Johnny Kemp Dies, Stars Pay Tribute To 'Just Got Paid' Singer

  • 18 April 2015

Johnny Kemp has died at the age of 55. The Bahamian singer was best known for his Grammy nominated 1980s hit 'Just Got Paid' which reached No.1 in the US Billboard R&B chart. Kemp was found dead on Thursday (16th April) whilst on holiday in Jamaica. Details of his death are yet to be confirmed but reports in TMZ claim he was found floating off a beach on Montego Beach.

Image caption Johnny Kemp has died at the age of 55.

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Kemp, according to reports in Fox, arrived in Jamaica on a cruise ship and he was scheduled to perform on a Caribbean this week.

A number of celebrities from the entertainment industry have paid tribute to Kemp on social media. Samuel L. Jackson, Donald Faison, Chris Kirkpatrick, Junior Sanchez and DJ Premier have shared their memories of Kemp on Twitter.

66-year-old Jackson recalled the occasion when he had met Kemp, at his daughter's 25th birthday party, and described him as "amazing" and "so cool". Whilst Scrubs actor Donald Faison tweeted a simple "RIP".

DJ Premier, the American DJ and record producer, claimed Kemp was an artist who "broke ground in this industry." Another record producer, Junior Sanchez, wrote on Instagram: "My heart goes out to his family and friends and those who loves him!"

Former NSYNC member, Chris Kirkpatrick, also paid tribute on Twitter. "Rip Johnny Kemp. Thank you for the great music," Kirkpatrick wrote.

Contactmusic send their condolences to Johnny Kemp's family at this sad time.

Watch The Music Video For Johnny Kemp's 'Just Got Paid' Here.

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