Love After Lockup fans remember Daonte Sierra from his love affair with Nicolle Bradley, who wanted to use and abuse him. He then moved on with fellow cast member, Lindsey Downs, but that also ended in heartbreak. Now, he is struggling and is begging fans and followers for help. Keep reading for more on what Daonte needs and why.
Daonte Sierra Struggling & Suffering
It was hard for Love After Lockup fans to watch Daonte Sierra get played by Nicolle Bradley. He was there when she was released from prison, and the Newport News, Virginia, local showered Nicolle with everything she could have wanted and more. Yet, she was bleeding him dry financially, while seeing other people behind his back. Moreover, she had no intentions of being intimate with Daonte, and he soon saw that he was being used. Eventually, he returned with fellow show alum Lindsey Downs, but she felt he was too possessive and needy.
That ended, and he found love with a much younger woman, Addy Brewer. The two welcomed a son together, but she was just a teenager when she got pregnant, and that caused drama. However, as of February 2026, they split, and now, he has fallen on hard times. The Love After Lockup alum shared a GoFundMe along with photos in the hospital. It seems that he has been having immensely painful seizures. Due to the seizures, he has been out of work for six months and needs funds to support himself and his son.
He did note that he is doing what needs to be done in order to get his work affairs in order. However, Daonte Sierra shared that this is a process, as is anything. He admitted he is sticking his tail between his legs because he wants to be able to provide for his son. Moreover, he knew when he needed help, and he went and asked for it. The goal of his GoFundMe is $2K, and with 35 donations, he has raised almost half of that.
How This Will Come Together
With this money, Daonte Sierra hopes that he can cover six months’ worth of living expenses, his recovery, and care. In his slideshow, the Love After Lockup staple even shared a snap of himself and his son. Some followers questioned if he did not make enough from the show, while others were incredibly supportive:
- Theres nothing wrong with asking for help sometimes .. and i think its absolutely sad that certain people in the world make others feel like sh*t just because they ask for help … I hope u r at least feeling a little bit better since leaving the hospital
- Everyone needs help every now and then… there’s no shame in asking… praying for you and your precious little boy
- Scary stuff! Sending healing vibes!
Hopefully, Daonte heals up fast, he reaches his goal, and his job shows up for him in the way that he needs it. Are you shocked that this is what happened to him? Moreover, do you remember him from Love After Lockup? Let us know in the comments below.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.
