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Rikrok

b. 1972

English-Jamaican singer

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About Rikrok

Born 1972. Rikrok is a British singer, songwriter, record producer and composer.

Breakthrough with "It Wasn't Me" In 2000, Rikrok collaborated with reggae artist Shaggy on the track "It Wasn't Me." The song, a comedy-reggae piece about a man caught cheating by his girlfriend, features Rikrok singing the song's hook and a bridge. The single became a worldwide commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and various other charts globally. The song's popularity was a result of its humorous narrative and memorable hooks, which became a cultural standard.

Discography

"It Wasn't Me" (2000) - featured vocalist on a single by Shaggy. "Pull Up" (2024) - featured vocalist on a single by Busy Signal.

Personal life According to Jamaica Observer in 2023, Ducent resides in the Caribbean.

Legal issues In May 2025, Rikrok was involved in a legal dispute within his family over a £1 million inheritance belonging to Herbert Ducent, the father of Rikrok and his half-sister, Sarah Ducent. Sarah took Rikrok's mom, Dorothy Ducent, to the Central London County Court, requesting £900 thousand of the total £1 million, due to Dorothy receiving all of it after Herbert's 2007 death.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of the West Indies
Also known as
Rickardo George Ducent, Rickardo Ducent, Ricardo Ducent, RikRok, Ricardo Rik Rok Ducent

People in Rikrok's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Rikrok's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rikrok?

English-Jamaican singer

When was Rikrok born?

Rikrok was born on 17 June 1972 in London.

What is Rikrok's occupation?

Rikrok is a singer, songwriter, record producer and composer.

What nationality is Rikrok?

Rikrok is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rikrok

· Wikidata: Q1984970

· DBpedia: Rikrok

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