It’s a sad time in the Hollywood and music community, as Natina Reed, a member of the R&B singing trio Blaque and actress from the hit movie “Bring It On,” was hit by a car as she walked in an Atlanta suburb on Friday night and was killed. As of press time, police are not sure why the singer was walking on the Atlanta highway.

The singer’s birthday would have been last Sunday, and she would have been 33 years old.

According to People magazine, police received a call at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday from the driver of the vehicle, who called 911 while a passenger performed CPR, but Reed was pronounced dead when she was taken to the hospital.

Gwinnett County Police Sergeant Rich Long says police are investigating the accident. They driver of the car was pronounced not at fault.

Reed leaves behind her 10 year-old-son, Tren Brown. Rapper Kurupt (formally known as Ricardo Emmanuel Brown), his father said, “Myself and Tren…would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this sad time. This is a tremendous loss to our family. Natina was a great person, and I wish everyone had the opportunity to meet her and know her as I did.” Reed and Kurupt were engaged in the early 2000s. Reed provided the hook for the rapper’s solo single, “It’s Over.” The two never married.

Reed and bandmates – Shamari Fears DeVoe and Brandi Williams – performed the hit songs “Bring It All to Me” and “808.” Blaque was getting ready to write a new album and star in a reality show.

Her bandmates Devoe and Williams issued this statement: “Natina continuously embodied the pioneering spirit of Blaque and her undeniable creativity touched the hearts of fans everywhere. Natina was a mother, sister, accomplished songwriter, artist and friend. We ask for your prayers at this time for Natina’s family. She will forever be missed and her global influence eternally felt. We thank God for the experiences we shared.”

From everyone at Nicerazzi, our thoughts and prayers go out to Natina’s family at this difficult time.