Project track alum Shavi Lewis died earlier this month. He was 38 years old.

Aunt of Lewis Deidra Divadoll Elkkerson confirmed his death via Facebook Tuesday, February 25, writing: “My fabulous talented nephew, Sha’vi Lewis, started from this place. I will no longer hear her greetings to me, “hey aunt diva” (yes, I cry). »»

Elkerson asked that Lewis fans “keep his mother, Joyce Salomon-FrieursonHis father, Franklin FriersonHis brother, TROY SALOMON Friersonand his sister, Akira Frierson Woodin your prayers.

The tribute continued: “I know he is in a a lot of place. I can just imagine the welcome he received when he arrived at these pearly doors, with so many relatives who had been before. Oh what time what time he has with his grandmothers, his grandfather, his uncles, his aunts, his cousins [and] Good friends. “”

Elkerson, who shared a collage of photos of Lewis alongside the post, concluded: “My, my, my, [I] Rest in Joy Nephew knowing that you left a hell of a mark on this earth !!! You will always be loved and never forgotten.

The family did not reveal the cause of Lewis’ death.

Lewis (full name Franklin ‘Shavi’ Lewis Frierson Jr.) grew up in New Jersey before perfecting his job at Clark Atlanta University. Before his death, the designer worked as creative director of the Italian men’s clothing company Stephen F. and produced his own clothing collection.

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Some of his creations were presented on Emmys red carpets and in season 2 of Laid as well as on celebrities, especially Leah Janae And Cynthia Bailey. In 2019, Lewis won even more Project track.

He arrived in 10th place during the season, leaving the design competition during episode 6. Brittany AllenWho got friends with Lewis on the series, cried his loss on Tuesday.

“I don’t have the words. My heart hurts. The world and this industry will be dark without your light, ”she wrote via Instagram. “Your love, your laughter and your continuous support, no matter where we were in life was everything. Season 18 forever and forever. Rest in power @Shavilewis. Love, your British kid.

Allen also shared a series of photos with Lewis via his Instagram story, writing: “Hold your friends so tight. Sometimes you wonder when you see them again. Not if you will see them again.

“Don’t feel real,” she added with an emoji with a broken heart.