Toni Braxton's Niece Lauren Braxton's Cause Of Death Revealed

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The 24-year-old tragically passed away earlier this year.

Nearly two months after Toni Braxton's niece Lauren Braxton passed away suddenly, the medical examiner has concluded their report on her cause of death. According to E! News, the 24-year-old died of a heroin overdose and fentanyl intoxication on April 29. At the time, TMZ reported that a 911 call came in and once emergency responders arrived on the scene, Lauren was unresponsive.

A statement was issued to Entertainment Tonight by the family that simply read, “We ask that you please respect the Braxton family’s privacy in this time of sadness and loss.” Lauren was the daughter of Toni's younger brother, Michael, a singer-songwriter and only male Braxton sibling. In the days following Lauren's death, Tamar Braxton received criticism from the public when she shared that she wouldn't be able to attend her niece's funeral.

“I’ve been M.I.A. because I just cannot bring myself to post about my niece," the 42-year-old told her followers. 'Like, I just can’t do it, but what I did want to say is I want to thank everyone for sending their condolences.” She continued, “I don’t want my sisters or my family to get upset with me, but the things that’s been going on — this is the first time that anybody in my family has passed. Nobody tells you about going to the damn funeral. I don’t have time going to the funeral.” Although she couldn't attend, the entire Branxton family has openly grieved the loss of Lauren by sharing memories and photos on social media.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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