Veteran Reggae Musician Cocoa Tea dies at 65

The world of music is mourning the death of veteran reggae singer Cocoa Tea. Cocoa Tea who was only 65, died early Tuesday morning as confirmed by his daughter Rashaine Scott.

"Yes, he passed away this morning after 4 AM at a hospital in Miami Florida," Scott was quoted by Loop News.

Various reports state that Cocoa Tea died as a result of complications caused by Cardiac Arrest. He had been in and out of hospital for several months according to reports on various Jamaican media outlets.

Cocoa Tea, whose real name was Colvin Scott, had been battling lymphoma since 2019 and had also been dealing with pneumonia for the last six months.

According to his wife, he was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe vomiting.

Born on September 3, 1959, Cocoa Tea rose to fame in the mid-80s, with his most revered hits the likes of “She Loves Me Now”, "I Lost My Sonia”, “Sweet Sweet Cocoa Tea”, “Israel's King”, “Rikers Island”, “Holy Mount Zion” and many more.

Cocoa Tea hadn’t performed live in three years, with his last major appearance being on the Welcome to Jamrock Cruise.

Despite his health struggles, he remained optimistic, but his condition took a turn for the worse in recent times.

He is survived by his wife Malvia and eight children.