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R.I.P. – Natina Reed of “Blaque” Dead at 32 – Official Statement Released… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Oct, 27 2012 | Written by ATLien
Sad news today. Natina Reed, member of 90′s R&B girl group Blaque, was killed in a hit-and-run accident as she walked across a street in Atlanta, GA, last night (October 26, 2012).

Tomorrow would have been her 33rd birthday.

Details below…Nothing has been confirm by mainstream media but several notable Atlanta industry heads have confirmed the news online and off.

Reed, a protege of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, had been struggling with drug & alcohol addiction and had been arrested several times over the years.

She was a member of the 90’s girl group Blaque, best known for their song “808”…

Natina had also appeared in the movie “Bring it On” alongside Gabrielle Union.

Shortly after news broke of the singer/actress’ passing, Reed’s fellow Blaque group member, Brandi Williams, sent out the following heartfelt message:

Reed is survived by a 10 year old son Tren Brown, whose father is rapper Kurupt. Prayers and condolences go out to Reed’s family and friends during this trying time.

UPDATE 10/27/12 3:30pm: I just received an official statement from Blaque and the Left Eye Music Family:

Please see the official statement from Brandi Williams and Shamari Fears-Devoe regarding the untimely passing of Blaque group member Natina Reed.

On Behalf of Blaque and the entire Left Eye Music Family,

“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.”

VIDEO: Bring it all to me – BLAQUE

R.I.P. Natina Reed (October 28, 1979 – October 26, 2012)
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In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Natina Reed, R.I.P.
- Tiffany Banks via Facebook
  
  Strange….Why does this story start off talking about previous drug and alcohol abuse? Was that a factor in her getting run down last night?
- Leonard Jackson via Facebook
  
  This is the ‘rapper’ from the Group Blaque. WOW! R.I.P. Natina
- Wesley Bigworm Stith via Facebook
  
  Damn thats so sad. I hope he/she turn theirselves in. Smh.
- hotdogsonthegrill
  
  Wow very sad smh RIP
  
  JENNY JONES!!
  
  YES EXTREMELY SAD!!! BUT I JUST READ THE STORY ON WBTV.COM AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT A HIT & RUN. SHE WAS KILLED CROSSING LAWRENCEVILLE HWY WALKING FROM THE STORE HEADING HOME. SHE WAS HIT AT 10:27PM BY A RED HONDA ACCORD. THE LINK IS BELOW. RIP TO HER…….JENNY JONES!!!!
  http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/atlanta-based-singer-reportedly-killed-hit-and-run/nSp6T/
  
  Florida
  
  OMG somebody hit her while she was crossing the street? That is awful. We are losing too many artists too soon
  
  Natina Reed gone too young
  Aaliyah gone too young
  Left Eye gone too young
  Biggie & Tupac gone too young
  that white dude from the Lost Boys movie
- Shenoah White via Facebook
  
  Happy Early Birthday(10-28)….RIP Tina, angle gone too soon!!!
- scooby
  
  Very sad R.I.P
- Deidre Armstrong via Facebook
  
  Very Sad .. rest in peace
- Karifa Lucas via Facebook
  
  sad
- Dean Spencer
  
  I hate how you include previous links of MUGSHOT stories in the story of her passing, you have no class at all… Loooved how K.Micheeeeelllllee not "wassername" carried your ASS StraightFromTheASSSS.com
  
  ATLien
  
  Thanks for visiting! And when you talk to ‘wassername’ please thank her for the free promo too (((hugs)))
  
  Peaches&Cream
  
  ^^^ LMAO! Yes maam ATLien. You betta tellum
  
  dujac
  
  it looks to me like it was natina that had no class
  
  guest
  
  Be careful how you speak of those who have passed away! Think of her family and friends.Especially her son.You should be ashamed! She had problems AS WE ALL DO! She also had success!!!! You will leave one day too! I hope someone has something nice to say about you! From your post,I doubt that they would.I feel sorry for people like you!You will probably come back cursing and trying to take low blows,but who cares! RIP Natina.
  
  Smookumms
  
  I know thats right.. who was she to judge anyways
- Vay
  
  Praying for Tren and the family…sad indeed. RIP Natina.
- Julia Anderson via Facebook
  
  Omg!! This is so sad!!prayers go out to her son and family!!!!!
- wrong
  
  rip>>>>>>>>>>
- Marquita Lee via Facebook
  
  Rip this sad as hell
- Auriol Camille Elysee Simmons via Facebook
  
  so sad she die da day before her b-day which is really sad
- Leonard Jackson via Facebook
  
  Prayers definitely go out to her family and son during this difficult time. No man knows the day nor the hour is a VERY true scripture-based saying.
- Jus Jai via Facebook
  
  So shocked!
- Sista Jenkins via Facebook
  
  So sad…smh!
- Nina Jeanine Henderson via Facebook
  
  Wow! I’m in shock! Damn with!? RIP
- Kenneth Williams via Facebook
  
  Left -eye called her lil angel home RIP to both women
  (meant as her musical star, not child)
- Leslie Marie James via Facebook
  
  oh my god
- Leah Wyche via Facebook
  
  Wow man I used to love her!!!
- bay2theA
  
  RIP…loved that album when i was in High School. i hope her son has been in the care of his father b/c the past couple years she’s been a mess. the irony of someone with a dui being hit and killed as a pedestrian is not lost on me. i was hoping that she’d be one of those comeback success stories…
- Sharon No Bull Phillips via Facebook
  
  Rest in peace love. Prayers going to ur love ones
- Kevin M. Zimmerman
  
  R.I.P to Natina Reed from the girl group Blaque.
- Tomieka Mims via Facebook
  
  So sad. She was a talented young lady. I feel for her son losing his mom tragically. RIP Natina
- Dee dee
  
  Awww….so sad. "You been touched by an angel." That’s my favorite line that she used in Bring It On…
- Mona Love via Facebook
  
  Prayers goin up!
- Shakira Marshall via Facebook
  
  Smh p.i.p
- Chris LuvinTina Sanders via Facebook
  
  R.I.P Natina …only God knows
- Suthernhummingbyrd
  
  So I was just listening to "Bring It All to Me" earlier this week-my fave song by them. I can’t believe she passed away. Left Eye also died in a vehicle-related incident and was around, if not, the same age. That’s eerie….And ty, Michelle, for the back story, because I never knew she even had legal issues. Hopefully this will inspire someone to put down that bottle or don’t get behind the wheel while drinking…I pray she wasn’t under the influence when this happened. Happy Birthday and Rest in Peace, Natina.
  
  ATLien
  
  You’re welcome love. It’s a sad story…
- Canthelpbutlove Shakeya McDuffie via Facebook
  
  Wow, I was just singing boom like an 808 yesterday….smh
- 2bme
  
  Gone too soon..I pray for the family especially her son..Left Eye is waiting with open arms
- Peaches&Cream
  
  R.I.P.
- Just Wondering
  
  This is so sad. Last night I couldn’t sleep so I went on youtube to catch up on my Funky Dineva’s video’s and he had just interviewed Brandi of the group. After the interview, it made me start to reminisce so I listened to all their stuff on there. When I seen this on FB I was shocked just because I was just listening to them. To think I am in CA and was up at the wee hours of the morning so it’s possible I was listening to them as she was dying, my prayers are with her family.
- Robyn Luvmysteelers Hill via Facebook
  
  Rest In Heaven
- Pamela Carnegia via Facebook
  
  What a tragedy…..may they find the driver soon.
- Pamela Carnegia via Facebook
  
  Loved that song 808!
- Straight From The A via Facebook
  
  Confirmed… official statement from left-eye music group has been released. http://straightfromthea.com/2012/10/27/r-i-p-natina-reed-dead-at-32/
- Demetrice Lee via Facebook
  
  Love the song #IMGOOD#.. When she was with the music group BLAQUE.
- Gwendella
  
  I’m good was and is still my song. What a sad story. Prayers for her son and family. Rest in peace Natina.
- Ms_Gwinnett
  
  The AJC is reporting that this was not a case of hit-and-run, as being reported. The driver that struck her actually called 9-1-1. Plus, this happened near Lilburn (OTP), not Atlanta. Sounds like to me that she walked out in front of the car. It not uncommon for people to take their lives in this type of fashion. But hey…I could be wrong…
  
  R.I.P. Natina
- Taneisha SimplyMe via Facebook
  
  Sooo sad!! Prayers are with her fam especially her son!
- Peaches
  
  R.I.P. Natina Reed!
- Moni
  
  Wsbtv just updated their Facebook stating that it wasn’t a hit n run and the driver is the one who called the police. No one is facing charges at this time. And there were only two witnesses: the driver and passenger. Just an "update" just in case you didn’t see it.
- Bee
  
  SO sad. May she rest in peace. Prayers are with her son.
- Jermaine Romeo via Facebook
  
  rest in peace my condolences to her family…
- LXL
  
  Never heard of her but my condolences to the family, close friends, and fans.
- No Ma’am
  
  I hope they find the person who did this. Is there no surveillance footage of what happened?
- Daryl D. Smith via Facebook
  
  Wow,.I’m so sorry to hear this.. Please be safe at all times, take a double look at anything these days..
- sasha
  
  I love how those writing the official statement thought it was appropriate to plug their reality tv show. Scum!
- stlchick
  
  I remember the group Blaque, although I can’t recall any of their songs at this moment. What a beautiful young lady. And to die right before her birthday? How sad. Does she have children? My heart goes out to her family, friends, fans and loved ones.
- mon88
  
  rip natina
  wtf is going on i find it weird her and lefteye who played similar roles died in similar fashion
- Chris
  
  Another Tragic Death of a young & talented Singer, that was clearly Murdered, by the ILLUMNATI.
  
  Hit & Run, on a Roadway …!
  
  Just before Halloween & another Blood Sacrifice for the ILLUMNATI, to carried out their diabolic Plans, for the "New World Order."
- selena
  
  God help us please i feel i lost my lil baby brother all over again!!! Bless her son an family god thank u amen!!!! Rip happy 33 birthday today angel.
- ALM
  
  Such a gorgeous, gorgeous lady. She’s even beautiful in the 2011 mug shot that you linked to.
  
  The music business is something else. I bet the after effects of the music business was a the cause of a lot of her run ins with the law. I believe that one of the members of Blaque (Brandi I believe) is at Georgia State University completing a degree now. I read in "Sister 2 Sister" I believe where she was quoted as saying that people at GSU were being mean and giving her a hard time. Brandi realized that she needed a back up plan outside of music and separate from her husband Ronnie of New Edition.
  
  RIP Natina
- Dana T
  
  This is terrible news… Just terrible.
  
  Dana T.
- Kim
  
  "We’re so sad, but while we have your attention… look out for our new album and reality show"
  get the F*ck outta here… something isn’t right with that
- Gossipgirl
  
  TMZ reported that the person who hit her called 911 and was not charged. I don’t think this was a hit and run Michelle…then again I could be wrong.
  
  ATLien
  
  You’re right… I did new post with more details: http://straightfromthea.com/2012/10/29/authorities-seek-answers-in-death-in-natina-reed/
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