Overview
- 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.