About this episode

This episode explores the life and death of Jah T, the fallen prince of Tivoli Gardens, and the impact of his demise on Jamaican garrison history.

Mark Anthony Coke, known throughout West Kingston as Jah T, was the son of Tivoli Gardens don Lester “Jim Brown” Coke and the man many believed was being prepared to inherit his father’s power. In February 1992, Jah T was shot while travelling along Maxfield Avenue. His death shook Tivoli Gardens and opened one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Coke family. Within roughly two weeks, Jim Brown was also dead after a fire inside his prison cell. Tivoli Gardens had lost its don and its heir, leaving a power vacuum that would help shape the rise of Christopher “Dudus” Coke. This episode examines Jah T’s position inside West Kingston, the shooting that ended his life, the turmoil surrounding his final hours, the massive funeral that followed, and the double tragedy that changed the future of Tivoli Gardens. Watch until the end to understand why Jah T became known as the fallen prince and how his death changed the balance of power in Jamaican garrison history. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more episodes of Jamaican Gangster.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe, Kevin

Topics covered

• Jamaican history
• gang culture
• power dynamics
• Tivoli Gardens
• Coke family
• violence
• funeral traditions

Keywords

• Jah T
• Tivoli Gardens
• Coke family
• gangster
• West Kingston
• Jamaica
• power vacuum
• funeral
• violence
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tivoli Gardens, West Kingston

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