The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta family is mourning the loss of Khadiyah “KD” Lewis, who passed away on May 30 at age 44, her brother Jamaal “Jay” Lewis confirmed. The cause of death has not been revealed.
Elijah Inegbedion, the reality star’s younger brother took to Facebook and posted a tribute to his sister.
“Been at a loss 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
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. 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!”
Lewis gained public attention during seasons 3 and 4 of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, where she was introduced as rapper Yung Joc’s real estate agent and assistant, later becoming his girlfriend. Her time on the show was marked by her confident demeanor and involvement in various storylines.
Outside of television, Lewis was a successful entrepreneur. She held degrees from Florida A&M University and Georgia State University and built a career as a tax consultant and real estate broker. She owned multiple businesses, including a real estate investment firm, a financial services company, and a consulting agency
The reality TV star lived in Atlanta for many years but maintained connections to her hometown in Oklahoma. It’s not clear what KD had been doing in recent years since her time on the show. She stopped posting on social media in 2018, and her professional website has since gone offline, according to The Sun.
Love & Hip Hop is a reality TV franchise that follows the personal and professional lives of people involved in the hip hop music industry. The show features rappers, singers, producers, managers, and their friends and families as they navigate careers, relationships, and personal struggles. Launched in 2011 with Love & Hip Hop: New York, the franchise quickly expanded to include spinoffs in Atlanta, Hollywood, and Miami.
