Caribbean-American New York Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, is calling on the Caribbean community to stand up against Donald Trump. Clarke – the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 25th anniversary celebration of Brooklyn’s Progressive Democrats Political Association (PDPA). During her address, Clarke – who represents the 9th Congressional Dis... »
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US$1.26 million in prize money on offer World Relays
A total prize purse of United States $1.26 million will be paid by the International Association of Athletics Federations for the men’s and women’s races at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2017 on April 22 and 23. The team prize money for each race will be first $50,000; second $30,000; third $20,000; fourth $12,000; fifth $10,000; sixth $8000; seventh $6000; and eighth $4000. There ... »
Jamaica’s Violet Moss Brown now oldest person in the world
Jamaican supercentenarian Violet Moss Brown is now the oldest person in the world, after the death of previous oldest person Emma Morano of Italy. Morano, who was officially the last person born in the 1800s still living, died at her home in Verbania, Italy. Born on November 29, 1899, she was 117 years old. “She had an extraordinary life, and we will always remember her strength to move forw... »
Mr. Vegas Says Vybz Kartel Is In Hell And His Fans Are Fools
Mr. Vegas says that Vybz Kartel is literally living in hell and the vast majority of his fans are complete fools for following him. The dancehall deejay turn gospel singer sat down for an interview on ER last week where he spoke about Vybz Kartel’s incarceration being equivalent to him being in hell. “Well you have to understand that Vybz Kartel is a major force within our society, and a lot of pe... »
Can you avoid getting bumped from your flight?
United Airlines booted 3,765 passengers off flights last year just because it sold more tickets than there were seats on the plane, but none of those got as much attention as the man who was dragged off a plane in Chicago over the weekend. Video posted on Facebook showed the shock on the faces of other passengers. And it created a public-relations nightmare for the airline on Monday as news of the... »
Cops seize 78,000 tubes of bleaching cream
A man was arrested and charged with breaches of the Pharmacy, Food Handlers and Customs Act after he was found with tens of thousands of tubes and jars of bleaching cream on Tuesday. The Jamaica Constabulary Force, in a post to Facebook, said approximately 78,000 jars/tubes of bleaching cream were seized in the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation (C-TOC) raid. »
Vybz Kartel First Dancehall Artist Featured On “Before They Were Famous”
Vybz Kartel became the first dancehall artist to be featured on the TV show “Before They Were Famous.” Host Michael McCrudden did a feature on the incarcerated dancehall star’s rise to stardom from his childhood days to becoming a household name both in Jamaican and in the global dancehall space.The show revealed some small details about the artist that most of his fans wouldn’t know, for example,... »
Is Vybz Kartel Getting Married & Baptize In Prison ?
Vybz Kartel is reportedly planning to get married and baptize in prison. A letter hit our desk over the weekend that was allegedly written by Vybz Kartel where he confirmed that he has turned his life over to his lord and savior Jesus Christ. I said allegedly because we still can’t confirm if the dancehall deejay himself wrote the letter. Our sources inside the Gaza wouldn’t confirm or deny if the... »
Alkaline Met With Kingston Mayor To Discuss Dancehall Music
Alkaline is shaping up to be a major player in the local dancehall music scene and Kingston mayor Delroy Williams recognized that. The Vendetta deejay’s recent New Rules concert at the National Stadium car park was a huge success with some 20,000 fans converging on the venue for the deejay’s first live performance in Jamaica in three years. The Kingston mayor confirmed via Twitter that he met with... »
Bobby Shmurda Gets Four Years Sentence For Contraband
Bobby Shmurda was sentenced to four years in prison for having a shank but let’s be clear, this doesn’t mean that he will be serving more time on his existing sentence. The “Hot Ni**a” rapper took a plea deal in the case and received a lesser sentence than he would have. Smart move by him and his legal team given that he is already serving seven years. Bobby Shmurda appeared in court on Friday mor... »
Dancehall Artiste Blak Ryno Got Married To Longtime Girlfriend Sewell
Blak Ryno tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Mel aka Sewell who is also a recording artist. Sources told DHH that the pair have been dating for a few years and only recently decided to get married. As for Ryno, aka Di Stinga, he has been quiet on the dancehall scene for a while, but sources are now telling us that he is getting ready to make a grand entrance back into the dancehall space. ... »
Mavado Son Stabbed During Cellphone Robbery
Mavado’s son is currently hospitalized after being stabbed during a cellphone robbery. Multiple sources confirmed with Dancehall HipHop on Saturday that the teenage son, whose name is Dantay Brooks, of the dancehall icon is currently hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed in the neck during a robbery incident at Limelight in Half-Way Tree. Sources say that a group of guys attac... »
Teflon wants negative songs removed from airwaves
Reggae and dancehall artiste Teflon has been on a crusade calling for the music to be cleaned up. The artiste has released a single titled ‘Legacy’ in which he tackles the problems facing the music and the industry at large. “It’s time for us to take a stand to nurture the music. We have to stand on our feet and defend the music because a lot of persons benefit from music i... »
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Confirms She Is Pregnant Pulls Out London 2017 World Championships
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child after months of rumors. The Jamaican sprint queen also announced on her Facebook page that she has pulled out of the London 2017 World Championships in Athletics. At the moment she is fully focused on being a mother while still rooting for her Jamaican teammates who are currently training for the upcoming event. “All m... »
St Jago, Edwin Allen win Digicel Central Athletics Championships
St Jago High boys outclassed their opponents, while Edwin Allen girls had somewhat of a fight to prevail at the two-day Digicel Central Athletics Championships, which ended at GC Foster College on Wednesday. Scoring 423 points, St Jago were well ahead of their closest rivals Edwin Allen in the boys’ contest, with the latter tallying 111 points as Holmwood finished third with 110. The other t... »
Jay Z and Beyonce Looking To Buy $150 Million Mansion in L.A.
Jay Z and Beyonce are looking to buy the Spelling Mansion in Los Angeles fro a reported $150 million. For the past few years the Carters have been eyeing a move to the West Coast and have been house hunting in the Los Angeles area. The latest property they are looking at is a mega mansion dubbed the Spelling Manor, build by the late television producer Aaron Spelling and his wife. The 57,000 squar... »
No Evidence Vybz Kartel Recording Music In Prison Commissioner of Corrections Confirms
There is no evidence that Vybz Krtel is recording music in prison, at least that is what the head of the Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter confirms. Vybz Kartel has been under intense scrutiny over the last few weeks over allegations that he is recording music in prison. The debate received new attention when politician Lisa Hanna publicly stated that she want Vybz Kartel music to be banned ... »
Reggae Legend Edi Fitzroy Dead At 62
Reggae music has lost another legend. Singer Edi Fitzroy has died at the age of 62. Details surrounding his untimely death are still sketchy, but we’re told that he passed away on Saturday while getting treatment for an illness at the May Pen Hospital. He was recently hospitalized three times before his passing, sources told us. Edi Fitzroy was born in Chapelton, in Clarendon and was an accountant... »
Trump sacks consular at the U.S Embassy in Jamaica for issuing 5 visas in day
Kingston – The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has on Friday dismissed a consular officer at the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica for granting five (5) visas in a day , press secretary reports Micheal Smith, who is said to have worked as a consular officer for three years at the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica has beened fired for going beyond hs daily visa issuance quota. The report, however d... »
Judge lifts stop order against Dancehall Star Tommy Lee
A High Court judge has temporarily lifted a stop order against popular entertainer Tommy Lee. Justice Vivienne Harris has also granted an order that will allow the entertainer to apply for a Jamaican passport. Tommy Lee, whose real name is Leroy Russell, is among four persons who were scheduled to go on trial in the Home Circuit Court today on charges related to the lottery scam. The entertainer ... »
Jamaica Security Ministry clarifies conditions for inmates recording music
The Ministry of National Security has outlined measures to strengthen security within the island’s correctional institutions, stamping out the smuggling of cell phones and other contraband. At the same time, the ministry has moved to clarify the conditions under which music is recorded by inmates in maximum security facilities. “We have to respect the public’s concerns, protect our citizens and se... »
Beenie Man Says Alkaline Disrespected Police Officers (VIDEO)
Beenie Man has weighed in on Alkaline’s recent legal troubles with law enforcement saying that he thinks the Vendetta deejay disrespected police officers. Speaking with Winford Williams on OnStage, Beenie Man opened up about a number of topics including his recent performance on Jamrock Cruise and his ending of a feud with the Marley brothers. When asked about Alkaline getting detained for... »
Dancehall Artiste Kalado Recovering From Injuries In Car Accident
Dancehall star Kalado is currently recovering from minor injuries he sustained in a car accident yesterday. A rep for the “Personally” deejay told Dancehall HipHop that his injuries are minor but he is shaken as a result of the crash and is currently at home recovering. The accident took place on Red Hills Road in Kingston on Monday. Kalado swerve to avoid running into the back of a car traveling ... »
Vybz Kartel: Broadcasting Commission Says No Law Broken In Airing Music
The Broadcasting Commission has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kisa Hanna and Vybz Kartel. Social media is still in an uproar after the beauty queen turn politician called for a ban on Vybz Kartel’s music from public airwaves including radio and TV simply because he was convicted of murder. Dancehall fans are pushing back against her statement and now the agency responsible for airwaves... »
Drake Brought Out Popcaan At Amsterdam Tour Stop (VIDEO)
Drake brought out his unruly friend from yard Popcaan at his Amsterdam “Boy Meets World” Tour on Sunday night. The Hotskull deejay made a surprised appearances on Drake’s final performance in Amsterdam performing his hit singles “Ravin,” “Party Shot,” and “Only Man She Want.” Some sixteen thousand fans crammed inside the Ziggo Dome to see Drake and his guests in action. Drizzy also posted a photo ... »
