Retired Olympic legend Usain Bolt is still grappling with the loss of millions of USD from 2023, following his involvement with the fraudulent investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Bolt was one of more than 70 reported victims in a scheme involving tens of millions(USD) in fraud that spanned more than a decade. Being the most vocal of the victims, on Saturday morning, Bolt revealed ... »
Busy Signal says he is in disbelief after being denied a Canadian visa. The dancehall veteran shared the news via Instagram on Friday, telling his Canadian fans they won’t see him in concert anytime soon. The deejay called out the Canadian High Commission while asking the Jamaican government to help him with what he calls an “injustice.” Busy Signal also shared a screenshot of the denial letter he... »
The wildfire has been going on for three days now with authorities unable to control the spread. 5 persons have died with several communities totally destroyed. As per reports on Thursday, the “fire is zero percent contained”. It is believed to be one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles. »
Jamaica News, this report from TVJ News shows a make-shift factory set up in an abandoned house in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The operation was discovered by law enforcers who also found what seems to be stolen motor vehicle parts. »
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved another milestone, securing the 88th spot on Billboard’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Artistes of the 21st Century’ list. The list, which highlights the most successful artistes based on their performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from 2000 to 2024, was unveiled on January 8. Sean Paul, now 52 years old, joins an illustri... »
Jamaica’s Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson is set to begin his 2025 season with his indoor debut at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes on January 25. The event marks the first World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of the year, and fans are eager to see Thompson in action. The 23-year-old sprinter, who claimed 100m silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics with an impressive 9.79, w... »
For its highly anticipated second staging, the Intimate 2025 concert by Reggae legends Beres Hammond and Buju Banton delivered an unforgettable night of music and excitement to a jam-packed crowd. The event was held on Saturday night at the Plantation Cove in St. Ann, showcasing some of Jamaica’s most iconic Reggae artistes. The impressive lineup included the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, alo... »
Vybz Kartel has been touting himself as the current ‘King of Dancehall’ ignoring Beenie Man‘s claim to the throne in a recent OnstageTV interview. “Kartel a the King, suh a nuh nutt’n new,” he stated in the interview. Bounty Killer also hailed Vybz Kartel as a king at Freedom Street, stating, “This man is a lyrical genius… Dancehall pharaoh… and a don’t want you to feel like you are taking anybody... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, announced that she is releasing a dancehall single almost a decade after she abruptly left the industry after converting to Christianity. Hall, who is now a pastor of her own church, the Holy Ghost Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, has stayed out of the music industry for the most part. In recent times, she has teased singles in the realm of gosp... »
Reggae artist Sizzla Kalonij says he and DJ Khaled did not have a falling out over money as he addressed the incident in which he is seen burning the plaques he received from collaborating with the We The Best Music head. In December 2022, Sizzla appeared angry as he explained that DJ Khaled had “insulted” him. He was seen tearing up plaques, including the one received for his ‘Father of Asahd’ co... »
Prosecutors have conceded that instead of not ordering a retrial, Adidjah Palmer, better known as Vybz Katel, and his co-accused could be offered bail, which will help to alleviate the aggravating medical conditions that Kartel is suffering. The artist has heart complications due to his Graves disease diagnosis, and his condition is fast deteriorating while behind bars. On Friday, the prosecution ... »
https://yardhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Chris-Brown-Got-Upset-During-Performance-After-Being-Stuck-In-Air-Video.mp4 Chris Brown was clearly unhappy after being stuck in the air for a while during his performance on Tuesday in Newark, NJ. »
Minister Marion Hall formerly Lady Saw, is preparing to drop a new single and announced on Thursday that it would be a Dancehall track. The Dancehall artiste turned gospel singer has been fueling rumour’s since Tuesday that she just may be returning to her former career in the secular music industry. After suggesting that it may be best to return to Dancehall to prove just how formidable sh... »
Criminal defense lawyers closed their arguments on Wednesday after making representations for Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John, urging that the Privy Council should not order a retrial for the men. Ahead of the closing arguments, John Clarke, one of the defense lawyers, raised the question that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution needed to show strong cause a... »
Alessandra LaBeach who is a member of Vybz Kartel’s legal team gave an update on Monday outside the Supreme Court – Public Building East, along Barry St, Kingston, telling journalists what took place in the court on the day. “Today we primarily dealt with preliminary issues, issues as it relate to fresh evidence and the admissibility of some of the affidavits, tomorrow we begin the substanti... »
Several years after his retirement from track and field, renowned Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has set yet another record. Bolt currently has the longest-standing 100m record in the history of the sport. Bolt first acquired the 100m world record title in May 2008 at the New York Reebok Grand Prix. A few months later, the athlete would stun audiences at the Beijing Olympics by topping his 9.72 fini... »
Vybz Kartel life hangs in the balance as reports say his health is deteriorating rapidly behind bars. The dancehall mogul has spent over a decade in a Jamaican prison along with his three co-defendants. The men were charged and previously convicted with the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, whose body was never found. In the latest development of the ongoing case, the Privy Council in the UK over... »
Ahead of the pre-trial hearing which is scheduled to begin on June 10, Vybz Kartel‘s son and his lead lawyer Isat Buchanan spoke to FOX-5 News in the hope of informing everyone about the deejay’s deteriorating health situation. “It’s not looking great.. the condition is definitely getting worse,” says Vybz Karrtel‘s first son Likkle Vybz. Buchanan followed up in the interview by stating that despi... »
Jamaican American singer Sean Kingston was released on a $100,000 bond on Tuesday after he appeared before a Broward County Court Judge following his arrest along with his mother for allegedly defrauding various victims of over $1 million dollars. The 34-year-old artist, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, is alleged to have defrauded various persons of money, jewelry, furniture, and other commodi... »
Flippa Mafia is rebuilding his life and music career after being released from prison in 2022. The longtime dancehall artist known for old hits like “Dem Ya” and “Who Me” says after his nearly 10-year stint in prison, he just wants to rehabilitate and teach the youth to be better and not make the same mistakes he did. During a new interview with Anthony Miller on the Entertainment Report, Flippa, ... »
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell and Andre St. John will remain in prison after the Supreme Court of Jamaica ruled on Thursday that their continued detainment was illegal and in breach of their constitutional right to freedom. On Thursday, police beefed up security around the Supreme Court in Downtown Kingston, Jamaica, in anticipation of the crowd of fa... »
The “Bad Boys 4” movie soundtrack tracklist features star-studded lineup with Shenseea, Sean Paul, Flo Milli, Black Eyed Peas and more Shenseea and Sean Paul join the star-studded lineup for the Bad Boys: Ride Or Die movie soundtrack. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have been hard at work on the production of their latest installment in their Bad Boys movie franchise, Ride Or Die, which... »
Nicki Minaj brought out Beenie Man at London’s Gag City show Nicki Minaj paid homage to the King of Dancehall, Beenie Man, who she called out on stage at the opening of her performance at the London stop of her ongoing Gag City international tour. Nicki Minaj is a big fan and supporter of Dancehall, and she always ensures that she pays homage to the people who have fought to promote Jamaican... »
Nicki Minaj was forced to cancel her Pink Friday 2: Gag City tour stop in Manchester on Saturday evening and will instead reschedule the event following her arrested on Saturday morning in Amsterdam Around mid-afternoon on Saturday, Netherlands police released a statement on Twitter informing that Minaj was fined and released for carrying “soft drugs” into the European country. Minaj had live-stre... »
