Blaque's Natina Reed Is Laid To Rest

Blaque's (Natina Reed) Laid To Rest photo's credit: Rolling Out

Natina Reed in Remembrance

It's been nearly a week since the disturbing news reports flooded the internet reporting the death of Blaque's emcee of the group, the late Natina Reed. As previously, reported Natina Reed was struck and killed in a car accident on October 27, 2012.  Since, then authorities have yet to find a reasonable explaination of circumstances that led to this event. However, retract their statement of this being a hit and run, as they reported that the driver of the car remained with Natina on the scene well until after authorities arrived. 

Rolling Out reports, 

"Today marked the funeral for a beloved singer, mother and actress whose body was laid to rest by a bevy of family and friends. Natina Reed, 32, was funeralized in Lithonia, Georgia Saturday, November 3, at Abundant Life Church. As previously reported, Reed passed away after being struck by a vehicle in Gwinnet County, Georgia. Details on her passing are still skimpy as police continue to investigate.

Rollingout was on hand for the service and noticed a packed out crowd of the bereaved for the fallen singer. Attendees included the late songstress’ baby’s father Kurupt of ‘Tha Dogg Pound’ fame as well as her bandmates Shamari DeVoe and Brandi Williams. Both ladies looked noticeably distraught as they were surrounded by family members who struggled to support them as they walked in. Also on hand was Ronnie DeVoe, the husband of Shamari, who comforted his grieving spouse.

Several portraits of Natina adorned the sanctuary of the church that was also blanketed in flowers in Reed’s honor.A choir was also on hand to accompany a series of personal tributes given by funeral attendees. Overseeing today’s service was Atlanta funeral director Willie A. Watkins who spoke briefly with Rollingout about the tragic occasion.

Below are photos of funeral guests during today’s ceremony. Rollingout extends it condolences to the Reed family." -danielle canada

Blaque's Natina Reed Dies One Day Shy Of Her 33rd Birthday

Natina Reed one day shy of her 32 birthday

Happy Birthday is an order, to the late Ms. Natina Reed. Natina Reed, who was part founder and one third,  of the former group, Blaque, died last night after an apparent hit and run accident. Natina Reed, was the late  Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez's protege. Left Eye signed the group to her label after watching them perform.  Natina starred in the hit movie "Bring It On" alongside her group members and Gabriel Union.   In 2001, Reed was engaged to rapper Kurupt. In 2002, she gave birth to their son Tren Brown after the group was dropped from their label. Reed and Kurupt were separated. Reed was the cousin of former Destiny's Child member Farrah Franklin. This story is so sad, as Natina Reed has died one day short of her 33rd birthday. Happy Birthday Natina.

Natina Reed and Kurupt

According to TMZ,

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, according to a number of notable Atlanta figures. Check out my favorite Blaque Song, "Bring It All To Me".