Karrueche Tran recently celebrated her father, DeVon Minters, in an emotional message. Her dad passed away in 2023, and it was a sad moment for Deion’s girlfriend, who was close to him.
Now, the actress and model is honoring his memory in a heartfelt way. Karrueche Tran shared an emotional message on Instagram that showed just how strong their bond was. In the touching post, she reflected on the love, lessons, and moments they shared.
Karrueche Tran’s Emotional Message to Her Late Father
Tran went on to share the emotional moment behind how she chose to honor her late father. In her post, she explained how the day started with uncertainty before turning into something meaningful. “was looking for a spot to celebrate my Dad today.. first few places didn’t work out.. I stumbled upon this coffee shop,” she wrote.
At first, she admitted she had doubts. “at first I was like oh no this is too much.. but then I realized this is something my Dad would’ve LOVED.” That realization shifted everything. “I love how God works.. I was right where I was supposed to be.. it wasn’t about me, it was about him.”
The moment changed her outlook completely. “totally changed my perspective and I actually enjoyed every bit of it 🖤”
She ended the tribute with a lighthearted image of how her dad would have reacted. “If my Dad was here, he would’ve been just like ol boy in the corner dancing his butt off lol.”
What Happened to Karrueche Tran’s Father DeVon Minters
Karrueche Tran’s father, DeVon Minters, passed away in January 2023, a loss that deeply shook the actress and model. Following his passing, Tran shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, revealing that she was at the Sundance Film Festival when she received the devastating call.
Alongside a series of throwback photos of herself and her dad, who is believed to have been in his mid-50s, she wrote, “Rest in Paradise Dad.”
In the same post, Tran opened up about the painful timing of the news. She explained how hard it was “being at Sundance which is something I prayed for.. trying to celebrate my accomplishments while in pain..” She added that she had been “feeling so many emotions all at once and at the same time feeling numb,” capturing the emotional weight of grieving while standing in a career-defining moment.
Born in 1988 to her Jamaican-American father and her Vietnamese mother, Cindy Adamson, Tran has always spoken about being close to both parents. Although her mother and father separated shortly after her birth, that never weakened the bond she shared with her dad.
In a 2015 video interview with MadameNoire, the Divinity actress also opened up about her father’s identity. “I don’t think I’ve ever told anybody this, but my father is gay,” she said. She explained that growing up, she simply saw him as her dad and learned early on that love conquers all. “I live my life as me, so it’s just like, ‘Oh, that’s my dad.’”
Tran has also spoken about the way she processed his passing, sharing how the experience reshaped her outlook and reminded her to cherish every moment.
At this time, there is no publicly available information about the cause of DeVon Minters’ death.
In remembering her father, Karrueche Tran continues to honor his life with love, gratitude, and the same joy he brought into hers.