Reality star and entrepreneur Masika Kalysha is facing an unthinkable loss this week after her estranged husband, Jamar Champ, was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash in Houston. The heartbreaking news has fans flooding social media with condolences and prayers for the former Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star and her family.
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According to KHOU 11, the fatal wreck happened just after midnight on October 27 along Interstate 10 near Washington Avenue. Investigators say a BMW going the wrong way slammed head-on into Champ’s Tesla Cybertruck, sparking a fiery crash that claimed both drivers’ lives. The impact reportedly pushed the Cybertruck into a nearby semi-truck, forcing authorities to shut down the freeway during early morning rush hour.
Champ, 36, was a former college football player turned entrepreneur, known for his business ventures and community ties.
Masika released a heartfelt statement to The Shade Room, confirming the devastating news:
“It is with profound sadness that I confirm the news of the tragic and unexpected passing of my spouse and father/stepfather of my beautiful daughters, Jamar Champ,” the statement reads. “During this incredibly challenging time, I kindly ask for respect and understanding as our family comes together to support one another and honor his memory. Your thoughts, prayers, and love mean the world to us as we navigate this devastating loss.”
The two were married in 2021 and share a 3-year-old daughter, Amari. While their relationship had faced challenges with Masika revealing during a December 2023 Instagram Live that they’d been “separated” for much of that year, the pain of losing someone who once held such a big part of her life is still heavy.
In 2024, she publicly mentioned they were “going through mediation” with her “soon-to-be-ex-husband.”
Now, the reality star has turned to her faith and her fans for strength, asking supporters to “please pray for me and my girls.”
As authorities continue to piece together what led to the crash, including whether impairment or other factors were involved, loved ones and fans alike are remembering Champ not just for how he died, but for the life he lived.
One thing’s for sure: the loss has hit home across social media, where folks are sending love and lifting Masika and her babies in prayer.