Lil Mama's Mother Passes...

BET has confirmed reports that rapper Lil Mama's mother, Tyra Kirkland has passed. Continue reading to find out more information. My condolences go out to Lil Mama and her family...
Teenager rapper Lil Mama’s label, Jive Records, confirms that her mother has died. Though official announcements from her or her representatives have yet to be released, reports say that Tyra Kirkland was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2003. Lil Mama (born Niatia Jessica Kirkland) was in Atlanta, GA preparing for the next show with labelmate Chris Brown’s Up Close & Personal Tour when she was told. She has left the tour to be with her family in NYC.
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