1959 - 2015 (Age 55)
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Bahamian R&B singer Johnny Kemp, who is best known for the hit song "Just Got Paid," has died in Jamaica. He was 55.
Jamaica police said Friday that Kemp was found floating at a beach in Montego Bay on Thursday morning. It has not been determined how he died.
Reach Media Inc. said Kemp had been scheduled to be on a Caribbean cruise this week but he did not get on the ship. The U.S.-based parent company of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show" did not have further details.
Kemp was nominated in 1989 for a Grammy Award for "Just Got Paid." The song was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart.
Kemp appeared on a 2007 Keith Sweat DVD called "Sweat Hotel Live."
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I feel so sad. He brought a lot of fun and laughter to me and my family when we used to listen to his music. I´m really proud of Jared. I want his family to be comforted as time goes on.
Tricia
June 02, 2025 | Other
I was so, so sorry to hear about Johnny's death. All the best to his wife, children and his entire family. His mother, a wonderful woman of God, two of his brothers are Pastors and other members are also involved in the church.
E. Pinder
April 29, 2025 | School
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Patricia Lorenzo
April 09, 2025 | Spokane, WA | Acquaintance
So sad such a bright light extinguished too soon R.I.P.
Vanessa
August 16, 2024 | Other
Enjoyed his music, my condolences
Richard Garcia
March 20, 2024 | Other
You were a great performer,dancer.Lots of fun memories dancing at the clubs.God bless your soul.
Lilu
February 01, 2022
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Octavia Williams
October 18, 2020 | Goldsboro, NC | Acquaintance
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Raymond Bowden
December 13, 2019 | Detroit, MI
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My condolence
November 17, 2019
