Soca artiste Ricardo Drue has died

Antigua and Barbuda’s renowned international soca artiste, Ricardo Drue, died at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre after he became unconscious on Tuesday.

The soca community is plunged into mourning following the death of Ricardo Drue, a renowned international soca artist from Antigua and Barbuda. 

Reports are that on Tuesday Drue was rushed to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre after being found unresponsive in his room.

The cause of death has not been disclosed.

His career

Drue has contributed to the soca genre with popular hits like “Vagabond” and “Professional”

He repeatedly asserted his dominance on the Soca stage by clinching coveted titles in both the Soca Monarch and Road March competitions in Antigua. 

Drue was engaged to none other than Trinidad and Tobago's soca sensation, Patrice Roberts. 

Heartfelt tributes

As news of Drue’s tragic passing reverberates across the Caribbean, heartfelt tributes are pouring in from all corners.

However, the shock and sorrow of his untimely demise have left members of the Soca fraternity across the region grappling with profound grief and disbelief.