R.I.P Smiley Culture
(aka David Emmanuel).
UK reggae star Smiley Culture died during a police raid?!
The IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) said he died of a suspected stab wound when Met Police officers carried out an arrest warrant at a house in Warlingham.
Smiley (aged 48), had been due to face trial next week accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine.
His biggest hit was 1984's Police Officer. The record reached number 12 in the UK charts. His other singles included Cockney Translation and Schooltime Chronicle.
CHECK OUT SOME OF CLASSIC VIDEOS/TRACKS FEATURING SMILEY CULTURE BELOW:
UK reggae star Smiley Culture died during a police raid?!
The IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) said he died of a suspected stab wound when Met Police officers carried out an arrest warrant at a house in Warlingham.
Smiley (aged 48), had been due to face trial next week accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine.
His biggest hit was 1984's Police Officer. The record reached number 12 in the UK charts. His other singles included Cockney Translation and Schooltime Chronicle.
CHECK OUT SOME OF CLASSIC VIDEOS/TRACKS FEATURING SMILEY CULTURE BELOW:
