Who is Melissa Brim?
Melissa Brim is an American Model and Entrepreneur. She is famous for being the ex-girlfriend of the famous boxer Floyd Mayweather. She was born on 30th September 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri. She has over 424K followers on Instagram where she posts tempting photos and videos.
Full Name- Melissa Rene Brim
Profession- Model & Entrepreneur
Why Famous- For being the ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather
Date of Birth- 30th September 1975
Age- 49 years old
Birthplace/Hometown- St. Louis, Missouri
Religion- Christianity
Zodiac Sign- Libra
Ethnicity- Mixed (African-American)
Food Habits- Non-vegetarian
Marital Status- Unmarried
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Melissa Brim Age is 49 years old as of 2025. This year in September, she will turn 50.
Early Life
She was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Brim grew up in a working-class Christian family. When she was 16 years old, she got pregnant and for this she left her high school. Then she started working in multiple jobs—bartending, modelling and waitressing. In order to support herself and her newborn son, Devion Cromwell.
Physical Appearance
Height- 5 feet 5 inches
Weight- 55kg approx.
Hair Color- Dark Brown
Eye Color- Brown
Skin Color- Wheatish
Body Type- Fit
Family & Relationships
Parents and Siblings
Brim was born to James and Tina Brim. James was a businessman, and Tina was a nurse. While growing up, she had a good relationship with her brother Bubba Brim.
Husband & Relationships
She dated famous boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. between 1998 to 2000. However, she has not married yet. She met him at a Las Vegas casino lounge when she was 16 years old. There, they exchanged numbers and started talking to each other. Soon after that, they came into a relationship. Their relationship has lots of on and off due to their personal ups and downs.
Floyd supported her financially—opened a boutique business for her in 2014. When they broke for the first time, they did not talk for five years. The reasons were involved physical assaults—struck her jaw with a car door & punched her body in February 2001, and hit her in the neck five months later. For this, in 2002, he pleaded guilty to both offences—fined $3,000, sentenced for 48 hours of community service, and received a suspended six-month jail term.
Children
She became a mother at the age of 16 with her first child, Devion Cromwell, from her previous relationship.
She gave birth to another child named Iyanna “Yaya” Mayweather with Floyd. In 2021, Yaya became a mother, giving birth to Kentrell Jr with rapper NBA YoungBoy.
Career
She initially worked as a hostess at the Rio Hotel & Casino. She supported her family by working here. Later, she trained and worked as a cosmetologist and massage therapist. In March 2014, she opened Devanna Love Boutique & Beauty Bar in Las Vegas. This boutique specialises in women’s fashion, accessories and beauty services. Then in 2020, this boutique transitioned into an online-only store. She also runs her skincare business named Rich Skinn—offers plenty of beauty products.
She was featured on the TV series for the first time in 2008, named Mayweather 24/7. Then in 2012-14, she made her guest appearance on Access Daily and on The Dr. Oz Show. Further, she also appeared in different interviews about her boutique and personal narratives.
Melissa Brim’s Guest Appearances on The Dr. Oz Show and Access Daily
Melissa appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, where she talked about her mental and emotional growth. However, her time on the show was limited, but she stated how important it is for women to take care of their emotional well-being.
Further, Melissa also made a few appearances on Access Daily. She talked openly about her journey as a single mom. Further, she also showed her love towards fashion and how she built her boutique business, Devanna Love Boutique, from nothing.
Melissa Brim Net Worth
Melissa Brim Net Worth is believed to be around $500K to $1 million. She earns from her co-founded Devanna Love Boutique & Beauty Bar in Las Vegas.
Controversies
Domestic Violence Incidents with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
In 2001, Floyd was found guilty of two domestic violence against Melissa. The first incident happened in February 2001, when her jaw was hit on a car door, and a punch to the face and body during a heated argument. The second incident happened in July 2001 where he hit on her neck—just after five months.
Public Backlash in 2020 over Mayweather’s Birthday Wish
She received public backlash from the public for wishing Mayweather a happy birthday on Instagram in February 2020.
Association with Iyanna Mayweather’s Legal Trouble
Her daughter, Iyanna, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in April 2020. Iyanna allegedly stabbed Lapattra Jacobs, another woman involved with rapper NBA YoungBoy. It happened during a fight at the rapper’s home. This case went viral in the media, but indirectly, it brought attention to Melissa.
Social Media Handles
Trivia
Before meeting Floyd Mayweather Jr., she became a mother of a son, Devion Cromwell.
At the age of 16, she became a mother.
She met Floyd Mayweather Jr. while she was working as a hostess at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Melissa described herself as a “tomboy” before dating Mayweather.