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There are unconfirmed and confirmed reports stating that singer and rapper Natina Reed f rom the group Blaque has died. Apparently she was inv olved in a hit and run accident while crossing a street in Atlanta.  Natina Reed is best known for her work with th e group Bla que. Natina Reed c o-wrote the group's most popular single 808 produced by R. Kelly.  In later year s when Blaque disbanded (before reuniting in later years) sh e dated rapper Kurupt and toge ther they share a child.  R.I.P. Miss Natina R eed  

| In 1999 the trio Blaque released their self-titled debut album which featured the R. Kelly produced first single, "808". The single went gold. For the album's second single, the group chose "Bring It All To Me" which featured N'Sync. The third single was "I Do". The album features material written and produced by Mariah Carey and Cory Rooney(who produced for Jennifer Lopez). Some of my favorite songs include, "Leny", "808", "Mind Of A King", "Don't Go Looking For Love", and "Release Me". ---------------- Now playing: Amerie - Show Me via FoxyTunes

Video vixen and sometimes rapper Gloria Velez is asked about Nicki Minaj and she has a lot to say. Click here to find out what Gloria think of Nicki Minaj and I promise its not anything you haven't heard. Do you all remember Natina Reed from the group Blaque? Well she was recently arrested for cocaine possession; disorderly conduct; and prostitution. The singer has definitely fallen on hard times obviously. The singer once dated rapper Kurupt and the former couple share a child together. Kelly Price is returning to music with a new album entitled; "Kelly". The first single; "Tired" should be leaking out soon. Make sure you all be on the look out for that. ---------------- Now playing: Trina - By Myself via FoxyTunes

For nearly 20 years, R. Kelly has wrote and produced many hits not only for himself but a host of female artists. At one time he was simply known for the songs he solely wrote and produced for females; many of them becoming anthems in their own rights. Check out some of those songs below! Blaque - 808 I remember when I first heard this song and learning that R.Kelly wrote it, I wasn't surprised. I know R. Kelly has a particular style of writing but I do like how this song was written. Truth Hurts - The Truth R. Kelly produced this underrated gem from Truth Hurts' debut album, Truthfully Speaking in which he also shares guest vocals. I like the thumping beat here and the lyrics of course which signal R. Kelly as the King of ghetto soul. Nivea - Laundromat Being label mates with R. Kelly has its perks. He is likely to produce a cut for your album. That was the case for Nivea when he wrote and produced, "Laundromat". When the song was released as a single, it was during ...