The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta family has lost one of its own.
Khadiyah "KD" Lewis died on May 30 at age 44, her brother Jamaal "Jay" Lewis shared. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
"This has been an extremely emotionally devastating time," he told The Shade Room in a June 5 statement. "All prayers, condolences, and well wishes are sincerely appreciated."
Khadiyah's younger brother Elijah Inegbedion also spoke out about her passing, writing on Facebook in a tribute to the reality star, "Been at a lost for words for some days now. And to think that I’ll ever have the words to describe the person you’ve been and the legacy that you left behind would be erroneous."
"Long Live my sister Khadiyah Lewis," he continued. "You left behind a legacy most individuals can only dream of. Thank you for loving me the way you did and always having my back no matter what."
Elijah added, "God blessed me when he made me your baby brother and for that I am eternally thankful. You are forever on my mind and in my heart. I love you!"
Khadiyah rose to fame in 2014 on season three of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, during which she was in a relationship with rapper Yung Joc. She went on to appear on the following season as a supporting cast member.
Outside of reality TV, Khadiyah studied at North Springs High School in Atlanta before earning a degree from Florida A&M University. On her Instagram profile, she described herself as an "entrepreneur/speaker/consultant/accountant" and "brand ambassador."
A memorial service will be held on June 14 at her birthplace in Oklahoma City, Okla., according to her online obituary,
"She was a mentor to many, offering guidance and support to those aspiring to succeed in the business world," the tribute read. "Her legacy is one of inspiration, determination, and unwavering confidence."
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