Natina Reed Biography: Net Worth, Songs, Height, Parents, Age, Ethnicity, Boyfriend, Movies, Death

Natina Tiawana Reed, professionally known as Natina Reed, was an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress.

She was best known as a founding member of the R&B girl group Blaque, for starring as Jenelope in Bring It On, and for appearing in Honey.

Discovered by Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Reed also wrote songs for TLC before achieving success as a performer.

Natina Reed
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Natina Tiawana Reed
Stage Name:	Natina Reed
Born:	October 28, 1980
Died:	October 26, 2012 (age 31 years old)
Place of Birth:	Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African American
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Paul Reed, Tamara Goodridge
Siblings:	Niesha Reed, Genni Reed, Michael Whalen
Relationship:	Kurupt (2001–2003)
Children:	Tren Brown
Occupation:	Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Actress
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Natina Reed was born on October 28, 1980, in Queens, New York City, before relocating with her family to Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of four. Natina was raised by her parents, Paul Reed, a reverend, and Tamara Goodridge.

She had two sisters, Niesha Reed and Genni Reed, and one brother, Michael Whalen. From an early age, she displayed a passion for music, writing, and performance, playing drums in her father’s church and writing poems and jingles.

She attended Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia, where she continued developing her artistic talents. Her religion was Christianity.

Career

Natina Reed‘s career began after she was discovered by Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, who recognized her songwriting talent and hired her to write for the iconic girl group TLC. She later became a founding member of the R&B trio Blaque, alongside Shamari Fears and Brandi Williams.

Blaque achieved commercial success with hits including “808,” “Bring It All to Me,” and “I Do.” Their debut album, Blaque (1999), earned Platinum certification in the United States and established the group as one of the leading female R&B acts of the era.

Alongside her music career, Reed expanded into acting. She made her film debut as Jenelope in the hit cheerleading comedy Bring It On (2000), a role that became memorable among fans of the film. She later appeared as herself in V.I.P. and had a cameo performance with Blaque in Honey (2003).

Although Blaque’s third album was never officially released, Reed remained involved in music and attempted a reunion with the group before her untimely death in 2012. Her contributions to late-1990s and early-2000s R&B continue to be celebrated.

Awards and Nominations

• Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1999) – Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist – Nominated (with Blaque)
• Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2000) – R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Group, Band or Duo – Nominated (with Blaque)

Personal Life

Natina Reed was 31 years old at the time of her death. Her past relationship was with rapper Kurupt (Ricardo Brown), to whom she was engaged between 2001 and 2003, although they never married.

They had one son, Tren Brown, born in 2002. She stood approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.

She enjoyed songwriting, poetry, and mentoring young artists. On October 26, 2012, she tragically died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a highway in Duluth, Georgia, two days before her 32nd birthday. Authorities ruled the driver was not at fault.

Net Worth

At the time of her death, Natina Reed had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million USD. Her income came primarily from music sales with Blaque, songwriting, acting, live performances, and royalties.

The commercial success of Blaque’s Platinum-selling debut album, together with her appearances in popular films such as Bring It On, contributed significantly to her financial success and lasting influence in R&B and pop culture.

Filmography

Films

• Bring It On (2000) – Jenelope
• Honey (2003) – Herself (with Blaque)

Television

• V.I.P. (2001) – Herself (with Blaque)

Discography

Albums

• Blaque (1999)
• Blaque Out (2001)

Notable Singles

• 808
• Bring It All to Me
• I Do
• As If
• Ugly

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