R&B singer Johnny Kemp has passed away at the age of 55-years-old. Born in the Bahamas, Kemp rose to fame after the release of his 1988 hit single Just Got Paid and his involvement in the New Jack Swing sound.
Kemp was scheduled to be a part of the New Jack Swing performance with Teddy Riley on Tom Joyner’s annual cruise but it has been confirmed that he was not on the ship at the time of his death.
Reach Media Inc. released the following statement:
Kemp was scheduled to be a part of the New Jack Swing performance with Teddy Riley on Tom Joyner’s annual cruise but it has been confirmed that he was not on the ship at the time of his death.
Reach Media Inc. released the following statement:
We have received confirmation that Johnny Kemp has passed away. We do not have any other details. We can confirm he was not on the ship for the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise.
To see video of Kemp performing his best-known song, click below:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl1mQASHc48&w=420&h=315]
article via blackamericaweb.com
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May he rest in peace. That song was when we all had disposable income, we could just party on the weekends and not feel bad about what we spent…