James Mtume, ‘Juicy Fruit’ Singer & Jazz Legend, Dead At 76

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The music world has lost another icon with the passing of James Mtume. The legendary Jazz and Funk singer, known for his Grammy Award winning, highly sampled track “Juicy Fruit” has died at the age of 76. The news of Mtume’s death was confirmed by Lisa Lucas, the daughter of the star’s longtime creative partner Reggie Lucas, who shared via Twitter:
“So much loss. So much grief. Rest in power to Uncle Mtume. My late fathers partner in crime, the