Hartford, CT – Eric B. is living a parent’s worst nightmare. The Hip Hop legend’s publicist Alvina Alston sent out a statement on Tuesday (March 17) that confirmed his 28-year-old daughter, Erica Supreme Barrier, had succumbed to the injuries she sustained in a serious car accident.
“It is with profound sadness and disbelief that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Erica Supreme Barrier at 6:18pm EST Monday evening,” Alston wrote.
Eric B. added, “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.”
He ended his statement by expressing his gratitude to everyone who attempted to save Barrier’s life.
“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 in Hartford CT,” he said.
Eric B. later took to his own Instagram account and shared a video of himself with his daughter. He captioned the post with a simple heart emoji.
Eric B.’s longtime partner-in-rhyme Rakim also gave Barrier a proper goodbye Instagram.
“Deepest of condolences to my brother Eric B. and all of the extended family,” Rakim said. “This evening, his daughter Erica passed on after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. 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.”
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According to Page Six, Barrier was driving a Mini Cooper Countryman on I-91 in Connecticut just before 1 a.m. local time on Sunday morning (March 15) when it “stopped in the center lane” and an oncoming truck “was unable to stop in time and impacted the rear of [Erica’s car].”
She “sustained serious injuries,” according to the police report” and was rushed to Hartford Hospital.” Police stated the truck driver was unharmed. The investigation is ongoing.
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