J Capri dies young

J Capri dies young

By MUSYOKA NGUI

Famous Dancehall artist J Capri(born Phillips Jordan) is the latest  celebrity figure to die young. The death results from an induced coma that culminated in a fatal road accident. She was subsequently admitted to The University Hospital of the West Indies in Jamaica according to the Urban Islandz.

Dancehall Queen J Capri

That J Capri never woke up threw adoring fans into a mourning frenzy. Her colleagues too had to let the sad reality sink in. The death also raised questions on the safety of our roads given the high- flying artiste slammed her Mercedes Benz C-Class into a wall and overturned on the Barbican Road on  November 22. Doctors had great hopes that she would recuperate but that never came to be.

J Capri twerks

Having sustained several broken bones, the Good Samaritans rushed her to the hospital where doctors tried to resuscitate her without success. Sadly, Jamaican Observer reported that the renowned dancehall queen “was in an induced coma after going through surgery due to a fractured skull.”

J Capri pulls it up

Those who knew her well took to the social media to vent their condolences. At only 23, she had a whole future to advance her music and entertainment career that was brutally cut short.

Sample some of the glowing tributes sent to J Capri.

“It’s so sad to say good bye, I know your family is taking it hard right now… But I pray God will keep and protect them…May your soul rest in peace.”- Vanessa Bling . (Vanessa Saddler)

“Sing with the angels, doll”.- Tifa (Latifa Brown).

“OMG R.I.P Jordan J Capri…words can’t explain how this sad news is making me feel right Now. The thought of hearing you talk about your dreams when we used to talk makes it hurt even more because I knew you would get there. We used to say we are sisters because of our resemblance; we laughed so hard together.” My last memory with you was in Europe together and I’ll never forget how happy we were. I never got a chance to tell you that I LOVE YOU but I think you could feel it. Sleep in paradise J my heart is bleeding for you. My condolences to the Family,”- Spice (Grace Hamilton)

J Capri with Konshens

“My heart is saddened… I met her in July at Hype TV and she was bubbly so full of life and into character before she went on to perform… My heart goes out to her family and friends #RIP J Capri.”- Lady Saw (Marion Hall)

“Jah know Jah only you know! R.I.P Artist J Capri. Gone Too Soon.”- Bounty Killer (Rodney Price)

“Cut away too short but God knows everything. RIP. Condolences to the family and friends; saw what you did what you were doing and what you were about to do. I hope Jamaica, Dancehall and music lovers worldwide understand who and WHAT we just lost.”- Konshens (Garfield Delano Spence)

A poster promoting J Capri and Charly Black collabo hit Whine & Kotch
All Photos Courtesy of YouTube

“Such a huge loss in Dancehall, you were truly a superstar. #RIPJCapri.”- Beenie Man (Anthony Moses David)

“I won’t accept this news right now ok,”- Charly Black (Desmond Mendez)

J Capri legacy include solo and collabo hits. Some of her well known singles include Reverse It and Boom and Bend Ova. She also collaborated with Charly Black in Whine & Kotch. Additionally, she teamed up with Konshens to Pull Up To Mi Bumper. She also worked with Dermaco and Vybz Kartel. May J Capri rest in peace.

Capri would be turning 24 on the eve of Christmas.