Kingston, Jamaica - Dancehall artist Gully Bop has died at Kingston Public Hospital. This news was confirmed by the entertainer's pastor, Pastor Chris Tate, of El'Shaddai Prophetic Ministries said on Tuesday.
Gully Bop, born Robert Lee Malcolm, had been battling a kidney disease over recent months, requiring hospitalization for treatment. He shot to fame in 2014 with his infectious track, “Body Specialist." A viral street video of him performing the song catapulted his journey from obscurity to success, a 'rags to riches' tale that gripped Jamaica.His swift ascent led to headlining the Sting festival in December 2014, marking the pinnacle of his brief but meteoric career. However, in his final days, reports emerged of Gully Bop facing homelessness once again. In August, a plea from social media philanthropist Donna Gowe, also known as Aunty Donna, appealed for aid for the ailing artist who had fallen on hard times.Despite rumors of the deceased facing allegations of substance abuse, Pastor Tate mentioned that Gully Bop opted to generously give away his wealth. Additionally, Pastor Tate revealed that Gully Bop had been baptized at an associate's church before his passing. Our deepest condolences go out to Gully Bop's family, friends, and supporters during this difficult time.
Photo Credit: Sting 2014 Performance
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