Reggae Icon Cocoa Tea Dies at 65

The Jamaican singer, known for hits like 'Rocking Dolly,' passed away from cardiac arrest after battling lymphoma and pneumonia.

Cocoa Tea, born Calvin George Scott, was a celebrated reggae artist whose career spanned decades and shaped lovers rock and dancehall genres.
He passed away Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 65, following cardiac arrest, as confirmed by his wife, Malvia Scott.
Diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019, Cocoa Tea also faced pneumonia in his final months but remained positive and hopeful, according to his family.
His music, including classics like 'I Lost My Sonia' and 'Riker's Island,' blended romantic tones with social and political themes, earning global acclaim.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness praised Cocoa Tea as a cultural icon whose influence extended worldwide, cementing Jamaica’s place on the global musical stage.