Coco Jones signs ‘biggest deal’ after engagement to NBA star

Coco Jones is ready to happily ever after with her fiancé NBA, Donovan Mitchellbut she recently joked that the idea of ​​”forever” trips her up. During an interview with PEOPLE, Jones, who rose to fame on the Disney Channel before becoming a bona fide R&B star, got engaged to the Cleveland Cavaliers player in July 2025, and as their special day approaches, the “Headline” singer reflects on the gravity of her next chapter.

Jones and Mitchell excited social media users in the summer of 2025 when they shared pictures and videos of their heartwarming engagement. In a recent interview, Jones opened up about the moment, calling it “indescribable” before joking about the “real, everlasting commitment” that comes with marriage.

“I think about my life so much like business, and I’m like, ‘Girl, you need to stop. This is the biggest contract I’ve ever signed.’ Do you know what I’m saying? It’s a real and eternal commitment,” she said. said. “I talk about forever, I sing about forever, and then I’m like, ‘Oh, it really is forever. Okay, word, word.'”

Both Jones and Mitchell have had busy years, with the “Bel Air” actress releasing her debut album and Mitchell dominating his eighth season in the NBA. Both stars have been seen supporting each other at their events, and according to Jones, seeing Mitchell in action is a “blessing” that she wasn’t ready for.

“It’s a blessing to have someone who gives so much to their career and their brand,” she said. “Sometimes in friendships I would say to myself, ‘I’m so sorry. I just gave it my all and I don’t have anything else.’ And I feel like sometimes people don’t understand that. They say: “Girl, what? You do your job. I’m doing my job. What are you talking about? »

Jones added that she and Mitchell both gave their all to their careers, and that’s one thing that bonded them in their relationship. “I feel like we speak a different language, which really makes me feel seen. And he’s my biggest cheerleader, so I feel like I can never doubt myself around him. It just doesn’t happen that way,” she said.

Elsewhere in the interview, Jones opened up about wedding planning and admitted that she hasn’t yet found time in her schedule to dedicate to the ceremony. However, to ease people’s minds, Jones promised that she would reach this stage of the process soon. “I’ll take this time. Stop playing with me,” she said. “It will be done, okay?”

Online, Mitchell gave her followers a behind-the-scenes look at her engagement to Jones, sharing a stunning image of the two hugging and kissing against the backdrop of the sunset. Another carousel slide featured aerial video of the moment Mitchell popped the question.

And while the couple has given fans a glimpse into their relationship online, Jones has hinted that there won’t be many more of these moments. “If it were up to me, you wouldn’t know,” she said. “But I have to give a little because it’s not right. It will be mostly private and intimate, and with a pinch of sharing, it’s caring.”