Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison following his conviction in July on two prostitution-related charges. The sentence, handed down by Judge Arun Subramanian on Friday, September 3 also included a $500,000 fine, the maximum allowed by law. Combs, 55, will serve approximately 36 months after being credited for the 13 months already spent in custody. He appeared subdued in c... »
Jamaica’s Sport Minister Olivia Grange is satisfied with the mounting of the statue of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt at Falmouth’s historic Water Square. Jamaica’s Sport Minister Olivia Grange is satisfied with the mounting of the statue of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt at Falmouth’s historic Water Square, which was promised since 2019. While the statue has already been installed, the official unv... »
More than a decade after his death, Jamaican-born hip hop legend Dwight Myers, also known as Heavy D, was posthumously honored by the Irie Jam Foundation in New York with the Purpose Talk Legacy Honor Award. The event took place recently at the Resorts World Casino in Queens. Heavy D’s parents, Eulahlee and Clifford Myers, accepted the award on his behalf. Syntyche “Syn” Clarke, co-chair of the Ir... »
WASHINGTON, USA – The US State Department on Monday positioned Barbados and Saint Lucia on the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, Tier 2 Watch List. Cuba and Venezuela were classified as Tier 3, and Haiti, designated as a special case. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), Pub. L. No. 106- 386, in 2000, equipped the US Government with new tools and resources to mount a comprehens... »
Former Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is living with dementia. The confirmation came from her husband and long-time confidant, Errald Miller, during a rare and emotional recent interview. The revelation, made on the 17th of September, coincided with Simpson Miller being honoured with one of Cuba’s highest accolades, the Medal of Friendship, presented at the Cuban Embassy in Kingston... »
Early Sunday morning, following the women’s 4×100 metre relay at the World Championships in Tokyo, the Jamaican women’s team secured a strong second place finish. But beyond the silver medal, the moment was marked by something far greater. It was the final race of track and field legend and national icon Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce. The race brought the curtain down on her illustrious career, as she g... »
Jamaica has reclaimed its place at the top of global sprinting after delivering a stunning 1-2 finish in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday. Oblique Seville, 24, silenced his critics and shocked rivals by storming to his first senior world title with a blistering 9.77 seconds, holding off compatriot Kishane Thompson, who clocked 9.82 to take silver. Amer... »
Montego Bay Dancehall star Squash is set to learn his fate in a US federal court later this year, with sentencing scheduled for 24 November. The deejay, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, recently pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. The charge stems from a traffic stop in February, during which police recovered two Glock pistols. Squash had reportedly bee... »
On Tuesday, September 9, Jamaica tackled Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers, inside Jamaica National Stadium in Kingston. The Reggae Boyz secured a 2–0 victory and these are the highlights. »
Dancehall star Squash has pleaded guilty in his firearm possession case in South Florida. The Montego Bay deejay returned to court on Friday (September 5), where he formally entered his plea in exchange for a reduced sentencing. According to court documents, Squash, whose real name is Andre Maurice Whittaker to one count of being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm or ammunition. In exchan... »
Swizz Beatz has responded to recent rumors about his marriage with Alicia Keys hitting the rocks. Following weeks of speculation online, the super producer says his marriage to Alicia Keys is doing just fine. Swizz Beatz shared a video of himself and the singer dancing while calling out folks online spreading rumors that they are heading for a divorce. “Everybody knew we was divorced but us,” the ... »
With the general election set for September 3, the political energy across the country is strong as people openly show support for their political party of choice. One party that continues to receive strong backing from many Jamaican entertainers is the People’s National Party (PNP). Over the years, many well known Jamaicans who are not politicians from entertainment, business, sports, and other s... »
With Jamaica’s general election set for Wednesday, September 3, the role of Dancehall entertainers in local politics has once again come to the forefront. While the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is not traditionally known for having widespread support from the top names in Dancehall, the party does have a handful of artistes who have shown loyalty to the “green team.” However, when it comes to the Pe... »
Reports are saying that Dancehall artiste, Squash will no longer face a jury trial in the United States after deciding to change his plea in a federal gun case. The entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Whittaker, is expected to officially enter a guilty plea in court on September 3. This decision comes just before his trial was set to begin on September 2. The St James native deejay had up until... »
Sean Kingston is heading to prison following his conviction in his and his mother’s $1 million alleged fraud scheme. The Jamaican-American singer was sentenced on Friday (August 15) by a Florida judge to serve 3.5 years in prison for his role in the alleged fraud scheme. The ruling comes less than a month after Sean Kingston’s mother, Janice Turner, was sentenced to serve 5 years in prison for her... »
The legal pressure seems to be mounting on Dancehall artiste Squash, as U.S. federal prosecutors move to use his own music, phone videos, and messages as evidence in the gun-related case against him. The entertainer, born Andrae Whittaker, was arrested in February during a traffic stop in Miami, Florida. He’s now facing serious federal charges, including unlawful possession of a machine gun and be... »
Jamaica’s conjoined twins, Azora and Azaria Elson, have taken a major step toward a life-changing medical procedure. The one-year-old sisters, born in 2023 and joined at the abdomen, departed the island on Sunday, July 28, aboard a specialized Medevac flight headed to Saudi Arabia, where they are expected to undergo separation surgery. The journey was made possible through collaborative efforts be... »
Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that Jamaicans will head to the polls on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The long-anticipated declaration came on Sunday night, August 10, during a massive Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) rally at Half-Way Tree, where thousands of supporters gathered in a sea of green to hear their leader set the stage for the upcoming political showdown. The announcement follows S... »
Vybz Kartel reflects on his prison release a year ago on July 31st. The dancehall legend walked out of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility a year ago with his two co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell and Andre St. John, also known as Mad Suss. Vybz Kartel had been fighting for his freedom for thirteen years before catching a big break in his final appeal to the UK Privy Council.... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste, Baby Cham is currently grieving the loss of his Mother. The ‘Ghetto Story’ hitmaker confirmed the news in a series of posts in memory of his Mother on Monday, August 4. One of the posts captioned, “The Most Beautiful Human Being I Know, ONE DON MAMA JENNIE. May Jehovah Prepare A Place For You, I’m Gonna Miss You So Much . One Don, Mama Jennie I Love You With All My Bo... »
Newly surfaced surveillance footage has shed light on a heated incident involving U.S. sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson and fellow athlete Christian Coleman at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27. The video, released on Thursday, shows Richardson forcefully shoving Coleman multiple times during an argument as he repeatedly attempted to walk away. The altercation, which took place in... »
One of the many pillars of Jamaican culture is family, some are more about it than others. However, male Dancehall and Reggae artistes, specifically, have been known and stereotyped to have a large amount of children, usually with more than one partner. This was highlighted by a post, recent published on Instagram by Reggae artiste Nesbeth. This post shows a number of Dancehall icons and legends a... »
Vybz Kartel is officially the King of Dancehall. The Jamaican legend received his crown at the 2025 staging of Reggae Sumfest. Almost a year after his release from prison, Vybz Kartel solidified his legacy in Jamaican music as the King of Dancehall. The Queen of Dancehall, Spice, was on hand to crown Kartel early Saturday morning, July 19, on Night one of the iconic reggae festival. The Por... »
Baby Cham connects with Marley brothers, Stephen and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, for a new hustle anthem, “Hustling In My Blood.” The dancehall legend has been teasing the song for the past few weeks, and fans now have the final cut, which was released on Friday (July 11) with an accompanying music video. The conscious single was produced by The FaNaTiX and Baby Cham, while the cut wa... »
Following his recent arrest, and detention by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E) in the United States, the family of Dancehall Artiste Deva Bratt has orchestrated an initiative to fight for his freedom and right to remain in the country. This initiative came in the form of a GoFundMe account that has been made as a method to collect donations to meet a target of $4500 USD. This is in ... »
The mass deportation policy enacted by United States president, Donald Trump, has seen north of 50, 000 immigrants apprehended and placed in detention by the I.C.E (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to be sent back to their homelands in recent times. Jamaicans have been and continue to be included in this group as time goes by. One such Jamaican that is allegedly in this group is Dancehall Vete... »
Travis Scott sent custom “JackBoys” Lamborghinis to several artists, including Vybz Kartel, to promote his upcoming project JACKBOYS 2. The album is the second collaborative effort between Travis Scott and the JackBoys collective after releasing the first one in 2019. To promote the album, Scott sent custom Lamborghini Huracans to some of the artists featured on the project, like Vybz Kartel, Don ... »
Jah Cure has been remanded in a Dutch prison when he appeared in court earlier this week after an interpreter no-show. The reggae singer was back in court for another hearing as prosecutors in the Netherlands pressed their appeal against his acquittal on attempted murder charges. On Wednesday (June 18), the singer and his attorney appeared in court for a substantive hearing in the matter. The hear... »
Daniela Brooks aka Skye Diamond, the daughter of Dancehall star Mavado, is riding in style, thanks to the ‘Progress’ deejay. The 24-year-old, upcoming Dancehall artiste took to social media, Monday night, to share a video and a photo, showcasing her silver coloured Mercedes-Benz. What made the post even more meaningful for followers was the soundtrack: her father’s hit single “Jehovah Guide Me” pl... »
Watch Vybz Kartel’s latest performance, which took place in Atlantic City, NJ, United States over the weekend. The show featured performances from Spice, Blak Ryno and many others. Vybz Kartel performed for over an hour, reeling off countless hit songs. Check out Vybz Kartel’s performance below: »
Marion Hall, the Jamaican-born artiste formerly known as Lady Saw, continues to chart a transformative course in both her personal and professional life since her dramatic shift from Queen of Dancehall to daughter of God, an ordained minister. After being baptized in December 2015, Hall made a decision to leave Jamaica and relocate to the United States. She moved to Florida in early 2016, shortly ... »
Derrick Francis, the man convicted of murdering Brianna Destiny McKoy, daughter of popular Jamaican sound system selector Ricky Trooper, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison, per reports. The sentencing was handed down in Bridgeport, Connecticut, nearly two years after Brianna was found lifeless on April 6, 2023. Francis, now 43, was found guilty in April 2025 of fatally shooting McKoy, who wa... »
The Trinidad promoter behind the failed Vybz Kartel concert is now claiming that his life is in danger. There has been a big uproar among concertgoers in Trinidad who feel fleeced after buying tickets to see Vybz Karel headline the One Caribbean Music Festival concert last weekend on the Caribbean island. Promoter Odane Anderson, head of Jacho Entertainment, has come under fire from the dancehall ... »
Early Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, Vybz Kartel uploaded a video on social media in which he formally apologised to the ‘Trinidad People’ and details the multiple issues he had with the promoter of the One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF), leading up to the show date on Saturday. “Promoter fi the Trinidad show memba a years mi know yo, memba when you forward initially for the show, my man... »
Hours before his highly anticipated performance in Trinidad and Tobago, it was announced on Saturday that Jamaican Dancehall star Vybz Kartel will not be appearing at the One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF). Kartel’s management team issued a release, detailing that the artiste would not participate in the event due to the promoters’ alleged failure to honour contractual agreements. “Vybz Kartel ha... »
