Double Celebration For Deiondra Sanders And Jacquees: Engagement And Baby News!
A weekend to remember unfolded for Deiondra Sanders and Jacquees, filled with love, surprise, and joy. The couple, who started dating in 2023, celebrated their engagement and upcoming parenthood in a heartfelt gathering with family and friends on July 13 and 14.
Originally planned as a pool party and baby shower, the event took an unexpected turn when Jacquees, 30, surprised his girlfriend, Deiondra, 32, by proposing. The singer, whose real name is Rodriquez Jacquees Broadnax, made the moment unforgettable, kneeling down to pop the question in front of their loved ones.
Deiondra shared the excitement on Instagram with emotional photos from the party, showcasing her stunning round diamond ring. “I am so ecstatic,” she wrote, adding, I was not expecting this at all. I don’t even gotta say much cause we both know what’s up. 🤞🏾.”
“I know this took a lot of courage, honesty, letting go of fear, epic nerve, and self-assurance. I am so proud of you and I will be here every step of the way to help you become the man God intended you to be💕,” she said further.
Jacquees also took to Instagram, sharing a heartfelt letter to his now-fiancée. “Took so much courage and faith,” he wrote. His post included slides with pictures from the party and touching words about their journey together. “I always wanted to be the man of a woman’s dreams the way that you see me. I know I can be. I know I am. Our baby boy is going to be so blessed, babe!” he wrote.
He ended his message with a promise and a proposal: “I want you to know you can count on me and count on me forever. I will always try my best to be the best for you and my family at all times… I wanna seal the deal. Will you marry me, Deiondra Sanders?”
The couple’s announcement of their engagement and first child came after they discovered the pregnancy in March. The celebration was filled with love and excitement, captured in photos and a video of the proposal moment, which Jacquees also shared.
Deiondra’s father, NFL legend Deion Sanders, expressed his joy and pride. Speaking to PEOPLE in April, Deion, 56, shared his thoughts on becoming a grandfather for the first time. “I haven’t digested that whole thing yet,” he admitted, adding, “I’m proud of my baby that she’s at least waited until her thirties to give me this gift of life. I’m happy about that, but I want to make sure she’s straight emotionally and psychologically as well.”
