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Judge vacates warrant issued for Lisa Hyper’s arrest
Lisa Hyper
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April 11, 2025

Judge vacates warrant issued for Lisa Hyper’s arrest

A bench warrant issued for dancehall star Lisa Hyper, born Felicia Gooden, was vacated by the court on Thursday when the Soul Cry singer’s disorderly conduct case was called up in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.

The case was first mentioned on February 25 but the entertainer was absent, resulting in a warrant being issued for her arrest.

Defence attorney Petreta Gabbidon provided documentation as to the reason Gooden did not appear on the previous court date to answer to the charges.

“The court was satisfied and the warrant was vacated,” Gabbidon told Observer Online.

Gabbidon said the defence is confident in the justice system and that her client will prevail.

“We are awaiting disclosure by the court on April 25 2025. My client is in good spirt and she is anxious to have her day in court,” Gabbidon said.

In Jamaica, disorderly conduct is a legal term used to describe disruptive or offensive behavior that disrupts the peace or public order. It can involve various actions like noisy behavior in public, loitering, or disturbing others

Lisa Hyper, who has struggled with mental health issues, had apparently experienced several manic episodes before an incident at the Norman Manley International Airport that led to her arrest.

According to preliminary reports, the entertainer allegedly assaulted an employee inside the airport during an argument. She reportedly used abusive language, cursed the police and airport staff while appearing live on her TikTok account.

Lisa Hyper, formerly known as the ‘First Lady of Gaza’, has been a major figure in Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire. She is known for songs such as Amazing, Money Don’t Sleep, Sculpture and Nuh Frighten.

Her most recent songs include Soul Cry where she addressed her mental health issues, and her brash collaboration, Altitude, featuring Shawn Storm. On Friday she will be launching a weekly event called ’21 Bad Gyal Fridays’ which will be held at 21-23 Holburn Avenue, New Kingston.

— Claude Mills

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