Many of us may remember when Natina Reed, member of the ’90s R&B group, Blaque, tragically died some years ago, but sadly, most of us had no idea that her sister also died less than a year after Natina.

Everyone was stunned when the late Lisa Left Eye Lopes’ (of TLC) protege,’ Natina Reed, tragically followed her mentor in death ten years later in 2012 — just two days shy of her 32nd birthday. So, you can only imagine the shock and pain Natina’s family faced when her sister, Niesha, sadly passed away soon afterwards. Scroll down for details of their tragic deaths below…

Details Of Natina Reed’s Tragic Passing

Natina Reed is best known from Blaque’s 90’s hits, “I Do,” “808,” and “Bring It All To Me,” but she also was an actress in the 2000 pop culture classic movie, Bring It On. For those who don’t know about Natina Reed’s death, we’ll start with those details first. On the night of October 26, 2012, Natina Reed was killed after she’d walked to a local store and was accidentally struck by a car on a dark highway in Gwinnett County, Ga, just 12 miles away from her home. The driver of the car called 911 around 10:30 p.m. and stayed with her, trying to help her until police and paramedics arrived. Natina was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 10:59 p.m.. The driver was never charged and found not to be at fault.

Natina had a few legal run-ins shortly before her death, that stemmed from reported alcohol related incidents (one D.U.I. charge in 2011 and a disorderly conduct charge in 2012), but it was never discovered why Natina was standing on the road of such a dark highway, alone, the night she was killed. Here’s what the Gwinnett County police stated at the time:

“It’s kind of a dark lit area,” said Sgt. Rich Long. “There is not really anything in that area that’s open at that time of night, that would be any kind of a draw to a person up there.”

Natina’s Ex/Son’s Father – Rapper Kurupt – Stepped Up For Her & Their Child…
Natina had one son, who was 10 at the time of her death, with her ex-boyfriend and former Death Row rapper, Kurupt.

Although Kurupt and Natina were no longer dating at the time of her passing, Kurupt felt that it was only right that he cover all of the expenses for Natina’s funeral, as well as the repass gathering, following her services.

Four years prior to Natina’s untimely death, Kurupt gained custody of their son, Tren. Following Natina’s death, their then-10 year old son continued living with Kurupt. Although it was never clearly stated why Kurupt had been primarily raising their son on his own, there were talks around the industry that Natina had fallen on hard times.

It was also reported, in the incident report for Natina’s accidental death, that she was living at an extended stay motel in Norcross, GA. Her mother, Tamar Goodridge, later explained that Natina was not homeless, but that she “was in transition, about to move into a new home” at the time of her passing.

Details On Sister, Niesha Reed-Steven’s Tragic Death

On August 9, 2013, ten months after her sister, Natina Reed’s, death, Niesha Reed-Stevens mysteriously passed away. She had just gotten married 6 months prior and had a young son at the time. Here are the only details that were reported at the time of her death:

Via HipHopEnquirer: The sister of former singer Natina Reed, of the 90’s group Blaque, was found dead in her Atlanta home. Niesha Stevens body was discovered dead by her seven-year old daughter who was home at the time while her husband Tim Stevens was at work. The couple had only been married since February of [2013].

Blaque Group Members Brought To Tears While Singing At Natina’s Funeral

The remaining Blaque group members, Shamari DeVoe (reality TV star/wife of New Edition’s, Ronnie DeVoe) and Brandi Williams, sang a very emotional tribute for their late friend/group member, Natina Reed, during her funeral service. This is hard to watch, because the singers were clearly in extreme grief, but it shows just how loved Natina was and how much she is truly missed. Watch her fellow group members sing their hearts out, honoring their musical sister at her funeral in Lithonia, Ga….

Natina’s sister, Niesha Reed-Stevens,’ funeral was also held in Lithonia, Ga. and there are no available images of her services.

Maybe it’s not meant for any of us to understand why beautiful souls, like Natina and Niesha, have to leave this earth so young, but it’s another sad reminder that we should express our gratitude and love to our loved ones every chance we get, because tomorrow isn’t promised to any of us. May both Reed sisters continue to rest peacefully and may their children and loved ones be at peace.

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Their need for privacy is very understandable, not all celebs wanna broadcast every aspect of their lives, nor should they be expected to. But we’re glad they’re finally letting the world see their mini-DeVoes

Ever since their birth announcement though, fans have been getting hella anxious to see the “@DevoeTwins” and became increasingly more aggressive with their online requests to Ronnie as time went on. If you didn’t already know, Ronnie is a pretty avid social media user, which gives his fans far more opportunities to shoot him messages on his online posts. These days, no matter what type of picture, meme, or video Ronnie posts, it’a almost guaranteed there will be comments from fans, urging him to show his baby boys once and for all.

Well, fans no longer have to wait, because their two lil’ men were just posted on their very own Instagram page, chillin’ in their furry Halloween pumpkin onesies. Ladies and gentlemen, meet “@DeVoeTwins”…

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They look exactly like Ronnie don’t they?!! Well, on second thought, they look exactly like Shamari, right?!! Hol’ up…they look EXACTLY like BOTH, Ronnie and Shamari…especially since the Mr. and Mrs. always did look like they could be siblings, or at least play-cousins, with their uncanny resemblance.

Anywho, the most important factor in all of this, is that the “@DevoeTwins” are happy and healthy. They’re also damn near celebrities themselves, after all of the anticipation that’s built up about them. With their own social media page, they’re gonna have thousands of fans before they can barely digest solid foods in their little tummies…LOL. Looking forward to seeing what wonderful journey life has in store for Ronnie’s and Shamari’s mini-me’s. Congrats to the DeVoes once again and be sure to follow their babies on Instagram.

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Their Past Pregnancy Updates & Announcements

Many New Edition/BBD fans recall when Ronnie (49) and his wife/Blaque singer, Shamari DeVoe (37), made their initial baby announcement back in February 2017. Fans were excited for the first time parents. Then the DeVoe’s hit us with bigger news in May, when they revealed that they were expecting not one, but TWO mini-me’s.

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By June, came what Shamari called the “the best Gender Reveal Announcement Ever!” That happened when Ronnie announced, to both Shamari and the world, what gender their babies were gonna be, during a BET New Edition performance. They performed on stage in front of backdrop that was lit up in the color blue and Ronnie shouted into the mic, “Shamari rub your belly for those two boys for me baby!” Check that out below…

Ronnie Surprises Shamari With His Baby Gender Reveal…

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At that time, they hadn’t announced how far along they were in their pregnancy, but based on the photos they shared, it was pretty evident that Shamari was pretty far along in her pregnancy.

As months went by, Shamari was just as beautiful as ever and rocked her pregnant swag very well. She and Ronnie did several photo shoots to capture those precious moments for their babies to eventually see. Their fans were also enjoying the pregnancy updates that Ronnie and Shamari would regularly post on social media.

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The updates suddenly came to a screeching halt after July 10th though, which was the last pregnancy photoshoot they shared online, with this caption:

shamaridevoe: Giving life is the essence of creation; where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body is a miracle of wisdom

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Their Mysterious Silence

The DeVoe’s then went uncharacteristically radio silent on social media and fans started wondering if the babies and Shamari were okay. By July 30th, Ronnie only posted a photo of a baby’s hand, holding an adult’s finger, along with a bible verse. All the while, fans were leaving comments asking if everything there was any trouble of any kind with the babies or Shamari. They still never got a reply from Ronnie, nor Shamari.

Ronnie Confirmed Birth Of Their Twins

However, about a month later, Ronnie finally resurfaced on social media and eventually confirmed that he was officially a daddy to their twin babies. He didn’t show any photos, nor give the names of their baby boys, other than referring to them as “@DeVoeTwins”…but fans were super excited just to see all of them happy.

Shamari DeVoe’s Quick Snap-back Body

Fast forward to now and Shamari has finally reappeared at N.E.’s Ricky Bell’s 50th birthday celebration and surprised their fans with her snap-back body. It all went down on September 27th. Here are a few of the photos:

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If our guest-imations are correct, The DeVoe’s had their boys some time between July 10th and July 30th. That would mean that by the time Shamari attended Ricky’s b-day party, lookin’ like her throwback pre-baby self, at best case scenario (if she gave birth on July 10th), she was only 11 weeks post baby birth. At worst case scenario (if she delivered on July 30th) she was just 8 weeks post baby birth, when she cheesed it up for the cameras at the Sept. 27th b-day shindig.

Daaaaamn Shamari! Either her workout regimen is intense, or she’s got some MEAN bounce-back genes…or maybe it’s a little bit of both. Whatever it is, props to Shamari DeVoe, because she looks great and most importantly, we’re very happy that Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie DeVoe’s baby boys are healthy.

We still don’t have pics of the twins, but check out more pics of the New Edition fellas and their lovely wives and friends turning up at Ricky’s party below (be sure to swipe the Instagram photos)…

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“SURPRISE!! Guess what we’re having? —> #TWINS!! <--- That's right, the DeVoe Twins are coming!!"

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With two little mini-me’s on the way, Ronnie and Shamari are most definitely gonna have their hands full as first time parents. But they have a lotta love and a lotta family to pitch in. For one, Ronnie comes from a huge family and they all seem really close. From his two twin brothers, to his moms, whom he calls ‘Mom Dukes,’ to his many cousins, aunts, and uncles…the DeVoe’s alone, got that babysitting game on lock. Pretty sure Shamari’s fam’ will be helping out too.

By the way, now that the DeVoe’s are having kids, that only leaves one New Edition member who is still without child at this time- Ricky Bell. We’re not sure if Ricky (49) and his wife, Amy Correa (34), want children or not, but one thing is for sure, between Ricky’s N.E. brothers’ 18 kids combined (Bobby: 7; Ralph: 4; Mike: 4; Johnny: 1; Ronnie: 2)- he and Amy have more than enough N.E. babies to shower with love.

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@bigrondevoe: Today I want you to join me in wishing my beautiful, loving, talented, strong, ambitious, funny, witty, intelligent and most importantly, GOD fearing wife @ShamariDeVoe the biggest #HAPPYBIRTHDAY on the planet! Yah-Mon! • I LOVE you to #LIFE babe…! And, I thank GOD for sending me an angel, a soul mate and a best friend to share the rest of my life with! • Lastly, of all the great things to happen in #2017 so far, GOD has blessed us with the greatest! —> A #NEWEDITION TO OUR FAMILY…….

Now this only leaves Ricky Bell and his wife, Amy, as the last New Edition couple in the no child zone. Will we be hearing baby rattles and goo-goo sounds in their future anytime soon as well? Only time will tell…

But for now, we wish Mr. and Mrs. DeVoe a happy, healthy baby! And we’re sure his mother, Flo DeVoe, is as happy as can be.

By the way, in case y’all missed it, check out the REAL footage of the now infamous Ronnie and Shamari DeVoe wedding that brought the New Edition brothers back together after years of beefing. Bobby Brown cut up at the reception..

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