Multiple sources including MTV, Huffington Post and Global Grind, amongst numerous tweets from close sources have reported that 32 year old, Natina Reed passed away late last night as a victim of a hit and run acciden. TMZ has now released these details:,
"According to the Gwinnett Police Department, the driver of the vehicle that hit Reed called 911 at 10:30 PM last night. She was pronounced dead at Gwinnett Medical Center 29 minutes later. A press release said that Reed "was in the roadway on Lawrenceville Highway near Hamilton Road when struck.Police say the investigation is ongoing, but say the driver "was determined to be not at fault and there are no charges pending."
MTV Reports:
"Singer Natina Reed, who was well known as a member of the 90s group Blaque died early on Saturday morning after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in Atlanta. The driver took off after the incident.
The news was revealed in tweets from those close to her, including group member Brandi Williams. Reed is best known as one-third of the Atlanta-based girl act, who achieved success for their hits "808" and "Bring It All to Me," which featured 'NSYNC's JC Chasez. The rapper also parlayed her musical success into an acting career, starring in the 2000 hit comedy "Bring It On" along with her group members. Reed would have turned 33 on Sunday. She was a protégé of the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, who also left behind a girl group, TLC, in 2002.
Reed is survived by her 10-year-old son, Tren Brown, with rapper Kurupt.
Social-media sites lit up shortly after news broke of the singer/actress' passing with a string of remembrance posts for Reed, including Blaque member Brandi Williams' heartfelt message: "Last night the world was changed forever, life will never be the same....she was my sister."
"Man. in eerie Left Eye fashion....rip to Blaque's Natina Reed," the Roots' ?uestlove tweeted, along with the video for Blaque's "808."
"Bring It On" co-star Grabielle Union kept it simple, writing, "#RIP #Sad #BringItOn." Others, like producer Isaac Hayes III, shared his grief through photos, posting a picture of the star on Instagram with a caption that read: "R.I.P. Natina Reed of the Group Blaque. Killed by a Hit & Run last night. So sad."
News of the raptress's passing also started plenty of Twitter trending topics, including Blaque and Natina Reed. Recently, Reed was rumored to be back in the studio with Blaque to work on an upcoming album".
Fellow Blaque members Williams and Fears-DeVoe issued a joint statment today:
"We are devastated by the loss of our group member, sister and friend Natina Reed. Because of the enormous support of Blaque fans and our love for each another, Blaque officially reunited this fall and we were in the process of working on a new album and a reality show. Natina continuously embodied the pioneering spirit of Blaque and her undeniable creativity touched the hearts of fans everywhere. Natina was a mother, sister, accomplished songwriter, artist and friend. We ask for your prayers at this time for Natina's family. She will forever be missed and her global influence eternally felt. We thank God for the experiences we shared"."May Natina Rest In Peace" -PnkB
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