Jimmy O

• Name — Jimmy O • Birth Name — Jean Jimmy Alexandre • Born — 9 March 1974 • Birthplace — Port-au-Prince, Haiti • Died — 12 January 2010 • Place of death — Port-au-Prince, Haiti • Origin — New York City, New York, USA • Instrument — Vocals, guitar, piano, drums • Genre — Hip hop • Occupation — Musician Singer-songwriter Social activist • Years Active — 1987–2010 • Label — Sak Pasé Records

In 2006, he and Jean held a hip-hop performance in the Bel Air suburb of Port-au-Prince that was part of the USAID-funded Clean Streets project. The following year, he and other Haitian artists held a concert in the Champ de Mars, the largest public square in the capital, along with Wyclef Jean, Akon, and Matt Damon.

On January 12, 2010, at age 35, Jimmy O was crushed inside a vehicle. He was apparently driving in downtown Port-au-Prince during the 2010 Haiti earthquake. His mother, his wife, two of his three children, his agent, and a CNN crew were present when Jimmy O's body was discovered and identified three days later. His agent said that the loss of Jimmy O "will be tremendous in Haiti." At the time of his death he was preparing to release his debut album Destiny in the United States.

What the record establishes about Jimmy O. Jimmy O is recorded with the occupation social activist. Recorded with the occupation musician. Recorded with the occupation composer. Recorded with the occupation singer. Classed in the genre hip-hop. Recorded as musician, singer, composer and social activist. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings Jean Jimmy Alexandre, Jean Alexandre and Jimmy Alexandre. His recorded language was Haitian Creole.