Amani was Deon's late brother's son who joined the Derrico family and quickly bonded with them. Amani's passing in July 2024 after complications from a liver transplant devastated the Derricos. Meeting Amani inspired Gg to continue cancer treatment to build relationships with her new family members.

Deon Derrico and his family are mourning the death of the Doubling Down With The Derricos stars nephew, Amani Barkley. Amani joined Doubling Down With The Derricos in season 4 when he met the family for the first time and established a relationship with them. Amanis death delivered a heartbreaking blow to the Derricos during an already difficult time in the aftermath of Deons recent divorce from his wife, Karen Derrico.

Deon and Karen are the parents of 14 children. They have four sets of multiples, each conceived naturally. Doubling Down With The Derricos documents Deon and Karens stern but loving approach to managing their chaotic household.