Though she may not enjoy a following as monstrous as her ex-partner’s commands, Melissa Brim boasts a following that touches the half-a-million mark. Occasionally, she reaches out to her ardent followers, sharing something entertaining or even a new story. Mother to Floyd Mayeweather Jr.‘s daughter Iyanna Mayweather, Brim relishes her new role as a grandmother to Kentrell Gaulden Jr., Iyanna, and NBA YoungBoy‘s son. A few hours ago, she shared a footage of her dancing to an old Whitney Houston number through her Instagram story.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s baby mama showers her love on an eternal icon
Born on September 30, 1975, in St Louis, Missouri, Melissa Brim was already a mother to a boy named Devion Cromwell when she met Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in the late 1990s. In 2000, their daughter Iyanna was born. Sadly the couple’s relationship proved short-lived, and they went their separate ways. However, now a successful businesswoman, she runs a Devanna Love Boutique in Paradise, Nevada.
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So early today, followers found her swaying to one of the most well-known singles of the late Whitney Houston. Released on May 2, 1987, ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),’ the song became a runaway success, scaling the top in countries such as Australia, Italy, Germany, and the UK. Reportedly, the song registered sales exceeding six million copies. Displaying deft moves, Melissa Brim wrote, “This how they used to dance in music videos – I love you, Whitney.” Most fans might as well remember in April, she had shared somewhat quirky news of a satellite slamming on Earth. Admirably, she instead questioned the integrity of the information.
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A great diva for all ages
Whitney Elizabeth Houston, born on August 9, 1963, belonged to a musically gifted family. Her mother, a soul and gospel singer, was a Grammy award winner. Starting her career in 1977, Houston, over the years, became one of the best-selling musicians of all time. As per sources, the number of records she sold goes over 200 million. ‘The Voice’ is the only singer to score seven consecutive number-one singles. It has been eleven years since she left the world. Nevertheless, this year, The Rolling Stones, recognizing her immense talent and influence on modern music, ranked her as the second-greatest singer of all time, behind her honorary aunt, Aretha Franklin.
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