In Venice Beach, June 2, 2024, Rayna along with her cousin, Kaitlyn were working at a gun violence awareness event put on by Hip Hop 4 Peace; founded by Tina Marie Tyler, Rayna’s aunt/family friend. Kaitlyn invited Jawann to come to the event as they hadn’t seen each other in years since Jawann had left Seattle to begin his professional drum career in LA. Jawann and Rayna hit it off and ended up attached at the hip! They were truly inseparable and knew right away they were going to be together forever earth-side :)
Jawann and Rayna bonded initally over their faith. They both share a passion for Jesus, spreading the gospel to their friends, family and all who listen.
After meeting Rayna and exchanging numbers, Jawann fasted from Rayna to seek clarity on their relationship from God. God gave Jawann a dream of a book with Rayna and Jawann’s names on the top of the first page and a large amount of empty pages as if a story was yet to be written.
Jawann and Rayna both prayed to God asking for a sign, and happened to ask for the same sign; a specifically colored car! Rayna asked for a lavender colored tesla, and Jawann asked for an orange car. They both saw their sign from God simultaneously while on the way to one of their dates!
Jawann and Rayna went to Universal Studios on their third date which sparked their tradition of going to amusement parks whenever they possible could! They love amusement parks so much they have visited every amusement park in SoCal including the Santa Monica Pier!