Big Sean admits he is ‘still grieving and in shock’ over the tragic death of ex fiancee Naya Rivera as the rapper pens heartfelt tribute on Instagram
Big Sean took to Instagram on Friday evening to post a heartfelt tribute to his ex girlfriend Naya Rivera, who was confirmed dead on Monday at the age of 33.
In the lengthy post, the 32-year-old rapper admitted that he is ‘still grieving and in shock’ over Rivera’s tragic death and that he will always ‘appreciate and cherish’ their time together.
‘Rest In Peace Naya, God Bless your Soul! Thank you for blessing us all with your talent and presence. you are a hero,’ wrote Sean, who was engaged to the late actress in 2013.
Breaking his silence: Big Sean took to Instagram on Friday evening to post a heartfelt tribute to his ex girlfriend Naya Rivera, who was confirmed dead on Monday at the age of 33
Sean marveled at Rivera’s mothering skills to her four-year-old son Josey, whom she shares with ex Ryan Dorsey, 36, as well as the ‘barriers’ she demolished for others in her industry.
‘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. 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,’ concluded the Bezerk hitmaker.
He also included a black-and-white portrait of the Glee star, as well as a photo of her cradling her son.
Grieving: In the lengthy post, the 32-year-old rapper admitted that he is ‘still grieving and in shock’ over Rivera’s tragic death and that he will always ‘appreciate and cherish’ their time together; Big Sean and Naya pictured in 2013
Her boy: Sean marveled at Rivera’s mothering skills to her four-year-old son Josey, whom she shares with ex Ryan Dorsey, 36, as well as the ‘barriers’ she demolished for others in her industry; Naya and Josey pictured on Big Sean’s Instagram on Friday
Rivera was confirmed dead by authorities on Monday, after having gone missing during a lake outing with her son Josey at Lake Piru on July 8.
Before Naya’s body was found Monday, Big Sean liked a string of tweets from supporters, including one that said: ‘Prayers out to Naya Rivera. I hope she is ok.’
Big Sean and Naya got engaged in 2013 following six months of dating, however they split just five months later amid swirling cheating allegations.
Naya discussed the split in her memoir Sorry Not Sorry and revealed that she discovered she wasn’t getting married anymore after reading an article online.
Relationship: Big Sean and Naya got engaged in 2013 following six months of dating, however they split just five months later amid swirling cheating allegations; Big Sean and Naya pictured in 2013
Called off: A statement from Big Sean’s representative said: ‘After careful thought and much consideration, Sean has made the difficult decision to call the wedding off;
She penned: ‘We’d been fighting for five straight days while he was traveling, and then on the one day that he was back in LA, he said he didn’t want to see me.
‘Well, a******, I’ve got a key to your house. I walk in, go downstairs, and guess what little girl is sitting cross-legged on the couch listening to music? It rhymes with ‘Smariana Schmande.’
A statement from Big Sean’s representative said: ‘After careful thought and much consideration, Sean has made the difficult decision to call the wedding off.’
Rivera was most famous for her role as Santana Lopez on the hit television series Glee, which premiered on Fox in 2009 and ran for a total of six seasons.
Glee: Rivera was most famous for her role as Santana Lopez on the hit television series Glee, which premiered on Fox in 2009 and ran for a total of six seasons; Naya and co-star Lea Michele pictured on Glee