Jada Bandz, also known as Jada Smith, was a 23-year-old woman from Bayonne, New Jersey, who died in a car crash in North Carolina on June 14, 2020. She was a popular social media personality and aspiring rapper, who went by the stage name Jada Bandz or Jaybandz. She had over 100,000 followers on Instagram and Twitter, where she posted photos and videos of herself and her music. She was also related to the legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson, according to her family.
The Fatal Accident
According to The Jersey Journal, Jada Bandz was traveling with her boyfriend, Tyrell Fornville, and two other friends, Daisia Harris and Brianna Martinez, from New Jersey to Atlanta, Georgia, for a vacation. They were driving on Interstate 95 in North Carolina, near the town of Roanoke Rapids, when their car veered off the road and hit a tree around 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020.
The impact of the crash was so severe that it split the car in half, killing Jada Bandz and Fornville instantly. Harris and Martinez survived the accident, but suffered serious injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but authorities suspect that speed and fatigue may have been factors.
The Outpouring of Grief
Jada Bandz’s death shocked and saddened her family, friends, and fans, who took to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to her. Her cousin, Tasha Robinson, told The Jersey Journal that Jada Bandz was a “beautiful soul” who had a “bright future” ahead of her. She said that Jada Bandz loved music and wanted to pursue a career as a rapper. She also said that Jada Bandz was close to her grandfather, Smokey Robinson, who was devastated by the news of her death.
Jada Bandz’s friends and fellow rappers also mourned her loss and celebrated her talent. One of them was Lil Tjay, a rising star in the hip-hop scene, who collaborated with Jada Bandz on a song called “Move On”. He posted a video of him and Jada Bandz in the studio on his Instagram story, with the caption “Rest in peace Jada Bandz”. He also dedicated a performance of the song to her during a live concert in New York City.
Another rapper who paid homage to Jada Bandz was Asian Doll, who was one of her idols and inspirations. She tweeted “Rest in peace Jada Bandz. I love you so much. You was my biggest fan and I was yours. You always supported me and showed me love. You was so talented and beautiful. I’m so sorry this happened to you. You didn’t deserve this. You will always be in my heart”.
The Legacy of Jada Bandz
Jada Bandz may be gone, but her memory and music live on. Her family and friends have created a foundation called Jada’s Way, which aims to honor her legacy and help other young artists pursue their dreams. The foundation also organizes events and fundraisers to support causes that Jada Bandz cared about, such as mental health awareness, domestic violence prevention, and animal welfare.
Jada Bandz’s music is also still available on various platforms, such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Music. Some of her songs include “No Hook”, “Bandz Up”, “Savage”, and “Money Talk”. Her fans continue to stream and share her music, and hope that one day, she will get the recognition and respect that she deserved.
Jada Bandz was a vibrant and talented woman, who touched many lives with her personality and music. She had a lot of potential and passion, and was taken away too soon. Her cause of death was a tragic accident, but her legacy will live on. Rest in peace, Jada Bandz.
