Karrueche Tran, often linked to football legend Deion Sanders, has spoken candidly about the challenges she faced while preparing for her latest film role. Known for her Emmy-winning work in The Bay, as well as her credits in Claws and The Chi, Tran continues to evolve as an actress and performer.
The actress recently turned heads at a Variety event with her striking appearance and bold style. Yet, behind the glamour, her new romantic comedy Preach, Pray, Love tested her creativity and resolve. In this film, Tran portrays Charlie Jones, a rapper making waves in the hip-hop scene with her fierce energy and unapologetic confidence.
“One of the biggest challenges playing this role was rapping... throughout the movie that is me rapping in the songs LMAO.”
To make her performance authentic, Tran spent over six hours recording in the studio, shaping her delivery to match the energy of her character.
“I didn’t want to just like, go in and just kind of wing it, you know,” she told Black Girl Nerds.
Tran also expressed gratitude to a close friend who supported her during the demanding creative process as she aimed to bring honesty and real artistry to the role.
Karrueche Tran reflects on her growth as an artist and the challenges of finding authenticity while stepping into the role of a rapper in her latest film.