Reggae artiste Smiley Culture dies in Britain
LONDON, England (AP) — British media is reporting that reggae star Smiley Culture has died during a police drug raid on his home.
The London-born musician — whose real name is David Emmanuel — reportedly died from self-inflicted wounds yesterday when police officers swooped on his home in east Surrey, according to Britain’s Press Association.
The reggae singer had appeared before magistrates in September last year charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Britain’s police watchdog said it had been called in to investigate an incident during which a 48-year-old man apparently suffered a stab wound and died. The watchdog said formal identification has not yet taken place.
Smiley Culture shot to fame in the 1980s with hits including Cockney Translation and Police Officer.
