When did Big Freedia start dating Devon Hurst? Relationship timeline explored as rapper makes a heartfelt post for partner's death at 38

Big Freedia is mourning the loss of her partner of 20 years, Devon Hurst.

The rapper, born Freddie Ross Jr., announced the tragic news in a post on Instagram on Thursday, May 15. Revealing that he died of complications of diabetes, she wrote:

“I’m devastated to have to announce that today my partner of 20 years Devon Hurst passed away peacefully due to complications from diabetes, surrounded by his loving family." The 47-year-old added: "He is survived by his mother Chareen Hurst, his sisters Meshonda, Stephany and Jayla, his brothers, Steven ,Stephon and Malcolm, his daughter Zyrielle, his son Davone and his nieces and nephews and his partner Freddie Ross Jr.”

While Big Freedia has never outright mentioned when she began dating her partner, her tribute suggests they began dating in or around 2003, though the exact date remains unclear.

Big Freedia reflects on her partner's passing, requests fans to grant her privacy at this time: Read more

In her post on Facebook, Big Freedia wrote:

“He will [be] deeply missed by everyone in this community who knew him and loved him. We take comfort in knowing he is free from any pain and suffering, and is at peace in the loving arms of Jesus Christ 🙏🏾❤️” she wrote. “The Hurst and Ross Family Ask at this time. For everyone to say a prayer for our family and Please Respect Our Privacy!! Public services will be announced once completed!”

While the couple never officially announced it, back in June 2016, the singer took to Facebook to suggest that she and her beau were in the process of getting married:

"Don't worry, me and Devon made up...and we still getting married #relationships #Loveishard #bigfreedia," she penned at the time.

Fans were granted an inside look at the rapper's relationship with her eponymous reality show, Big Freedia Bounces Back, which ran for 4 years, ending in 2017. As pointed out by Us Weekly, in a 2018 recap video posted on YouTube, she can be seen gushing over her partner:

“Devon is my other half, he can make me go up, and he can make me go down,” she said at the time, to which Hurst responded: “Freedia’s love runs deep within me, deep like the ocean, ya hear me?”

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In other news, the Queen of Bounce will release her first full-length gospel album this summer. Two singles from the same, Sunday Best, featuring Tamar Braxton, and Take My Hand are already out. “This song is a celebration of confidence,” said Big Freedia. “...of dressing up on the outside and feeling proud on the inside. ‘Sunday Best’ is about shining from the soul out.”

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