Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Aidonia and his wife are mourning mood as their son, King Khalif Lawrence, is confirmed dead after battle with brain cancer.
The shocking news of the youngster’s death late on Saturday has plunged the dancehall fraternity and, by extension, social media, into mourning as persons expressed condolences to the couple.
While Aidonia and his wife have not publicly commented on the passing of their son, it is understood that the child was ill for some time.
Among those expressing condolences to the couple is King of the Dancehall’, Beenie Man.Among those expressing condolences to the couple is King of the Dancehall’, Beenie Man.
Sharing a photograph of Aidonia and his son, the dancehall king wrote: “Condolences to the Lawrence Family @aidonia4thgenna @kimberly_megan @lalojop. Sending prayers and strength.”
For veteran entertainer, Shaggy, the death of a child is “unimaginable”.
“My condolences to @aidonia4thgenna and his wife Kimberly… who lost their only child, Khalif, earlier today… My heart aches for their loss… It’s unimaginable the loss of a child. Sending prayers.”, he wrote, while sharing a photograph of Aidonia and Khalif.
Music producer Skatta Burrell wrote on his Instagram page: “How do you process gaining everything you dreamt (of) and worked tirelessly for, and then in one sweep, you lose the most important person fashioned in your image?
“Sheldon (Aidonia) your loss is our loss! You’re forever fam, and the pain you feel, I can’t even image how immensely devastated you must be,” Burrell added.
Equally shocked by the passing of little Khalif was Bounty Killer, who took to his Instagram page on Saturday to express his disbelief.
“Only Jah know how, mi likkle bredda. Life is so unfair bcuz this is extremely heart-wrenching. Youth, can’t question God, but this can be real? Yo, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and the entire family on both sides,” wrote the dancehall veteran.
Shenseea shared her condolences in a Tweet yesterday, following the news of the child’s death.
“My heart is breaking for u Aidonia and Kim 💔💔💔💔 omg,” she wrote.
“This hit different, prayers for my brother @aidonia4thgenna,I can only imagine the pain #jahjahm,” Wasp wrote, alongside a photo of Aidonia and Khalif.
Producer Skatta Burrel wrote on his Instagram Story, “How do you process gaining everything you dreamt and worked tirelessly for and then in one sweep, you lose the most important person, fashioned in your image?”
Manager/producer Julian Jones Griffith wrote on tweeted, “Can only pray for Aidonia, his wife and family at this time. Words are meaningless to a pain I can’t begin to imagine. The young King put up a brave fight for years and Donia and Kim were extremely brave throughout that time too. Oh God.”
Macka Diamond also shared a post on Instagram saying, “I’m trying to process this news. 😩😭Condolences to Aidonia and family. 🙏”
I-Octane said he was saddened by the news. “Me feel it 😭,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “@aidonia4thgenna Bredda my prayers go up for you and you wife 🙏🏻 Sorry Brenda, Well it mi G.”
“I would like everyone send up some prayers fi me bredda in this painful time ⏲️ of is journey on the place all earth 🙏🏻 R.I.P… 💔💔💔 Condolences,” he added.
KipRich also took to Instagram sharing: “Jah know star this so sad, CONDOLENCES TO AIDONIA AND THE FAMILY 😔😔😢this is a ruff one”.
Born Sheldon Aitana Ricardo Lawrence in Kingston, Jamaica Aidonia 41, go his big break in 2004 as a member of Bounty Killer’s Alliance. He’s known for songs such as Pon Di C-cky, Pretty Please,U Know Di Vibe, Nuh Boring Gyal, Jook So, and Yeah Yeah.
In 2013 Aidonia had his son with fiancé Kimberly Megan and the two married in September 2016.
Another added: “RIP TO AIDONIA SON KHALIF *tears emojis* Khalif had been battling with Brain Cancer for a while and had to be going overseas for treatment, he fought to the end *prayer hands emojis* My condolences to his family *prayer hands emojis* #aidonia #4thgenna #rip #ripkhalif #fcancer
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