Reggae singer Luciano—- THE funeral for Menelik McClymont — son of singer Luciano — is scheduled for the Meadowvale Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Red Hills Road on April 3. Sonia Sterling, McClymont’s stepmother, confirmed the arrangements. She said he will be interred at Meadowrest Memorial Park in St Catherine. Sterling told the Jamaica Observer that Luciano is not coping well with the loss of his son.  “He has to be cancelling all his shows. Some promoters waan threaten to sue, but him caan perform. He’s not doing very good,” she said. The entertainment fraternity, however, has been very supportive. “A couple of artists pass through and offer dem condolences… Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Tony Rebel. It really make a difference. And we have been getting text from people far and wide,” said Sterling. According to information from the Jamaica … Read entire article »

Menelik McClymont was reportedly stabbed in Kingston, Jamaica, on Feb 27 By Shereita Grizzle– FOUNDATION: Reggae star Luciano— REGGAE STAR Luciano and his family are planning to set up a foundation in memory of his murdered son, Menelik McClymont. Sonia Sterling, Menelik’s stepmother, said the family will focus its attention on establishing a foundation to speak out against violence in a bid to keep his memory alive. Menelik was reportedly stabbed in the vicinity of Parkington Plaza in Kingston, Jamaica on February 27. He died from his injuries in hospital hours later. “He was too important to us, too special for him to just go like that, so after the funeral we are thinking of starting a foundation in his name,” Sterling said. “I want to maybe do a little show, or something, and donate the funds to … Read entire article »

The police have reportedly charged three teenagers with the murder of Menelik McClymont – Luciano’s 19-year-old son – who died as a result of stab wounds he received on a plaza in Kingston on Sunday, February 28. Read: Luciano’s son killed in Kingston Charged are: • Eighteen-year-old Jerome Coombs of Bob Marley Boulevard in Cooreville Gardens, Kingston 20 • Eighteen-year-old Camanie Shaw of Ambrook Lane, Kingston 10• Nashlyn Anderson, also 18, of Ambrook Lane, Kingston 10 All three are scheduled to appear in the Half Way Tree Resident Magistrate’s Court on Friday.   … Read entire article »

 Grammy nominated reggae artiste, Luciano announced to fans on Thursday that his United Kingdom (UK) tour has postponed. The artist regrets the decision but is unable to keep his commitment as a result of  the death of his son who was stabbed last week. “It is with deepest regret that we announce the postponement of Luciano’s UK tour. Even though Luciano initially, still wanted to fulfill the obligations of doing the tour, the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of his son has really affected him and so we are forced to postpone all shows until further notice,” a release from his management team stated. The release also stated that Luciano is thankful for all the love and support he has been shown since the bereavement. Fans were also assured that the postponed shows would … Read entire article »

 Reggae singer Luciano— IN a video post on social media, reggae singer Luciano is appealing for members of the public who have information on the death of his son to report the matter to the police. “Dem kill mi son… The youth a go school and the man dem lay wait him… These culprits cyaan just get away, kill off innocent people and run gone hide and live like all is well,” said Luciano in the video clip with music producer Wayne Lonesome. According to information from the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN), Menelik McClymont — the entertainer’s 19-year-old son — was stabbed several times on Saturday around 2:30 pm in the vicinity of Parkington Plaza on Half-Way-Tree Road, St Andrew. It is believed there was more than one assailant. McClymont was rushed to hospital … Read entire article »

The reggae veteran and 2016 Grammy nominee on inspiring the younger generation and why certain Vybz Kartel songs shouldn’t have received radio airplay By Davina Hamilton— Luciano— ONE WORD that springs to mind after a conversation with Luciano is steadfast. Like a solid rock or a firmly rooted tree, the reggae star is, and has always been, unwavering in his mission to uplift and inspire through his music. Known by reggae fans as ‘The Messenger’, the roots singer is unapologetic when sharing his disdain for the “dirty songs” he believes are polluting radio airwaves and he doesn’t hold back in lambasting the lyrical content of some of dancehall’s younger stars. To those younger acts he chastises, Luciano may come across as a grumpy old-time artist, who simply is not, as Vybz Kartel might put it, … Read entire article »