UDDATE: Emergency surgery forces Ghetto Prince out of calypso final, no repacement

Ghetto Prince. Photo by Zaimis Olmos
Ghetto Prince. Photo by Zaimis Olmos

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.

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72 Comments

  1. February 11, 2013

    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.

  2. amethyst
    February 11, 2013

    wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best.

  3. gretto queen
    February 10, 2013

    ghetto prince just want to wish you speedily recovery

  4. Country
    February 10, 2013

    God’s guidance for a speedy recovery my son.

  5. February 10, 2013

    Get well soon.Don’t give up!

  6. D/A guy in antigua
    February 9, 2013

    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

  7. Drlee
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  8. Dominican
    February 9, 2013

    DNO it was confirmed. Soul Puss will be Ghetto Prince replacement.

  9. Yah
    February 9, 2013

    Well all you really didn’t want Soul Puss in that.

  10. Joseph
    February 9, 2013

    Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery

  11. Merv
    February 9, 2013

    Wishing you a speedy recovery, and that you’ll soon be well and strong, May God’s healing be upon you

  12. Ovaltine
    February 9, 2013

    Speedy recovery. Ghetto Prince. You’ll be missed. Good luck Soul Puss. Always ready.

  13. February 9, 2013

    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.

  14. Tri-State Beauty
    February 9, 2013

    Oh no :( get well soon Ghetto Prince. Sorry to hear that.

  15. rescue 911
    February 9, 2013

    well.well.well.bad luck this year

  16. JahKnows
    February 9, 2013

    So sorry to hear that. Anyway Jah knows best. My prayers go out to the young guy.

  17. Anonymous
    February 9, 2013

    alas….so sorry to hear that. Anyway, Jah Knows. my prayers go out to him.

  18. Spider
    February 9, 2013

    History will remember calypso 2013 for sure.Kaiso kontroverc to de max.hope nothing else turns up papa.

  19. van
    February 9, 2013

    Hope all goes well with his surgery. God Bless

  20. Anonymous
    February 9, 2013

    Wish you speedy recovery Ghetto Prince. Jah bless.

  21. weyyy
    February 9, 2013

    Very Dissapointed! was soo looking forward to ghetto prince…goood luck get better soon!

  22. jojo
    February 9, 2013

    Health is first my boy …..Get well soon skinny …God bless !

  23. calypso fan
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  24. calypso
    February 9, 2013

    my heart goes out to the prince.and soul puss good lucky

  25. jeanmarie
    February 9, 2013

    so sad ghetto prince. wish you a speedy recovery

  26. giraudel
    February 9, 2013

    Get well soon Ghetto Prince :(

  27. AmazingFace
    February 9, 2013

    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

  28. bee
    February 9, 2013

    I hope all will be well with you and wishing you a speedy recovery.

  29. February 9, 2013

    hunter, just agree u out ner man
    doe try to put stuff in man food to get back your spot ner man

  30. Anonymous
    February 9, 2013

    praying for u ghetto prince ……………but y soul puss y not checker

  31. ok
    February 9, 2013

    if it was elektra , calypso association would have definitely added the 10th calypsonian.

  32. Weave-Maniac
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  33. February 9, 2013

    Get well soon Gheto Prince, One of my favorite songs.So sorry to hear you cannot perform.

  34. Anonymous
    February 9, 2013

    I pray that all goes well and that you will be feeling like yourself in quick time. Tis a pity. Love your songs man.

  35. Track lover
    February 9, 2013

    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

  36. the mob
    February 9, 2013

    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

  37. Kryptonite
    February 9, 2013

    wow get well soon big man blessings

  38. Solo
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  39. Well wishings!!
    February 9, 2013

    wishing you a speedy recovery Prince.Every disapointment is been count as a blessing. Word from the father of creation. Stay strong my brother!

  40. poe-ki-toe
    February 9, 2013

    How sad mehhn! Hope he recovers soon…..seems like a real cool dude.

  41. We are praying
    February 9, 2013

    We are wishing him the best and we pray that his surgery goes well

  42. February 9, 2013

    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.

  43. Yes I
    February 9, 2013

    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

  44. justice
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  45. Aye Dominique
    February 9, 2013

    Oh oh, wish you the best young man, hope it’s not life threatening. This is sad, u will be in my prayers!

  46. Nature isle
    February 9, 2013

    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?

  47. Helas!!!
    February 9, 2013

    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  48. mahaut
    February 9, 2013

    I wish you God’s guidance, and a speedy recovery

  49. JB
    February 9, 2013

    Get well soon my Bro you will come back stronger next year.

  50. Sweet m
    February 9, 2013

    Get well soon Ghetto Prince….

  51. South Beach FL
    February 9, 2013

    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

  52. Insider
    February 9, 2013

    Speedy recovery to you Ghetto Prince.

  53. Anonymous
    February 9, 2013

    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

  54. lle
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  55. Former Calypso Judge
    February 9, 2013

    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

  56. yardie
    February 9, 2013

    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

  57. bee
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  58. opps
    February 9, 2013

    oh oh… it seems someone was playing with there crystal ball! lol

  59. Former Calypso Judge
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  60. proud
    February 9, 2013

    Wow. Sorry to hear that

  61. Big Rich
    February 9, 2013

    Prayers go out to you Prince for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

  62. Nikkei
    February 9, 2013

    AM SO SORRY GET WELL SOON

  63. Sweet Pea
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  64. Anonymous
    February 9, 2013

    Crazy, that is dissapointing. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

  65. T mama
    February 9, 2013

    Lord heal him AND TOUCH HIM AMEN….SORRY TO HEAR…

  66. never
    February 9, 2013

    Get well soon there will be many more years for calypso

  67. Fan
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  68. Anonymous
    February 9, 2013

    what the shame!!! stay strenght man

  69. Not a herd follower
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  70. Vee
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  71. me1
    February 9, 2013

    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.

  72. Know the Facts
    February 9, 2013

    Oh man! This guy has 2 great songs and a great voice, will definitely miss you Ghetto Prince. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

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