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.

According to the Houston Police Department, the lethal collision occurred simply after midnight alongside Interstate 10. Champ had been driving westbound when a silver BMW barreled towards him within the flawed route and hit his automobile head-on.

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

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

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 increase 9-year-old Khari, Kalysha’s daughter with rapper Fetty Wap.

Kalysha, identified for her roles on “Love & hip hop: Hollywood” and “Growing 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 kids please,” she posted on X, previously Twitter.

In an emotional Instagram video, she requested media retailers to delay protection till she may communicate to her kids immediately.

“Word spreads fast to children and although my kids aren’t on social media, a lot of their friends are, and a lot of, all their parents are. And I don’t want my kids to find out at school before I can tell them,” she mentioned.

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 crimson carpet interview, confirming they have been in mediation.

Despite their separation, Champ remained concerned in his daughter’s life, typically sharing pictures of household celebrations and milestones. His ultimate Instagram posts included scenes from latest birthday events together with his kids.

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

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