Kingston, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper, born Felicia Gooden, is scheduled to seem within the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court docket on February 25 to face an assault cost. Nonetheless, attributable to her present hospitalization on the College Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), she will probably be unable to attend in individual.
“An officer knowledgeable us that Lisa’s father can seem on her behalf with a replica of the medical report from UHWI. If the courtroom requires any further data, they’ll request it from the hospital,” acknowledged Tasha Gooden, Lisa Hyper’s sister.
The “Soul Cry” singer has been open about her struggles with psychological well being and has reportedly skilled manic episodes in latest weeks, a few of which have unfolded on social media. These episodes culminated in an incident earlier this week at Norman Manley Worldwide Airport, the place she allegedly assaulted an worker throughout an argument. The altercation, partially streamed stay on her TikTok account, concerned using abusive language directed at police personnel and airport employees, resulting in her arrest.
Lisa Hyper, also known as the “First Girl of Gaza,” is a outstanding member of Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire. She is famend for tracks equivalent to “Superb,” “Cash Don’t Sleep,” “Sculpture,” and “Nuh Frighten.” Her latest releases embody “Soul Cry,” addressing her psychological well being journey, and “Altitude,” a collaboration with Shawn Storm.
The courtroom will decide the subsequent steps following the submission of her medical report.
