Natina Reed, one of the stars of the group Blaque, has passed away at age 33 from a violent car accident.

According to media reports, Reed was involved in a hit-and-run accident, just a day before her 33rd birthday. Sources close to the late singer said she was hit while walking across an Atlanta street.

Reed is is survived by a son fathered by rapper Kurupt.

A former protege of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes from the super group TLC, Reed came to fame as part of the Atlanta-based group Blaque in 1999 with the release of their debut single, “808″.  Lopes signed the group to her production company, Left Eye Productions.  She also starred in the film “Bring It On” alongside Gabrielle Union in 2000.

Stay tuned for further updates. Below are some of Reed’s most provocative looks during the peek of her popularity. 

Natina, a protege of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, was the rapper in Blaque, whose most famous song was “808.” She is survived by her 10 year old son Tren Brown, whose father is rapper Kurupt

Tomorrow would have been her 33rd birthday. Our prayers and condolences are with the Reed family.