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BREAKING: Beenie Man Father Dead

Unconfirmed reports reaching Urban Islandz are that Beenie Man father passed away on Wednesday (June 6) evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies UHWI.

Beenie Man brother/manager, Blue, said he got a phone call but gave no further update.

“They called to say that he died. I am now heading up to UHWI to find out what is going on, this is really sad news, I don’t even know what to say,” Blue said.

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer posted on his Twitter that Beenie Man dad died today.

“Not so sure about this just got it ppl Beenie man father just died at university hospital. Condolence goes out,” Bounty Killer said

Sources told Urban Islandz that Beenie’s father, Herbert ‘Bragga’ Smith, was taken to the hospital earlier this week after feeling ill.

Story is still developing. Check back with UrbanIslandz.com for an update.

UPDATE JUNE 7, 2012

D’Angel confirmed the death of Beenie Man’s father Bragga.

“Moses Dad is somebody that I have met. He is a jovial and fun person. Condolence goes out to the family and we definitely lost a man that produced a legend. Moses just be strong and hold up your head. When I heard I went straight to the hospital to give my support because he is my child’s grandfather and the father of my son’s father,” D’Angel told the Star.

21 Comments

  1. Am very sorry man abt d death of ur dad…. Take hrt ur fan frm NAIJA(NIGERIA)

  2. am rly sorry fi di death of moses smith’s fada may him soul rest in peace

  3. I am truly saddened to hear of the pa$$ing of your father Beenie Man,
    It will take a while to sink in. The Man that you’ve known all of your life who created you is gone. I pray that you can get over the shock and pain that you must be feeling.
    May Jehovah grant you peace brother!

  4. My condolence 2 Binnie man and family.be strong

  5. trust mi am very sad to hear, my condolences goes out to the family. doctor plz b strong

  6. My condolence to u beenie man, be strong

  7. Condolence to Beenie Man and the family.

  8. Never even knew bragga was sick . Cuz him always active and full a vibes . Jah know star sorry cuz audrey I know u sad right now

  9. its a sad news to danchall fans dat fadah to dancehall icon is dead, b strong beenie n family…

  10. King and family thinking of you all at this sad time…

  11. So sorry for ur loss, keep the faith & God bless

  12. Camara Elliott

    my condolence to Beenie Man and Family!

  13. Camara Elliott

    my condolence to Beenie Man and Family!

  14. Sorry for u loss just hold the faith King.

  15. Sorry for u loss just hold the faith King.

  16. Sorry for u loss just hold the faith King.

  17. Annasharie Malcolm

    Am so sorry for ur lost hold strong and let god take oontrol mi boss