Natina Reed | |
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 Reed arriving at Sony Studios in Los Angeles c. 1999-2001 | |
| Born | Natina Tiawana Reed October 28, 1980 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 2012 (aged 31) Duluth, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | North Atlanta Memorial Park, Dunwoody, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–2012 |
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| Formerly of | Blaque |
| Website | therealnatina.com (archive) |
Natina Tiawana Reed (October 28, 1980 – October 26, 2012) was an American singer, rapper and actress. She was born in Queens and raised in Atlanta, where she pursued a career in music beginning in her early teens. Discovered by rapper Lisa Lopes, she worked as a writer for the girl group TLC. Reed gained notice in the late 1990s as a member of the girl group Blaque. They released two albums: their 1999 eponymous debut album that peaked at number 53 on the Billboard 200, and Blaque Out (2001).
Reed starred as a cheerleader in the 2000 teen comedy film Bring It On. She later appeared as herself in the comedy-drama television series V.I.P. and the 2003 dance film Honey. Blaque disbanded after an unsuccessful transition to Elektra in 2003 and failed an attempt at a reunion in 2010. Reed took a hiatus from music to further pursue acting. In the early 2000s, she was engaged to rapper Kurupt and gave birth to their son. On October 26, 2012, just 2 days before her 32nd birthday, Reed died after being struck by a car near Lilburn, Georgia.