Irish Grinstead, Member of Iconic R&B Group 702, Passes Away at Age 43

2023-09-19 02:00:03

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Irish Grinstead, Member of R&B Girl Group 702, Dies at 43

Irish Grinstead, a singer in the R&B girl group 702, known for their 1999 hit "Where My Girls At," passed away at the age of 43 on Saturday. The news of her death was announced by her sister and fellow group member, LeMisha Grinstead, on Instagram.

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Sister's Announcement

In the Instagram post, LeMisha expressed her sadness and informed followers about Irish's passing. She described Irish as a beautiful and bright individual who had fought a long battle and was now at peace. LeMisha requested prayers and privacy for their family as they mourn the loss.

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Cause of Death and Medical Leave

The cause of Irish Grinstead's death was not disclosed. However, in December, the R&B group had announced that she was taking a medical leave of absence due to serious health issues.

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A Talented Group

702, composed of the Grinstead sisters and Kameelah Williams, derived their name from the area code of their hometown, Las Vegas. They achieved success with their debut album "No Doubt" in 1996, featuring the popular single "Steelo" with guest artist Missy Elliott. Their second album, self-titled "702," was released in 1999 and included the hit song "Where My Girls At."

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Breakup and Reunion

Following the release of their final album "Star" in 2003, the group disbanded in 2006 and took a hiatus for 11 years. In 2021, the Grinstead sisters participated in the reality TV series "BET Presents: The Encore," reuniting with other former R&B girl group members to create a supergroup and produce an album in 30 days.

Awards and Tributes

702 was recognized with nominations for an American Music Award, a BET Award, and several Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. They won the award for best R&B/soul album of the year by a group, band, or duo for their album "No Doubt" in 1997. Kameelah Williams paid tribute to Irish Grinstead in an Instagram post, expressing her devastation and heartbreak over the loss and reminiscing about their longtime friendship.

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