Masika Kalysha’s funeral photos stir major online backlash
*Masika Kalysha is under fire after posting emotional photos from the funeral of her estranged husband, Jamar Champ. The reality star shared a 21-photo carousel on Instagram showing moments from the November 8 service.
Images included Kalysha sobbing over Champ’s casket and hugging her daughters during the procession. The post quickly went viral and caused controversy across social media platforms. Critics accused her of exploiting a private tragedy for profit.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ star defends her grief after photo criticism
Kalysha, 40, is best known for her time on “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” and her Khari Barbie Beauty brand. She responded to the backlash with strong words.
In her Instagram Stories, she wrote, “I will NOT be explaining myself.” She told critics upset about her post, “Go f*** yourself and unfollow me.” Supporters praised her for standing firm in her grief.
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Jamar Champ’s tragic crash and Masika’s heartfelt tribute
Champ, 38, died in a fiery wrong-way car crash on a Houston freeway on October 28, 2025. His Tesla collided with another car and was hit by a semi-truck.
Though they were separated, Kalysha handled the funeral arrangements. She described the loss as “the worst news of my life” and shared videos mourning his death.
Internet divided: Mourning or performative social media moment?
Online reactions to Masika Kalysha’s funeral photos were mixed. Some users on X called the post “bizarre” and “tacky.” Others said she was exploiting her daughters’ pain for likes.
One Lipstick Alley user wrote, “Hiring a photographer to follow you around your estranged husband’s funeral is bizarre.” Another added, “Nothing is sacred anymore.”
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Kalysha’s social media history adds fuel to critics’ fire
This isn’t Kalysha’s first brush with controversy. In 2020, she staged a fake kidnapping video to promote her OnlyFans, later calling it “distasteful.”
Before Champ’s death, she had also posted cryptic messages shading him, like warning women not to date men they once rejected. That history raised some questions about the sincerity of her grief.
Supporters say Masika Kalysha’s funeral post is her truth
Not everyone saw the post as inappropriate. Some X users defended Kalysha, saying grief doesn’t look the same for everyone.
“Let her mourn him,” one post read. “There aren’t any rules to this.” Others said sharing pain can be a form of healing, especially for public figures.
Children at the center of the controversy
The presence of her children in the photos brought another layer of criticism. Viewers were disturbed by images showing her daughters visibly grieving.
One user commented, “Why would you put your baby’s out there like this?” Still, some believe it was part of honoring their father and showing unity as a family.
Why this Masika Kalysha funeral moment resonates online
The photos sparked a larger conversation about how celebrities mourn publicly. Is it cathartic sharing or clout-chasing? For many, it raised questions about boundaries in the age of social media.
Kalysha’s post may have opened wounds, but it also shed light on how people cope with loss in digital spaces. As of November 25, the story is still trending and dividing opinions.
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