Chris Brown has taken to social media with a cryptic message shortly after his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran was seen getting close to former NFL star Deion Sanders.
According to Page Six, the situation unfolded when Tran appeared in a YouTube video showing her emotional support for Sanders before and after his bladder removal surgery. In the video, Tran was seen holding Sanders’ hand and speaking with hospital staff, showing clear signs of a close relationship between the two.
Early Tuesday morning, Brown shared on his Instagram Stories, writing, “Lil s–t still pisses me off to this day. Ima pray on it.” The timing of this message came directly after the video of Tran and Sanders surfaced online.
The complicated history between Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran
Brown and Tran’s relationship, which lasted from 2011 to 2015, ended when Tran discovered Brown had fathered a child with another woman. Their split was far from amicable, leading to serious legal issues between the two. The Brown-Tran breakup joins 2023’s most dramatic celebrity splits that shocked fans with their public nature and legal complications.
Pissed Chris Brown shares cryptic social media post after ex Karrueche sparks romance rumors with NFL star Deion Sanders
— Ball Barker (@ball_barke81670) July 29, 2025
The “Claws” alum and the coach sparked dating rumors when she was by his side during a recent surgery. … (1/2)#ChrisBrown pic.twitter.com/L1fjZmPHwb
In 2017, Tran took legal action against Brown by obtaining a restraining order. She claimed he had threatened to “take her out” and alleged that he had previously physically assaulted her, including punching her in the stomach on two occasions. The restraining order was served to Brown during his 28th birthday celebration. Celebrity restraining orders have become increasingly common in Hollywood, with stars like ‘The Last of Us‘ actress Ashley Johnson also filing protection orders against abusive ex-partners after years of attempting to leave toxic relationships.
Brown has shown difficulty moving past the relationship, even releasing a song titled KAE in 2015, where he expressed his feelings about their breakup. The lyrics suggested his struggle to accept the end of their relationship, referring to Tran as “a stranger in my eyes.”
Since their separation, both have moved on to other relationships. Tran has been previously connected to Migos rapper Quavo and former NFL player Victor Cruz. Now, her apparent connection to Deion Sanders, who is currently the football coach at the University of Colorado-Boulder, has caught public attention. In the recent video, Tran showed genuine concern for Sanders’ health, explaining to viewers that his surgery was necessary to remove cancer and prevent its return.
When reached for comment about the situation, representatives for Brown, Tran, and Sanders have not provided any response.
