Who is Donovan Mitchell’s Rumored Girlfriend Coco Jones?

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are flying high. Their 15-0 start to the season is the best in franchise history, and the guard is having an All-Star caliber part to play in it. There is already a clamour that he should be in the MVP race. With intrigue about his and Cleveland’s astonishing form at an all-time high, Brandon Jennings came out with a theory. He believes Lady Luck is shining on the guard because he’s in a relationship (rumored as of now) with Coco Jones.

While she’s a celebrity, for the benefit of the uninitiated few, here’s everything you need to know about the Grammy-winning singer.

Who is Coco Jones?

Jones is a 26-year-old actress and singer from Tennessee. She first gained fame at the age of nine after she competed on Radio Disney and finished runner-up in the show’s third season. Her incredible singing ability earned her a deal with the Disney.

She made a few guest appearances in the Disney Channel original show, So Random! However, her most notable performance was in the Disney Channel original movie, Let It Shine.

Coco Jones’ success

Coco began her journey in the entertainment industry by stealing the show while on Radio Disney. Around the same time, she sang the National Anthem during an LA Rams game in St. Louis, while her father Mike Jones, who was a defensive end for the team, proudly watched from the sidelines. A good 16 years later, she performed the anthem once again, prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens in September 2024.

Jones won the Grammy in the same year, receiving the award for Best R&B Performance for her hit song, ‘ICU’. Her acting career also flourished alongside her singing journey.

In 2022, Jones landed a major role in the hit show Bel Air. It was a remake of the hit ’90’s sitcom, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which made Will Smith a household name. She plays the character of Hilary Banks.

Coco has been around sports for a long time

Although music was Jones’ first love as a child, and the entertainment industry her calling, she grew up around sports. Her father, Mike, played in the NFL for 12 seasons and is a legend among Rams fans.

Mike became a timeless icon in Pro Football history for making “The Tackle” on the final play of Super Bowl 34 that helped the Rams beat the Tennessee Titans and become champions for the first time in franchise history.

Her brother Mike Jones Jr. followed their father’s footsteps and pursued a career in football. He went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft but signed a three-year, $2.7 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Coco followed the footsteps of her mother Javonda Jones, who is a session vocalist.

Coco and Donovan’s rumored relationship

Jones and Mitchell sparked dating rumors after they were spotted at an Usher concert in Brooklyn. In a video posted by a fan, they were seen holding hands and enjoying each other’s company.

In July, Jones and Mitchell attended former 76ers minority stakeholder Micheal Rubin’s famous All-White party. However, the two did an excellent job of not being photographed together. The rumors gained traction after Coco attended a Cavaliers game in Cleveland.

They are yet to confirm the rumors, but all signs point at them dating.

Mitchell is likely to not give credence to the reports by commenting on them. Instead, he should, and will focus on enjoying leading the Cavaliers’ charge, while also enjoying Jones’ company and the finer moments it provides.