702’s Kameelah Williams & Lemisha Fields Talk About the Tragic Loss of Irish Grinstead

Legendary R&B group 702 sits down with “Tamron Hall.” Group members Kameelah Williams and Lemisha Fields reflect on the tragic loss of Irish Grinstead, their third bandmate who passed away last fall. Plus, Kameelah tells the #TamFam about her book “Zack’s Favorite Socks,” which was inspired by her son who has autism. Don’t miss it!
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[@whoaitsreesy]

I really feel for Misha. After Irish’s passing, she loses her parents not long after, back to back. Prayers to the Grinstead family.

[@reneesingleton]

To lose your sister, then lose your mother a couple of months later, and then lose your father a month after that (3 significant people within 6 months) is devastating. My heart breaks for their family. Definite prayers up for them.

[@cjohnson_]

Omg that's terrible. Not to mention their other sister who passed many years ago. She was a twin. 😢

[@marriejames01]

They say death comes in 3s.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Oh my goodness 😢 I know kameelah lost hers in a similar way they have both been through it prayers to them both .

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

​I know my goodness her parents and 2 of sisters in such a short time kameelah also lost her mom and dad in a similar fashion 😢 15 years ago misha's sister and irish's twin passed away 💔 it's really sad.

[@GODis_N_ctrl]

🕊️Irish Definitely Deserved This Showcasing MOMENT 🕊️ Thank You for Having 702 on your SHOW!

[@EGYPTSCOTT882]

Most definitely 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Karl671]

Well put

[@kourtneycarpenter7284]

R.I.P. Orish and Irish 🙏🙏❤❤

[@Karl671]

Indeed

[@Alondajones8]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@spicyhot2552]

RIP Orish and Irish 🕊 🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊

[@princetonnnn6085]

one of the BEST girl groups of ALL TIME. 702 deserves their flowers. RIP IRISH. Meelah & Misha look amazing still.

[@SeekingGreetings]

A little too late. 😔🙏🏽

[@TPIN-l8x]

Yes 💯

[@EGYPTSCOTT882]

MOST DEFINITELY 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@akinyianderson4075]

"Gotta Leave" and "Get It Together" were my favorites Luv ya Ladies of 702

[@dzg8937]

Beep Me 911 is still my jam!!!

[@jelease9681]

THTS missy song they featured on tht ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Immeallday]

Yeap

[@clariseharrington8252]

Yeeeees!

[@Karl671]

Me too

[@ZebraLens]

Im so glad Tamron Hall recognized this amazing group. They don't get enough acknowledgement from the industry.❤❤❤

[@Karl671]

Yes

[@soulquarius5892]

It wasn’t mentioned in the interview but Meelah’s mother also passed a year before Irish. My prayers are with them both at this time 🙏🏽 I grew up on 702. I listen to their albums through singing word for word. They deserve their flowers 💐

[@ThinkingLikeAVIRTUOUSWoman]

Tamron did mention it… the father died too 😢

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

@@ThinkingLikeAVIRTUOUSWoman That's Misha, who is the one onscreen. Meelah is the one in the actual studio, wearing the bob.

[@ThinkingLikeAVIRTUOUSWoman]

@@user-dv3kq3rm4h Yes, that was my mistake. I looked right at Meelah's name and thought of Misha lol

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

​@@ThinkingLikeAVIRTUOUSWomankameelah 's dad passed away and so did her mom and misha parents did too it's very sad.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

​@@ThinkingLikeAVIRTUOUSWomankameelah 's dad passed away and so did her mom and misha parents did too it's very sad.

[@mrlij6534]

Meela is a stunner. RIP to the amazing Irish- Tamron doing great work highlighting people who deserve it

[@rashadhaughton22]

Thank you Tamron for interviewing this classic group!!

[@kristenmotton4062]

Irish is still sadly missed 🙏😔😔😔😔😔

[@Richkaraoke2022]

Man I cried during this entire interview…. I remember the sisters on the BET show a years or so ago and it was so dope seeing them again….RIP to Irish …. Just a beautiful woman

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Did you like the show overall

[@Itsmerhey1999]

I stop watching it when they left the house

[@brandystanback5004]

Yes the show was called The Encore

[@NstntVntage]

Longtime fan. So heartbroken for Misha. Sending them lots of love.

[@Karl671]

I know

[@douglassmith3951]

RIP to your lil lil sister message. 702 live long and strong

[@TheTrevis_]

Here's the weirdest thing, weeks before Irish's passing, I was jamming to their song "Trouble" non-stop for a whole week. I even took a pic on IG and tagged that song because that's what the mood was for me. So when I heard that Irish had passed, my mouth dropped to the floor. I just couldn't believe it. I've been a fan for years XOXO

[@missmimideon2452]

I loved that song and that whole album. I Still Love You is a major vibe.

[@TheTrevis_]

@@missmimideon2452 YES I AGREE! That "Star" album was UNDERRATED!

[@ricardored207]

We were listening to KRISS KRIS “JUMP” the day before CHRIS KELLY passed away‼️ So I definitely know the feeling

[@TheRetiredHotGurl]

I had been playing "Word Iz Bond" which Irish leads on, the week before she passed. No apparent reason, just wanted to hear it every day. I was floored as well, when the news hit she passed.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I was playing no doubt and it happened not soon after 😢.

[@ChiTownHQ]

We in the black community knew what tragedy happened to 702, but hat off to Tamron for bringing this story forward to the mainstream audience. They deserve this platform.

[@The_Office_Of_Eternal_Affairs]

YES

[@MekaM83]

RIP Irish, I still can't believe it. Love 702.

[@emorylamar]

Lord Please bless 702 and especially Misha 😢the way she lost both her sisters and her parents I pray that god keeps her covered

[@ShanJ80]

I am one of 702 biggest fans, thank you for this interview and keeping Irish memory alive R.I.P Irish ☘️

[@markmenez4097]

Such a legendary group love them irish was such a sweet soul. When i meet them they all was so diwn to earth. ❤❤

[@still730bf]

I STILL bump 702's music, like it just came out 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@km4336]

Me too!

[@AT-zl6dk]

I miss those simple days Early 90’s and early 2000’s So much fun watching music evolve over the years. Every group was unique and the solo artist had their own look & style. Just overall great moments.. everyone was wearing the latest fashion which was affordable. Magazine captured the essence of the artist. Music video premiere date was exciting and awaited CD release dates. I love now but back then everything was just done with ease.

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

The Group 702, from the Originals to the final 3, deserves their respect and 💐 🫶🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@likedbymany1]

💯

[@Itsmerhey1999]

Facts

[@ljr1908]

I am the same age as Irish so when she passed, it really hit hard. They are one of the main groups I grew up with I was a fan of. My heart really goes out to Misha because she has lost so much in a matter of months. 💕

[@IAmTheOne2025]

I LOVED 702 growing up. Irish was my favorite. I wanted to be just like her. R.I.P beautiful soul 🤍

[@FCLaney]

I always loved them but when I saw the sisters on encore, I just wanted to protect them! They were so innocent and not with the foolishness, now to know what she was going through, wow! I have to be nice to strangers because they could be going through the worst at home.

[@cakeyourpicsures4180]

Yeah whenever I think about what people was saying about them it makes me mad.

[@Itsmerhey1999]

Me to, I hate how people talk bad about them

[@Itsmerhey1999]

@@cakeyourpicsures4180me too

[@MsDaniB314]

It’s still surreal that Irish is gone. She had such the sweetest spirit and she was so pretty. I Still Love You is my favorite 702 song. It brings back so many memories. I heard it a lot at the skating rink when I was younger. I really enjoyed this interview. Much prayers and love to both ladies and their families.🙏🏾💜

[@darienwilliams6070]

Just saw them at the Black Music Honors last May in Atlanta to honor Missy Elliott 🤎. These ladies are beautiful and talented. God bless 🙌🏾

[@christinawaters3671]

Love them!!! Rest in paradise Irish and Orish!!

[@Vocalz3]

Wow it's crazy to think she's no longer here with us. Many prayers to the friends and family of #Irish🙏🏼🕊

[@naomichadwick4223]

My deepest condolences to Misha. Meelah too, but especially Misha

[@rashadhaughton22]

Funfact: Meela’s son is by Musiq Soul Child

[@blackcherry6877]

If Meela doesn't mention it, I don't know why you thought it was important to mention that. It's not like he's her husband.

[@marriejames01]

He created a broken home while she had to deal with a “special needs” child. Not much of a “fun fact.”

[@rashadhaughton22]

@@blackcherry6877 bih she showed of picture of her son and Musiq on Tamron’s show and she always mentions it das how i know motha fucka…tf

[@rashadhaughton22]

@@marriejames01 i said what thee fvck I said, issa “Fun Fact” and I’m not changing it, so iono what to tell u 🥴.

[@jdfodio]

@@marriejames01 Toni Braxton sure does have something interesting to say about her autistic son by Keri Lewis from Mint Condition. Maybe Meela should go read Toni's memoir.

[@summeradair6138]

Pray For Misha and Meelah And The Family Love 702

[@EricaB4385]

I still love you.... by 702 is still in heavy rotation. Neptunes killed that beat 💓 RIP to Irish

[@jayc5756]

I love 702. They stay in my playlist rotation. So im trying not to be tooo sad watching this interview. Mann

[@jkeilyndesmond9560]

I’ll never forget when I first saw “Where My Girls At” music video, I was so taken aback by Irish’s beauty and grace it took my breath away 😮‍💨 I could not keep my eyes off her throughout that whole entire video 😖. Fly High Irish ☘️ you’ve definitely served your purpose.

[@MargaritaNZ2024]

my favorite songs from 702 include.. Steelo ❤ Get It Together ❤ Where My Girls At ❤ Rest in Peace Irish 🙏🏽 Love this catch up with the Girls too ❤❤️❤️

[@jayc5756]

Was just playing the 💩our of those songs earlier today too.

[@The_Office_Of_Eternal_Affairs]

Mine were Steelo, I Still Love You, Trouble and Feelings.

[@autumnskai6383]

So heartbreaking 💔😢 I grew up with them, same age... Their music was my soundtrack through highschool. They all had their gaps like me back then, so I felt like I could relate and grew up with them. So her death hurts. RIP Irish and orish

[@c.nicholle8250]

I’m so blessed I got to see all three of them in Louisiana in 2019!! Blessings to Lemisha and Kameelah! 🤍💐🙏🏾

[@britanir]

RIP Orish & Irish. 🙏🏽🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ Aw man. Praying for Misha and Meelah! Super tragic. 702 is one of my favorite groups. 😢 My condolences Misha.

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

Irish was always my favorite of the group loved their music😊

[@BFick478]

Wow 702 means so much to all of us. These ladies grew up with me through there music and I love them all. I'm tearing up bc these Queens mean so much to me. Blessings and love to you ladies! We love and miss you always Orish and Irish ❤❤❤

[@LittleLizTv]

rip Irish prayers for her sister and family 🙏🏽

[@sharene4362]

You can tell Tamron is a fan just as much as we are I cried like a baby because I love them so much and I can't believe Irish passed away

[@detricegaines1889]

Forever 702! I played that debut album everyday after my freshman year in high school lol!! One of my favorite songs will always be " I Still Love You!! Pharrell snapped on that lol

[@mwalker818walker8]

Such a sweet and genuine interview...Rest in peace Orish and Irish so sad

[@starshanae80]

Have mercy lord 🙏🏾 😩 😫 😢 😭. Tears flowing. I attended the tour concert here in Dallas texas on the 5th of July. I enjoyed seeing yall and many others. You ladies did an amazing job and I definitely enjoyed myself ❤

[@armandoucles5346]

I was very fortunate that I got to see Ms. Irish perform her last concert with 702 in San Francisco at the Chase Center in 2021. They were fantastic and she looked and sounded great. She's very missed but her legacy will live on forever in her music.

[@darling-niki8811]

PRAYERS to Misha & her Family & Meelah!! They are so awesome! Irish was a Gem & the world will miss her, but her SPIRIT lives on! Yesss keep going 702! We love You! ❤❤❤

[@kimr5479]

My Condolences & Prayers for Misha she loss her two twin sisters and now I was reading the comments on here & she's now loss both Parents back to back, RIP to them all of them I've always been a fan of 702 my favorite songs by them is Get it Together and Steelo Misha God Bless You sweetheart!🙏

[@kristenmotton4062]

Yesss indeed. The interview was very touching. I felt kinda emotional cause Irish is no longer here with us. I tried to shed a tear but I didn't.. When she passed, my heart shooked up. What???? Gone at the age of 43. Way too soon for that. I saw 702 for the first time this past August from last year. I was expected to see all three together but only two performed. Irish was absent. Misha had said she was feeling under the weather, hoping she get well soon. I prayed hard for her recovery. I had no idea she been sick for so long.. It's sad situation her and other twin sister Orish passed from similar circumstances 😔😔. I felt sorry for Misha for losing her parents and Irish at the same time. Too much toll to take in on her. 702 were part of my childhood. I was 6 when they came out back in 1996. I'm 33 now going on 34 in July.. 90s were everything to me. When life was very simple without no worries. Missed those times still. But it still hurts I never got a chance to see Irish😢😢. I'm beyond proud of Meelah and Misha for going on strong by keeping Irish legacy alive without going down just like Misha said. 702 will forever always be my favorite 90s female group. Period

[@C2G2]

Sending them nothing but love to 702 heartbreaking.

[@dee-d2v]

702 is one of my favorite girl groups of all time!!! Praying for continued peace and healing 🙏 ❤

[@TPIN-l8x]

My Condolences 💐🙏🕊️🕊️ I grew up listening to 702

[@wyanemickens1828]

Irish, rest in peace! 702 y’all are and will forever be beloved!!! Never forget that! Sending my love and condolences to you all! ❤

[@KeishannaMichele]

God bless Lemisha - Wow I had no idea the parents pass My God how is she still standing - only by Gods grace 🙏

[@jelease9681]

I will forever be a 702 fan ❤❤❤🎯

[@BohemianRhapsody324]

A lot of their songs were the soundtrack to my youth. I'm 46 now and remember hearing steelo on the radio as if it was yesterday. I'm from Las Vegas and some of my friends went to school with these girls. R.I.P Irish you left your mark on this world MaMa!

[@angiemoore2743]

I'm so happy that 702 was brought on Tamron's show to talk about what happened to Irish. I'm happy that 702 talked about how strong Irish was and that the 702 legacy will go on and they have their angel. It's amazing!

[@tamekaseymore9809]

I love 702. Praying for them during this time in their life.God bless ya'll 🙏

[@ddoubleu170]

I was soooo sad when I heard this news. I enjoyed watching the sisters recently on the Encore on BET.

[@LT393]

Lemisha had that VOICE. 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@et2597]

Omg so happy for this interview. 702 is an amazing group. Happy for them to share their story.

[@Nye203]

❤ love them girls. I got to see them perform a few years ago at foxwoods in CT & Irish was hanging out at the lounge like nothing lol I was afraid to approach her but now I wish I just walked up to tell her how much I love 702 because their songs really got me through some times , Boy lol & got a picture . she was so pretty & tiny . RIP Irish 🕊️

[@candicerussell3685]

Irish was indeed my favorite out the group ❤️ her & my mom passed on the same day last year 😢😢

[@KiraAntoinette]

I LOVE 702!!!!!

[@KolorMeMama]

Thank you ladies for sharing your gifts. Your songs are a part of the fabric of my life. I love y’all. Fly high sweet Irish 🕊️

[@riverfamily7173]

It is so sad. All the girls of 702 are wonderful beautiful souls. A terrible loss.

[@TheKaybaby22]

God bless Lemisha…I could not fathom loosing one sibling let alone2…she is so strong! They both are

[@MsStaceyB]

Prayers to the Grinstead family 🙏🏽

[@jayc5756]

Was just playing most of these songs today too. Mann

[@javynwalker617]

Such a beautiful episode, Love 702!

[@mskells7236]

I COULD NOT WAIT TO LEAVE A COMMENT ON HERE REGARDIN THIS SENSITIVE MATTER. I HAVE LOVED 702 SINCE DAY 1 AND I GREW UP LISENIN TO THESE BEAUTIFUL LADIES AND MY FAMILY IS ALSO FROM VEGAS. I WANNA GIVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ORISH AND IRISH AND THEIR PARENTS💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿😘😒😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘THIS STORY IS ABSOLUTELY BREAKIN!!!! I HOLD THIS STORY CLOSE TO MY HEART BECAUSE I HAVE TWINS MYSELF......SO BLESS THESE LADIES TO MOVE ON WITH THIS LEGACY AND BE BETTER THAN EVER.....

[@The_Office_Of_Eternal_Affairs]

😮 Cant believe this was one here! Tamron covers subject matter that I don't tell people Im thinking about.

[@lilrick456]

My heart goes out to them n Misha especially, so much lost n carrying on takes strength. Much love to everyone!

[@tysonb3568]

Tamron Ive been SO worried about the two of them since sisters passing. Thank you SO much for having them on. Praying for them. 🙏🏾 And I love one of the lead girls was dark skinned. They were/are So talented. I hope they continue to perform. I hope they both know how much we the fans are praying and appreciate them , sittin up here in tears watchin this 🥲

[@Handle2point0]

They look amazing. It was heartbreaking to hear about Irish’s passing

[@The_Office_Of_Eternal_Affairs]

Gorgeous women. Said the same when I saw a recent poster of just the two of them when I was in London.

[@justhereyeah1112]

No better platform for fans to be able to check in on these amazing artists. I’ve been thinking of them and hoping they were okay. Thank y’all for the check in!! ❤❤

[@keshaharrington5847]

One of my favorite groups. I enjoyed watching them on the reality show that appeared a few years ago. Continuous prayers for the Grinstead family. Thank you 702 for bringing us great music.

[@purebeauty504]

❤702 forever. This is so 💔🙏🏽😢

[@istyleliz]

I still play there album to this day apple music

[@sharondajackson1684]

I love you ladies…😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@likedbymany1]

Love 702! All of them. They really are some of the coolest down to earth ladies you'll ever meet! RIP Irish and Orish 💜

[@Itsmerhey1999]

I love Misha so much that I wish it weren't real. Since Irish passed away, I've been learning their songs. Because I was born in 1999

[@ricardored207]

You gotta respect life because it’s really precious, these beautiful black women have gone through so much,in so little time the nineties were like last week to me‼️

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Meelah and Misha still looking gracefully beautiful ladies. Rest in well irish and orish 🙏🏽 🪽🪽 🕊️

[@caliefgoode6379]

Rest in peace to both of her sisters 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@mellow_vybes]

Always loved 702! I sang the solo for "Where My Girls At" in my a capella group back in college. Hope I can make it to one of the concerts.

[@mainegabrielle]

All this time I didn't know two of them were sisters 🤦🏾‍♀️ Prayers for comfort in their loss 💜

[@12Capricorn30]

Life is so precious. Love your family, friend and yourself to the fullest extent. ❤️

[@coleh4848]

I said it before and will say it again, thank you Tamron Hall for being a safe space to give guest their flowers and platforms others don't or won't. Wishing you continued success. 💜💜💜

[@Cas82958]

Praying for all of them!

[@crystalsherman8896]

They are one of my favorite singing groups. God bless them both. Especially Lamiesha losing two sisters and parents

[@mys3682]

Condolences to the 702 family.

[@chanyoung3725]

Prayers to these ladies. They were apart of my childhood and it is so sad because Irish was young but she left a legacy. Condolences 💐 to them.

[@mechfree2943]

I love 702 songs... Rest in Heaven young Angel Irish ❤

[@jaradaniels9289]

My heart breaks for Misha she was always my fave in the group. She's been through so much pain from loss and even more. I too have lost my best friend and sister. I truly know the pain she's feeling. XOXO Misha

[@tayedasimmer]

I have these phases where I get stuck on a song old or new and their song Where My Girls At was on my Apple Music 2023 Wrapped I listened to it so much 😢

[@seanmychaldavis]

I’ve always loved 702. Love you ladies.

[@ijaneek]

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