Hearts and prayers go out to Eric B. and his family.

Earlier today (March 17), hip hip pioneer Eric B. revealed that his daughter Erica Supreme Barrier passed away yesterday (March 16) following a car crash in Connecticut on Sunday morning (March 15). She was 28.

Page Six reports the Mini Cooper Countryman that Erica was occupied in stopped in the center lane before it collided with an oncoming truck. She was transported to Hartford Hospital, where she passed due to her injuries. The other driver was not injured.

The producer, DJ and one half of the legendary duo, Eric B. & Rakim took to his social media with a tribute to his daughter. He also thanked everyone for their support, and kept those involved in his thoughts. Amen.

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It is with profound sadness and disbelief that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Erica Supreme Barrier on Monday 3-16-2020 at 6:18pm EST, states Alvina Alston, Eric B’s Publicist. “She fought a valiant fight, however we TRUST GOD & HIS ultimate decision to bring her home. We want to sincerely thank everyone from around the world for the outpouring of support and love during this difficult time. Please continue to keep our family in prayer as we now prepare to lay Erica to rest. This was an unfortunate vehicular accident that claimed her life however, and it’s also crucial that we pray for the other driver involved. Our hearts also go out to him and his family as we hold no ill will in our hearts for those involved. Again, we accept GOD’s will and want to sincerely thank the good samaritans, first responders and impeccable medical staff who cared for our daughter at Hartford Hospital, Hartford CT.” Says Eric B. For exclusive photos and up-to-the-minute details, visit https://www.facebook.com/sister2sister2.0/. Media Contact: Aurora Gordon, [email protected] . About Sister2Sister2.0 Sister 2 Sister 2.0 is the rebranding of the ground-breaking Black celebrity magazine, Sister2Sister, published by Jamie Foster-Brown in 1988. A-listers like, Jamie Fox, Oprah, Gabrielle Union, Tyler Perry, Steve Harvey, Lil Wayne, Floyd Mayweather, debuted on Sister2Sister covers before they were on the public’s radar. Foster-Brown is a tour-de-force in celebrity lifestyles and an established journalists who’s interviewed legends like Dick Clark and Michael Jackson, plus powerhouses. Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Gayle King, to name a few. @moremediahits @therealdjericb #sister2sister2.0 #prayersneeded #prayers🙏🏾 #condonlences #ericb #lovingdaughter❤ #gonebutneverforgotten @therealsister2sister2.0 @madina_milana #madina_milana @revoltTV #revoltTV #Gia_casey @gia_casey #djenvy @djenvy #breakfastclubam Breakfast Club Angelayee #angelayee Rickey Smiley #hiphop

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