Remembering Jamar Champ – Husband of ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Star Masika Kalysha— Killed in Car Crash
Inside the ‘Thoughts of a Made Man’
Jamar Champ was an entrepreneur, investor, and community leader who was recently killed in his custom made Tesla Cyber truck in a head-on collision in Houston, Texas by a drunk driver .
Jamar was the husband of Love & Hip Hop reality TV star, Masika Kalysha— I had the honor of calling Jamar a friend.
Our paths first crossed at one of his restaurants in Houston. I can remember seeing his Facebook posts highlighting his family—his wife and kids. Becoming a father profoundly changed his life, and he proudly shared that journey with the world. He wasn’t just a father to his daughter but embraced his role in his wife’s daughter’s life as well.
Every time Jamar and I spoke, it was about business. He had a passion for impact and legacy giving and wanted to use his wealth to make a difference.
In a world where toxic masculinity is often the stereotype associated with men of his stature, Jamar was a model example of manhood, gentle parenting, and being a devoted “girl dad.”
For many men struggling with identity and understanding what it truly means to be a man, Jamar’s autobiography, Thoughts of a Made Man, offers a valuable resource for understanding the mindset of an exemplary man who lived with purpose, vision, and integrity.
The world lost a bright light too soon, but Jamar’s influence lives on in every life he touched, every business he built, and every word he shared. I honor him not just today, but every day, as I continue to witness the impact he made ripple through the lives of others— He was 38.