Big Sean shares heartfelt tribute to Naya Rivera following her tragic death. The Detroit rapper is breaking the silence four days after the “Glee” star was confirmed dead, paying tribute to his ex-fiancee, who accidentally drowned while swimming at Lake Piru in Ventura, Calif. In his tribute note, Sean reflected on their relationship while celebrating Naya’s talent and heroism.
“Rest In Peace, Naya, God Bless your Soul! Thank you for blessing us all with your talent and presence. you are a hero!” Big Sean wrote. “Not just because of how you saved your son, also because of the barriers you knocked down for so many people to make them feel confident in themselves and to stand tall and be proud when they couldn’t achieve that on their own. I appreciate and cherish everything that ever happened between us for making me wiser and a better person.”
Sean added, “I’m still grieving, and in shock, I can’t believe this is real. I’m praying for you and your family, and I know your watching over them and protecting them. Rest In Peace, Naya.”
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Previously before she was confirmed dead, Sean has been showing support for her by liking tweets from those who had been praying for her safe return.
The former couple started dating in April 2013 after meeting through social media and later collaborated on Naya’s debut single “Sorry.” Sean and Naya got engaged in October 2013 before calling off their engagement six months later in April 2014.
“He is such a casanova,” Naya told Rap-Up in a 2013 interview. “I’m always asking him what should be my next move, or should I do this or should I do that. He gives me great advice. He’s been through it.”
Naya Rivera was first declared missing on July 8 after she rented a boat and went swimming with her 4-year-old son Josey in Lake Piru. Her body was recovered and confirmed dead five days later after an extensive search. The “Glee” actress was aged 33.
