Jamar Champ was killed early Tuesday when a wrong-way driver crashed into his Tesla Cybertruck on a Houston freeway, ending the lifetime of the 38-year-old entrepreneur and estranged husband of Masika Kalysha.

In accordance with the Houston Police Division, the lethal collision occurred simply after midnight alongside Interstate 10. Champ had been driving westbound when a silver BMW barreled towards him within the mistaken path and hit his car head-on.

The influence propelled Champ’s Cybertruck into an 18-wheeler whereas the BMW erupted in flames.

Champ was taken to a close-by hospital in important situation however later died from his accidents. The BMW driver was additionally pronounced lifeless on the scene. Authorities haven’t but launched the motive force’s identify.

Champ, who based the Champ Academy and was energetic in mentoring youth, leaves behind his 3-year-old daughter, Amari, whom he shared with Kalysha. He additionally helped elevate 9-year-old Khari, Kalysha’s daughter with rapper Fetty Wap.

Kalysha, identified for her roles on “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” and “Rising Up Hip Hop: Atlanta,” addressed the tragedy on social media with a cryptic message that hinted on the heartbreak.

“God woke me up at 2:00am… I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t know why. Jesus Christ … Pray for me and my children please,” she posted on X, previously Twitter.

In an emotional Instagram video, she requested media retailers to delay protection till she might converse to her youngsters straight.

“Phrase spreads quick to youngsters and though my children aren’t on social media, numerous their mates are, and numerous, all their dad and mom are. And I don’t need my children to search out out at college earlier than I can inform them,” she stated.

Masika Kalysha and Champ started courting in 2020 and married in September 2021. They welcomed Amari the next yr, however by 2023, the connection had unraveled.

Earlier this yr, Kalysha described their divorce proceedings as “vicious” throughout a purple carpet interview, confirming they had been in mediation.

Regardless of their separation, Champ remained concerned in his daughter’s life, typically sharing pictures of household celebrations and milestones. His remaining Instagram posts included scenes from current birthday events along with his youngsters.

The Houston Police Division is continuous its investigation into the wrong-way crash that killed each drivers.

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