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Vybz Kartel Retrial Hearing In Appeal Court Set For June 10 2024

Irie Dale April 22, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

The Court of Appeal of Jamaica has set a date for arguments to be heard by attorneys representing Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John and the prosecution on whether the men should be retried for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, and his co-accused were successful on appeal at the Privy Council last month after the court ruled that they did not receive a fair trial in 2014. The Privy Council had ordered that the case be remitted to the Jamaican Court of Appeal to decide whether the men were to be retried. It’s been over 13 years since Kartel and his co-accused were arrested in 2011. The danceh... »

Elephant Man Shares He Has 38 Children and Is Far From Done

Irie Dale April 22, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Dancehall artist Elephant Man says he is not done having children. Elephant Man might hold the record for the dancehall artist with the most children. The veteran deejay shared that he has a confirmed 38 kids, and that number could even be higher. What was even more impressive was that during his Instagram Live chat with Noah Powa and Tony Matterhorn last week, Elephant Man said he is open to having more children and doesn’t believe in slowing down. Early in the stream, the Energy God shared that he has 38 kids and could be working on the 39. When Powa asked if he wants more kids, Elephant Man promptly responded saying, “How yuh mean then if it come it nuh come bredda wah yuh a talk bout.” T... »

$Dancehall Music Producer, ‘Shab Don’ denied bail\$

Dancehall Music Producer, ‘Shab Don’ denied bail\

Irie Dale April 22, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Shab Don’s murder case witness slapped with murder charge Shab Don Dancehall producer Shab Don was remanded to police custody on Friday after a judge rejected his application for bail due to new developments in his case. The producer, known for his work with artists like Vybz Kartel, Chronic Law, Squash, and others, is currently awaiting trial for the May 2022 shooting of three people at a birthday party on Marl Road in Rose Heights in St James. The victims, Chadwell Frazer, 27 Chamario ‘Chippy’ Calvin, 24; and Toniann ‘Too Fly’ Reid, 26, were killed in a drive-by shooting. Shab Don, whose name is Linval Thompson Jr., along with another man, Tajay Clark, were charged in June 2023 ... »

Tony Matterhorn Thanks Supporters After Having Surgery

Irie Dale April 22, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Tony Matterhorn: “Thanks to the most high God” Tony Matterhorn shares the good news that his surgery was successful, and he is steadily recovering. The dancehall selector surprised his fans on Tuesday when he shared a clip of himself in the hospital, his head wrapped in bandages. Matterhorn told his followers that it was a minor surgery, but he was still feeling the aftereffects of the anesthesia and doctors going inside his head. The veteran disc jockey didn’t share the details about why he needed surgery, but the entire dancehall community is happy he is doing okay and recovering. “Thankful my surgery went well mi not going to D R to get the lypo and the tummy tuk how dem Dweet... »

Dancehall Artist Nigy Boy Shares How He Became Blind

Irie Dale April 10, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Fast rising dancehall artist Nigy Boy shares his journey and how he became blind. The singer is helping bring awareness to help the visually impaired community in Jamaica. Nigy Boy is one of the hottest dancehall acts in Jamaica right now, and many are inspired by the artist, who is blind but living life to its fullest extent. In a video sharing details about his life with curious fans, the artist talks about his disability and reveals that he was born premature and presumed dead until he began to wail as they took his body to the mortuary. The artist, born Nigel Hector, is known for his hit songs like “Judgement” and “Continent,” which have taken the dancehall space by storm. He’s been seen... »