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Deion Sanders shares heartbreaking story about driving off the road following a suicide attempt over fear of losing his children to divorce

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All was not at all times well for flamboyant former NFL star and current Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders, who recently took a while to sit back and revisit one of the worst moments of his life.

Coach Prime admitted that his marriage to Carolyn Chambers, the mother of his children Deiondra and Deion Jr., was fragile and that the difficult state of his relationship at the time acted as a catalyst that pushed him to consider taking his own life. Sanders and his son Shedeur met with former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on the “All the Smoke” podcast for a wide-ranging conversation, after which the discussion turned to the mental well-being of Black men.

About half-hour into the interview, Jackson asked the two-time Super Bowl winner, “Has Prime ever dealt with mental health?”

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“Yes, shoot, I was on the side of the highway trying to kill myself. You’re trying to finish me off. You’re damn right I did,” Sanders replied. “I went through a certain stage. God told me to collect money, but I didn’t want to accept the charges.”

Deion Sanders (photo: Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
Deion Sanders (photo: Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Sanders explained that his divorce in 1998 made him realize that he could probably lose his children forever.

“Dude, I was playing baseball at the time and going through my first divorce, so now your kids have been taken away from you and you know, that’s the only thing you feel like he loves you because nothing else is real. The only thing you feel like he loves you comes from your seeds, so I say, “rattling, the kids are gone.”

Sanders continues to tell his story, recalling how he was driving on the highway after an evening baseball game.

“I was driving down the highway (in) Cincinnati and I was playing Kirk Franklin’s Conqueror – ironically. I’m about to exhaust myself and play Conqueror. What kind of conqueror are you, trash? You sit there and look in the rearview mirror, you look at the side view and you sit there, trying to vent.”

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Sanders described in detail how he tried to push his Mercedes off a cliff, which he said fell 30 to 40 feet. He survived the ordeal and, surprisingly, did not suffer any serious injuries. This experience felt like an eye-opening and life-changing moment. It was at this point that Sanders decided that his life was more than worth living and began his spiritual journey.

“I took my car down the highway, man, I made it to the end… and I was still here,” Sanders continued. “I remember the police came and knocked on my window. They said, “Is every thing okay?” I replied, “Yes.” They replied, “Did someone run you off the road?” I said, ‘No,’ and my lawyer at the time, Eugene Parker, who’s now deceased, said, ‘Listen, I’m either going to get you help or we’re going to have to pull out of the game and get ourselves together not directly, because that is real.’”

“And he introduced me to a gentleman, Pastor David Forbes, from Columbus, Ohio. I drove up to him, and he to me, and I started a spiritual consultation,” the coach explained.

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Sanders released “Elevate and Dominate” in March and cited God’s grace that allowed him to survive a near-death encounter.

“I wanted it to be over,” Sanders wrote in his book. “But by the grace of God, that was the beginning. The beginning of something GREAT.”

Sanders also previously talked about his suicidal thoughts in his 1999 video autobiography titled “Power, Money and Sex: How Success Nearly Ruined My Life.”

“I finally got down on my knees and gave everything to the Lord,” Sanders said.

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“Slowly but surely, I had to come to terms with my faith and my strength,” Sanders said. “I had to get a lot of Word to fend off the enemy. Without faith I would not be where I’m today. People argue about what faith is and who Jesus is, however it works for me. I’m not going to sit here and argue about who’s what and what’s what. Let me just say that it really works for me.

The story later resurfaced in 2019, when ESPN interrupted Sanders’ extraordinary sports profession in an episode of its “30 for 30” documentary series. The episode mainly focused on how Sanders managed to play an NFL game for the Atlanta Falcons and an MLB game for the Atlanta Braves inside 24 hours. However, Sanders also mentioned a time when he struggled with his mental health.

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Usher to provide the address of the Emory University class start from 2025 graduates

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It seems that there will not be much that Usher Raymond IV – Better, known to the world, simply as a USher – no. He can sing. He can dance. He can sing and dance while skating. He works. Sells Las Vegas residences. Performs philanthropic work.

And also performs the completion addresses. Usher was utilized by the University in its own yard. May 12 Usher will provide the address at Emory University 180. Ceremony of graduation and shall be awarded with an honorary doctorate in humanitarian letters from the institution. This will not be the first Usher Rodeo with an honorary doctorate; In 2023 Berklee School of Music in Boston He awarded the International Superstar with distinction. He also gave comments then.

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Usher will not be alien to Emory University. His non-profit, New Usher Lookwhich according to the website“He transforms the lives of malnourished youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion, global leaders”, has established cooperation with Emory’s University’s University Goizueta Business School in a 400-hour program helping to prepare teenagers for faculty. Apparently, non-profit influenced over 50,000 students.

“I spent my life following my spark – my passion – and trying to support young people when they find and follow their own passions. I am excited that I have the opportunity to talk to these amazing Emory students who graduate and prepare for imprint in the world – said Usher in Billboard statement.

Usher is one of the most successful musical acts in history, selling over 80 million records, winning many Grammy awards and has toured throughout the world since his profession in the mid -90s. His album “Confessions” from 2004 is the second best -selling album from 2000 and is taken into account by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of all of all of all.

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The most iconic moments of the beauty of Robert Flack – Essence

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Robert Flack, a valued singer, songwriter and pianist, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The legendary singer, whose velvety voice again defined the soul and R&B, stays a everlasting icon of elegance, emotions and artistry. With timeless classics, resembling “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever and Wis See Your Face”, the singer died the audience captivated the audience along with her ability to weave delicacy and power in every note. Not only will we take heed to her repetitive music, but we won’t stop eager about its most iconic moments of beauty.

In the 70s Robert seriously swayed Afro – a daring statement of being black and proud – during performances at live shows, including the famous Newport Jazz festival. Two years later, she honored the scene of Ronnie Scott in London along with her hair drawn into the band, combined with dramatic long eyelashes, which defined her characteristic appearance. Always to experiment with hair, she also accepted braids decorated with beads, without effort combining style and cultural pride.

Just a few many years quickly forward, and Robert was still turning her head. While playing in Gillette Civil Rights 2010 between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, she stunned the navy blue eye shadow, a dark light highlighter and daring red lipstick. The following yr, she performed at Bideawee Ball from 2011 with full rhythm – eyeliner, mascara, highlighter and its characteristic red lips. And in 2020 she performed unforgettable during the 62th annual Grammy Awards, wearing a beautiful curly crown and the same red lipstick that we met and loved.

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In honor of her everlasting legacy, we glance back at some of the most iconic beauty moments of Roberta’s incomparable flack.

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Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 992 “Starn Well” is celebrating cooperation

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Joe Freshgoods selects five years and counts with New Balance because of his latest version 992 “Arged Well”, a tribute to his creative partnership with a characteristic brand of sportswear, which still supports his design talents and a contagious passion.

After Debut On the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 992 website, Chicago Creative is preparing for a wider version of February 28 via newbalance.com and chosen retail sellers. The new edition of the sneakers means the fifth anniversary of Joe of New Balance, milestone after almost stood before closing his now widely beloved and known brand.

The document coming in June 2025 is shared within the history of Joe’s success, from his start as an area Streetwearus brand in his hometown of Chicago to providing New Balance partnership in 2020, when he wasn’t sure find out how to keep his business.

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“He examines how the partnership influenced the global culture of sneakers and development transparency”, Joe common In the announcement on Instagram, “which was more important to me than just doing it about tennis games. This is a real life. ”

The trailer of the documentation offers access to Joe’s journey, presenting his modest approach to success and its influence on the Boston brand of sportswear founded in 1906. Since joining New Balance, Joe Robinson (higher referred to as Joe Freshgoods), a champion with a young history.

Five years later, with 20 Sneakers Publishing House and counting the most recent cooperation of New Balance Joe Freshgoods is a love letter for his creative journey with the Boston brand.

“Sometimes I feel that I shouldn’t be here. But I am here and say, “Oh, I’m good at what I do,” he says within the film.

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Project 992 “Agnish well” attracts the inspiration from the primary cooperation of Joe Freshgoods from New Balance – the edition of New Balance 992 “No Emotions”, also referred to as “heart anatomy”. It was a right away hit and celebrated in the course of the NBA All-Star weekend, and now charges resale prices around $ 3,000.

While the explanations for the New Balance revival may vary, many consider the primary release of Joe 992 to be a catalyst that enlivened the brand. Sneakers have pink and red suede silhouettes placed on an olive mesh base and accented saddle skin on the tongue and rear card.

Four sets of lace are attached, and the box is decorated with unique details reflecting the theme “aging well”. In addition, Joe Freshgoods designed the “Championship Dreams” leather university jacket to commemorate his five -year success as a designer.

“I wanted this jacket to capture the essence of the last five years – each project was a milestone, another closed chapter, another dream,” Joe signature Post on Instagram. “Over time, I had the honor to tell culturally important stories, and this jacket reflects this travel project according to the design.”

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