Eric B.’s daughter Erica Supreme Barrier, 28, has died after a car crash in Connecticut on Sunday.
Erica passed away Monday evening from injuries sustained in the crash, according to The Real Sister2Sister 2.0.
A rep for the 80s rapper issued a statement on her death.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“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,” the rep said.
The statement continued: “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.”
According to a police report obtained by Page Six, Erica was in a Mini Cooper Countryman around 1 am Sunday when her car “stopped in the center lane,” and an oncoming truck “was unable to stop in time and impacted the rear of [Erica’s car].”
The other driver was not injured, according to police, but the investigation is ongoing.
Rakim, half of the iconic hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, expressed his condolences in a post online.⠀⠀
”Deepest of condolences to my brother Eric B. and all of the extended family. This evening, his daughter Erica passed on after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident,” Rakim said. “Erica was the brightest of stars, and while we miss her physical form greatly, we will celebrate her life and her energy eternally. Please put a blessing in the air.”
I deeply loved her, my little angel.