Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo has died at the age of 80 from reported heart complications, just months after filing a major lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for nearly five decades of unpaid royalties. Romeo, whose real name was Maxwell Livingston Smith, passed away as his legal battle with the world’s largest music company was beginning to spotlight broader issues of compensation and ownership in reggae music. The “Chase the Devil” and “War Ina Babylon” singer had recently taken to Instagram to share details of the US$15 million suit, in which he claimed 47 years of royalties were never … Continue reading Max Romeo Dies at 80 From Reported Heart Complications Amid Ongoing $15M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group