Being in the public eye, Fantasia Barrino has been the center of several rumors and assumptions, and this time around, many speculated that the singer passed away in a fatal car accident.
Recently, videos circulated online claiming that Fantasia Barrino lost her life in a car accident at an unknown location. The clips detailed that the incident happened at a busy highway intersection.
The users mentioned that Barriono was traveling with her husband, Kendall Taylor, when the car catapulted from the road. Further, the singer was supposedly in critical condition due to the sustained injuries.
Moreover, the video added, “Family members were worried as they didn’t know what would happen to her in a few days. This was a surprising turn of events.“
Barrino has been open about her turbulent marriage and the troubles that came with it. Netizens used the incident to tie it to the false rumor about her untimely demise.
Similarly, the creator blamed a dog who apparently ran across the road, making Barrino lose control of the wheels. The impact threw the singer out of the vehicle, causing a life-threatening head injury.
The medical team arrived at the scene immediately, and Barrino and her husband received emergency treatment. Fantasia Barrino had to undergo several surgeries before doctors declared that she had passed away.
After such news, fans were concerned about whether the claims were valid and rushed to confirm if Barrino was alive. To their surprise, Barrino wasn’t aware of the speculations surrounding her demise.
Fans worry about Fantasia Barrino after she was hospitalized for a substance overdosing!
Throughout her career, Barrino has had to tackle several false rumors while managing her real health issues. The singer has been open about her mental health and its effect on her work.
Previously, Barrino canceled concerts across the country after an arm injury sent her to the hospital. Her husband communicated the news with a picture of the singer in the facility.
She had experienced second-degree burns after a car accident in Memphis, Tennessee. The doctors advised her to take bed rest despite Barrino’s wish to perform for her fans.
The 39-year-old singer also had troubles with illegal substances as she started using aspirin and sleep aids when she was thirteen. The regular use had turned harmful as the years passed by.
Due to the overdose, family members hospitalized Barrino in Pineville, North Carolina, and had to attend several therapy sessions to deal with her addiction.
Later, in an interview with People, Barrino opened up about the difficult period in her life and stated, “I’ll never do that again because I have purpose. I’m going to speak into every young people’s life and inspire them.“
Despite her rocky relationship with her husband, the singer mentions that marriage and motherhood have helped her find a new perspective. Barrino details that she wants to live longer for her family.
Additional Information
- Fantasia Barrino was speculated to be filing for divorce from her husband, Kendall Taylor, after learning about his affair. However, the news was false, as the pair made a public appearance during the 2024 Grammy Awards.
- Besides Barrino, her daughter, Zion Quari Barrino, also tackled alcohol abuse and took a 90-day sobriety challenge.
