Former Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star Masika Kalysha has spoken out following the tragic passing of her estranged husband.
Jamar Champ was reportedly killed in a automotive accident in Houston on Tuesday, October 28. The crash concerned a car that was driving the incorrect manner on the freeway, in keeping with a information launch from the Houston Police Division.
Shortly after 12 a.m. native time, a silver BMW was heading westbound in eastbound lanes on 6600 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Freeway 10) when it struck a gold Tesla Cybertruck head-on. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Dallas and Officer R. Younger stated the BMW caught on fireplace, and the Cybertruck collided with a blue Freightliner 18-wheeler.
The motive force of the Cybertruck was taken to a close-by hospital in crucial situation, the place he was later pronounced useless, in keeping with police. He was later recognized as Champ by his family and friends, per KHOU. He was 38.
The motive force of the BMW was additionally killed, whereas the motive force of the 18-wheeler was not injured, in keeping with HPD.
Following this tragic information, Champ’s spouse, Masika Kalysha, confirmed his passing in an announcement to TheShadeRoom.
“It’s with profound unhappiness that I affirm the information of the tragic and sudden passing of my partner and father/stepfather of my stunning daughters, Jamar Champ,” the assertion reads. “Throughout this extremely difficult time, I kindly ask for respect and understanding as our household comes collectively to help each other and honor his reminiscence. Your ideas, prayers, and love imply the world to us as we navigate this devastating loss.”
She additionally took to the feedback of her assertion on Instagram, writing: “💔 please pray for me and my ladies.”
Kalysha and Champ tied the knot in 2021 and share one little one collectively, daughter 3-year-old Amari.
In an Instagram Reside video from December 2023, the fact star revealed she had been “separated” from her husband for all of that 12 months, per PEOPLE. In 2024, she revealed throughout an interview that she was “going by means of mediation” together with her “soon-to-be-ex-husband.”