Deyjah Harris, the 20-year-old daughter of rapper T.I., took to her popular social media page, where she opened up her soul in an emotional post dedicated to her late aunt and confidant, Precious Harris.
Deyjah Harris posted a sweet photo where she posed next to her look-alike aunt, whose real name is Antoinette Chapman. Both ladies shared huge and radiant smiles.
In the caption, T.I. and Niko‘s daughter confessed that she greatly misses her aunt.
Precious Harris, a beloved member of the famous Harris family and star of T.I. and Tiny’s Family Hustle on VH1, passed away in early 2019.
The sister-in-law of Tameka “Tiny” Harris suffered a tragic accident that left her unconscious. She was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where she died nine days after the car accident.
Precious Harris was known around Atlanta for her many charitable works.
Deyjah Harris began her post by wishing her aunt a happy birthday and sharing a story that explains why she was so important to her and her journey to womanhood.
The influencer and mental health advocate wrote: “Happy heavenly birthday auntie precious?? I miss you so much. I remember in December 2018, I was supposed to do my senior speech. I was told to invite family members, but because I didn’t want anyone to know who I was related to/didn’t want people to treat me differently…I didn’t tell anyone. Little did I know, my teacher emailed my mom + dad’s side, letting them know about it. As I was walking to the gym, I stopped at the end of the hallway and just so happened to look to my left..and you were sitting there. I came to you smiling and said “AUNTIE PRECIOUS!?!? what are you doing here!!!? how’d you know about this????” and I remember you telling me that you know about everything + how you’ll always show up for me. you were the very first person there, and I couldn’t believe you found out about my speech? I wish I could go back to that moment just to freeze time.”
Deyjah Harris confessed to often wondering what would have been different if her aunt was still physically present to guide her.
Would she have gotten into her dream school? Would she have launched a business?
Miss Harris revealed: “I wonder what life would be like if you were still around today. Maybe I would’ve gotten into the schools I told you I planned on going to or started one of my businesses or something already. idk. There is so much I wish I could call you about to ask you questions or just to hear your opinion on certain situations. you’re my Gemini twin, so I know that only you would’ve been able to understand the thoughts I have or the emotions I experience from time to time. ”
The young reality TV star spoke about the guilt she feels for not spending more time with her aunt. She also confirmed that the death of her aunt has changed her dramatically.
She concluded by: “Auntie precious, I miss you so much, and I wish I would’ve reached out more when you were still physically here. Part of me feels guilty for feeling as bad or sad as I do because, again, when you were here, I didn’t really call you or see you as often as I should’ve. I miss you so much, auntie precious; I’ll never stop missing you or thinking about you. The day I lost you, I lost myself too…even though I didn’t really know WHO I was before then, I know that I’ll never be that Deyjah again, though, because you’re no longer here. The pain will always be there. I miss you so much, and I’ll never stop saying it. I’m just so grateful that you’re finally at peace + reunited with your loved ones again. I can’t wait to be with your spirit again one day. I love you, and I miss you… so much?✨”
Deyjah Harris has been following in her aunt’s footsteps — she has been using her massive platform to speak about mental health.
She gives helpful tips and writes deep and penetrating guides to help those battling/struggling with mental and emotional issues, all while bravely sharing her personal experiences and traumas.
