Renowned Jamaican poet and noted activist Louise Bennett-Coverley, popularly known as Miss Lou, is being honored by Google with a Doodle on what would have been her 103rd birthday today, September 7. Beyond her activism, Miss Lou will always be fondly remembered for her dedication to Jamaican folklore and her commitment to using entertainment and humor to educate the island about its proud culture... »
Veteran dancehall artist, Busy Signal, has one wish for Jamaica, and that is that there will be peace on the island. As Jamaicans get ready to celebrate the nation’s diamond jubilee, this dream has come even more into focus. The “One More Night” deejay made the comments during a recent interview with the Star. He added that even though that wish may seem impossible right now, especially with viole... »
Legions of Gaza fans are anxiously awaiting the verdict of the Court of Appeal judges who will decide on the fate of the ‘World Boss’, Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, and his three co-convicts for murder. The wait is said to be proving to be almost interminable for die-hard fans of the celebrated deejay. But despite all the hand-wringing and frantic speculations over recent weeks and even months, th... »
Tanto Blacks, Dancehall entertainer, and former Magnum Kings and Queens (MKQ) contestant is wanted by officers of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC) in connection with fraud-related charges. This was revealed in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court when the entertainer’s co-accused, 2009 male winner of the MKQ competition, Poor and Boasy, real name Omar John... »
Popcaan flying like a billionaire with Drake on his massive private jet. The Unruly artist was spotted hanging out with the Toronto rapper on his baby blue Air Drake private jet on Tuesday. Popcaan shared several snaps of him and the rapper hanging out, making this the second time in months since it was speculated that he and Drake were not on good terms. It appears that all is well after all, as ... »
Bounty Killer, Baby Cham and more dancehall artistes tribute Beenie Man on his 49th birthday. The two legendary artists appear to be friends again as Bounty Killer wished Beenie Man a happy birthday on Monday (August 22). A month ago, the artists scared fans after they appeared to break their unity pact and descended into an online trace-off as they leveled allegations that the other was being dis... »
Shenseea’s Spotify monthly listeners continue to grow as the artist is now the fourth Jamaican artist with the highest Spotify Monthly listeners. Her local manager Romeich Major shared that Shenseea now has 7 million monthly listeners as she stands among some of the greatest musicians in Jamaican history. According to Major’s post, Shenseea is fourth behind Shaggy with 14.4 million, Marley in seco... »
Spice and Justin Budd’s relationship has seemingly taken a turn for the worse after she publicly revealed on a Live session that she wants to live a stress-free life and, therefore, chose her kids and career over a man. Addressing the matter while floating in a pool, the ‘Queen of Dancehall’ urged those persons who continuously comment that they miss Rasta to go and be with him instead. She also a... »
It was ruled in a Netherlands court on Tuesday, August 9 that Jah Cure, birth name Siccature Alcock, should carry on with serving his six-year-long sentence for attempted manslaughter instead of receiving a lighter penalty. The Reggae entertainer is popularly known for his songs True Reflection (Prison Walls [written and produced as a part of his rehabilitation while in prison]), Love Is, and Long... »
Capleton is recovering following a recent car accident he was involved in. According to reports, the reggae artist was involved in a serious accident in St. Thomas on Tuesday morning (August 9). The singer’s manager shared that the “Fireman” artist suffered minor injuries from the accident. The car that Capleton was traveling in was reportedly overturned while on the Llandewey around 5 am. The “Th... »
Jah Cure’s next Court date has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 9 when it will be decided by the judiciary whether or not the artiste will be kept in lockup throughout the regular legal court session. The Reggae entertainer has been incarcerated in the Netherlands since he was arrested and charged in October of 2021. Press officer Tuscha Essed told Dancehallmag that in accordance with Dutch Laws... »
The “Queen of Dancehall” title that Lady Saw, now known as Minister Marion Hall held for several years has officially been passed down to her successor, Spice, who is deemed one of the most accomplished female entertainers in the genre out of Jamaica. Recently, Minister Hall shared her thoughts about the new crowning with DancehallMag where she expressed that everyone is a queen and her crown is i... »
In a recent post on his Instagram, Bounty Killer called out members of Jamaica’s police force for what he considered the premature ending of the St. Thomas Jerk Festival on Sunday, which resulted in the artiste getting into a physical altercation with an officer. According to Bounty Killer, the community development event was prematurely shut down at 12:25 a.m. by the police, and he noted the larg... »
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer who is well known for his bold and disparaging comments towards the justice system in Jamaica is at the forefront of another controversy after his official Instagram page which boasted over 900,000 followers was again deactivated by the social media platform. Over the weekend, the “Five Star General” made an appearance on the stage of the St. Thomas Jerk Festival th... »
Mavado’s lawyer is awaiting word from Jamaica’s top prosecutor, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) regarding possible outstanding warrant for the dancehall singjay. Mavada’s high-profile, $30 million fraud case against Jennifer Messado remains in limbo, as his attorney has confirmed that they are not sure if he will be able to present evidence in the matter. This is due... »
Rapper Mystikal was denied bond on Sunday following his arrest on charges of rape, domestic abuse, robbery, and charges. According to TMZ, the New Orleans-born rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was arrested on Saturday night. Mystikal is being held at the Ascension Parish jail and is being held without bond due to the nature of the offenses. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) tol... »
Popcaan’s female fans are not too happy that he is off the market after going public with relationship with former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh. The Jamaican artist has signaled that he is no longer free and single following the release of his song “Toni-Ann Singh,” where he professes his love for her and even promises commitment in the form of marriage. The song appears on Burna Boy new album Love,D... »
There were reports on Thursday afternoon that the Canadian rapper, along with a bodyguard, was arrested in Sweden for possession of marijuana. Social media was rife with speculation about the incident, with many fans sharing posts and memes about Drake and others asking for new music from the rapper about the incident. Several news sites and journalists have reported otherwise, claiming that the r... »
Earlier today on the popular YouTube channel Mouta Massi, a video was posted which includes speculations of a rumoured breakup between ‘The King Of The Dancehall’ Beenie Man and his newest girlfriend Camille. Camille is the ex-wife of Cawka Lee and she was also a one-time flame of Bounty Killer. She has been dating Beenie man since they made their relationship official back in November of 2021 and... »
Vybz Kartel is again under investigation for allegedly recording music in prison. Jamaica’s Deputy Commissioner of Corrections at the Department of Correctional Services, Joyce Stone, says that Vybz Kartel is being investigated for continuing to make music while behind bars. According to the Deputy Commissioner, the singer is not on the prison’s rehabilitation program, which would allow him to mak... »
R. Kelly was ordered to complete a sexual disorder treatment after leaving prison despite being likely to be elderly before getting out. The R&B legend is likely to be around 80 years old or older by the time he is released from jail, but it seems that prison is just the start as Kelly’s future re-integration into society has strict conditions The life expectancy for prison inmates fell from 7... »
Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty is facing several months and jail and a hefty fine for failing to register as a sex offender in California. California prosecutors are not letting Kenneth Pretty off the hook as they want him to spend time in jail and pay a fine for violating sex offender laws. According to TMZ, Petty is awaiting sentencing, and prosecutors are moving for a sentence of a year an... »
Dancehall superstar Mavado is at the forefront of yet another legal battle and this time, he is being sued by a Ugandan show promoter named Chinedu Ikoroha of Cee Cee Entertainment Ltd. for a no-show in 2012 and 2013 at a concert that he was booked to headline in the country. Based on court documents obtained by DancehallMag, the lawsuit was filed against the Jamaican entertainer in 2019 and it sh... »
Sunday, June 12 was Rodney Basil Price aka Bounty Killer’s 50th birthday and almost the entire dancehall turned up to help him celebrate the significant occasion. Dancehall stars such as Spice, Shaggy, Jahshii, Khago, Laa Lee, Busy Signal, General B, Beenie Man, Munga, Tanya Stephens, Nesbeth and many others hit the stage at the waterfront in Down Town, Kingston to show their love and appreciation... »
Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths was defrauded of approximately $5 million JMD by a fraudster who pretended to be selling her a real estate property. According to reports, in June of 2021, the fraudster made a deal with Griffiths where he and his partners would loan her an amount of US$500,000 to purchase a property, however, she would need to make an initial payment before the money is disbursed... »
