noises before abruptly ending the call. The playful ducking didn’t confirm or deny anything-- but it certainly didn’t go unnoticed.

Tran, known for her work on Claws and The Bay, has made headlines before, most notably for her past relationship with singer Chris Brown. Her recent appearances with Sanders, particularly had fueled speculation about their relationship.

While Sanders has been remarkably candid about his struggles with blood clots, resulting in 14 surgeries over the past five years, the subject of Tran clearly hit a boundary he wasn’t willing to cross publicly.

The move reminded fans that for all of Sanders’ 'Prime Time' moments, there are aspects of his life he prefers to keep private. Still, with the college football season approaching and the spotlight never far from Coach Prime. The public’s curiosity about his connection with Tran is unlikely to fade anytime soon.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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