Calypsonian, Ghetto Prince, will not be performing at the calypso final this evening.
It has been confirmed that he was taken to hospital for emergency surgery early Saturday morning.
The cause of his illness is unknown.
The Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) met this morning to discuss the matter
It was being speculated that Soul Puss might be replacing Ghetto Prince but following a meeting of DCA officials this morning, it was decided that nine calypsonians would compete in the final.
Soul Puss had indicated earlier that he was ready to perform when the matter was finalized. “I am practically ready,” he said. “I know it is short notice but a calypsonian should be ready for anything during the season.”
He said his costume was being prepared and his second song “is in line.”
“I will be having my final practice with the All Star Band since they are more familiar with my song,” he said.
However, Vice President of the DCA, Davidson “Observer” Victor said the association was more concerned with putting things in place to ensure a smooth, good quality final than seeking a replacement for Ghetto Prince and so decided to proceed with nine competitors.
sorry to read that now and nobody said nothing. If police had him all you would be posting all kind of thing on DNO. May God keep you and may healing and salvation be your focus. speedy recover man. I dont even know you or go to this shows but put your self right and all will be well. sing as unto the Lord and he will guide you through out your life.
wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best.
ghetto prince just want to wish you speedily recovery
God’s guidance for a speedy recovery my son.
Get well soon.Don’t give up!
I dont know him but i pray that all gos well with him one love to him and his family god will take care of it all bro life is the one thing we all need to do what we need to do so be safe all the rest things come after
Allu really doh like Soul Puss. If the man ready why not let him sing? What a poor excuse for not allowing him to participate. I hope the DCA take out $10.00 from the ticket price.
DNO it was confirmed. Soul Puss will be Ghetto Prince replacement.
Well all you really didn’t want Soul Puss in that.
Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery
Wishing you a speedy recovery, and that you’ll soon be well and strong, May God’s healing be upon you
Speedy recovery. Ghetto Prince. You’ll be missed. Good luck Soul Puss. Always ready.
I was looking forward to hearing Ghetto Prince sing but I hope he gets better real soon and if Soul Puss replaces him that’s good because he is another one of my favourites.
Congratulation to everyone I will be listening.
Oh no get well soon Ghetto Prince. Sorry to hear that.
well.well.well.bad luck this year
So sorry to hear that. Anyway Jah knows best. My prayers go out to the young guy.
alas….so sorry to hear that. Anyway, Jah Knows. my prayers go out to him.
History will remember calypso 2013 for sure.Kaiso kontroverc to de max.hope nothing else turns up papa.
Hope all goes well with his surgery. God Bless
Wish you speedy recovery Ghetto Prince. Jah bless.
Very Dissapointed! was soo looking forward to ghetto prince…goood luck get better soon!
Health is first my boy …..Get well soon skinny …God bless !
Get well soon Ghetto Prince I guess this was not meant to be. To his family I say, stay strong and the Good Lord will have His way in this one too.
my heart goes out to the prince.and soul puss good lucky
so sad ghetto prince. wish you a speedy recovery
Get well soon Ghetto Prince
No comments to even wish the young man a speedy recovery, but 75 comments on queen show blog saying de judges cheat…smh…Dominicans are the best
I hope all will be well with you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
hunter, just agree u out ner man
doe try to put stuff in man food to get back your spot ner man
praying for u ghetto prince ……………but y soul puss y not checker
if it was elektra , calypso association would have definitely added the 10th calypsonian.
Ghetto prince I wish you speedy recovery.God knows best maybe something bad could have happen to you on stage thank God what ever you had happen to you now.
don’t worry you get another chance of life so just get better,next year come stronger and everything will be all right.Jah bless.
Get well soon Gheto Prince, One of my favorite songs.So sorry to hear you cannot perform.
I pray that all goes well and that you will be feeling like yourself in quick time. Tis a pity. Love your songs man.
That is why it is necessary to select 10 finals apart from the reigning monarch for such unforeseen circumstances if rthere were 11 to begin with after the Hunter saga the next person in line would have come in maintaining 11 therefore today it would not have been necessary to place any calypsonian in such a compromising position the show would have gone on with 10 and not deprive the public who is still expected to pay the same price with one man less.DCA please get your act together
I am sadden by the news but the good Lord our God is no mistake his will take care of you my brother, Only believe and he will see you through God Bless you Ghetto Prince
wow get well soon big man blessings
Sorry to hear about this surgery…was really looking forward to seeing this young man perform at the finals…best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
wishing you a speedy recovery Prince.Every disapointment is been count as a blessing. Word from the father of creation. Stay strong my brother!
How sad mehhn! Hope he recovers soon…..seems like a real cool dude.
We are wishing him the best and we pray that his surgery goes well
Sorry to read of Getto Prince Emergency Surgery.Hope every thing goes smooth.Big up Soul Puss. I like your positive attitude a calypsonian should be ready for anything during the season.Nice words about the All Star Band.Good Luck bro.
With Swinging Stars you have to do your final practice we Soulpuss! All Star band that going to play at calypso show tonite man? Hmmmm
Oh oh very sad. Hope he is OK and it’s nothing too serious. Hold strong ghetto prince and as the show goes on we keep u in our prayers. I also pray for safety and traveling mercy for all my Dominican people this festive season.
Oh oh, wish you the best young man, hope it’s not life threatening. This is sad, u will be in my prayers!
The cause of his illness is not known. …what about his illness? Is is known what illness he has and what emergency surgery was done?
I am hearing that the calypso association say they will continue with nine, but this isn,t right.
Somebody is out for what ever reason , the next person inline should be offerred the position.
Well Soul Puss get your injunction on that show.
Stop that show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish you God’s guidance, and a speedy recovery
Get well soon my Bro you will come back stronger next year.
Get well soon Ghetto Prince….
That would be Good to have a replacement…
Can’t short change the Patrons when you have Many Competitors..Guess the Association needs to have That in their Policies so then can activate in Instantly….
Lol well this year really has being interesting…
I do hope we don’t get a illegal Court settling
Calypso King when the Dust settles…lol lol
Speedy recovery to you Ghetto Prince.
Wow !! I know the accusations Re evil spirits are going to come blasting from left and right but let’s just wish this man well. Righteousness must prevail
Soul Puss was so ready he was just waiting for something to happen to be in the finals? Please don’t get me wrong but there is magic in this calypso final.
I therefore wish the next in line who i believe is SOUL PUSS all the best and that his presence and performance will do justice on behalf of GHETTO PRINCE
oh jah tis is very sad i hope that de youth man get well soon and we will surlly miss him at the finals so just hold on strong my youth
Sorry to hear of Ghetto Prince in life anything can happen. The calypso final had mess and ill fate who knows what next God is always in control.
oh oh… it seems someone was playing with there crystal ball! lol
This is so very sad to learn of this guy has been in the struggle ever since and now this set back ,but in every thing there’s a reason and its only God that will let us know ,who knows whether he was on stage tonight what could have happened ,so my boy you are in the right place,i know your Mom will be dissappointed but let her know you will be fine.
I hope that the journalists at Q will not say its the Govt,. that is involved.
Wow. Sorry to hear that
Prayers go out to you Prince for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
AM SO SORRY GET WELL SOON
So sorry about that.
Stock Farm Blues is actually my favorite calypso for the year. I think the association should just play the song in its entirety when his spot comes tonight.
Crazy, that is dissapointing. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Lord heal him AND TOUCH HIM AMEN….SORRY TO HEAR…
Get well soon there will be many more years for calypso
Get well soon my boy u were one of my favourites at this years finals………hope something can be arranged to send u straight to finals nex season Gods willing Love always my brother.
what the shame!!! stay strenght man
What an eventful calypso season!
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to Ghetteo Prince.
I wish Shadow Flow would replace him in the final.
Speedy recovery Ghetto Prince…have been looking forward to seeing you in a finals since the first year you came on the scene. You did great. Next year God willing. Will miss you but i am so happy you are recovering well.
Answ. He had a history of peptic ulcer and to have been operated on as an emmergency, sugest that it was perforated/leaking and that is life threatening.
boy i had high hopes for him….what a pity, really wanted to hear that some again “Stock Farm Blues” Well that’s how the world turns.
Oh man! This guy has 2 great songs and a great voice, will definitely miss you Ghetto Prince. Hope you have a speedy recovery.