BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com Friday, June 26, 2015
THE organisers of Reggae Sumfest are not worried about Wednesday's arrest of hip-hop star Rick Ross, who is one of the headliners on this year's festival.
Sumfest Chairman Johnny Gourzong told Splash that he has been assured that the American artiste will definitely honour his July 17 commitment in Jamaica.
"We are not losing any sleep over this matter right now, as we have been assured by his team that he will be in Jamaica. I spoke to his manager and the artiste will appear before a judge today (Thursday) and so we wait to see what will come of that. He is set to appear at the BET Awards this weekend, so we'll be watching closely. But we are not worried based on the assurances we have received from his team," Gourzong explained.
He was speaking following the launch of Reggae Sumfest, which is scheduled for July 12-18 in Montego Bay.
Rick Ross was arrested on charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault and aggravated battery stemming from a June 7 attack on a man. It is said the entertainer also used a Glock handgun to strike the man. The attack, which took place at Rick Ross' Atlanta mansion, is said to have left the man with injuries including two chipped teeth and a neck injury.
Meanwhile, history will be created this year as for the first time on a major reggae festival a female artiste is set to close the show.
Perennial favourite Lady Saw will close the dancehall night of the festival on Thursday, July 16.
Gourzong further explained that this was a no-brainer. more
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