Former undisputed world cruiserweight champion, Jamaican O’Neil Bell, was shot dead in Atlanta early Wednesday during a robbery, Atlanta police have confirmed. The 40-year-old, who resided in Atlanta, was alighting from a bus when he was shot and then robbed by two assailants who subsequently escaped. He was pronounced dead on the scene. A second person, who was unidentified, suffered a guns... »
J Capri is still in a medically induced coma at a hospital in Kingston. The dancehall diva has been hospitalized for a week now following her involvement in a serious car accident. A rep for the singer siad that she has since undergo multiple surgeries for fractured bones and other injuries. “She is still in critical but stable condition,” her rep said. “After the surgeries things have been lookin... »
Downsound Records recording artiste Ishawna is letting all the haters know that she’s a “Big Deal,” and her life is very much wonderful. The singer took to Instagram earlier this week to upload a video of her driving her Mercedes-Benz which was seized a few weeks ago. “Good morning!!! #I‘mABigDeal #NotAOnePeiceWidLikkleFries #LoL” She captioned the post. The singer’s Mercedes-Benz was among severa... »
Renee’s guest this week is Dancehall Queen Carlene. “Butterfly, butterfly, mek me see yuhbutterfly … ” You remember dat? Yup, that’s her dance, but when we spoke she did notjust talk about dancing, she answered questions on relationships, motherhood and thefriendship she shares with her ex and father of her child, Beenie Man. Renee: What kind of mother are you? Carlene: I think I am a cool mom. I’... »
US prosecutor: J’can lottery sentence should send message BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota sentenced a Jamaican man to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for a lottery scam that authorities say cost victims around the country millions of dollars. A jury in May convicted 26-year-old Sanjay Williams, of Montego Bay, Jamaica, of 35 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud and m... »
Comedian Wally British and Versatile seems to be the talk of social media. 3Jamaica understands that leakedimages of the comedian and Reggae Dancehall artiste Versatile, surfaced after the release of their steamy, seductive new single “Love Zone.” The raunchy photos showcases the two in a very compromising position, both appearing to be partially naked posing together for a few bedroom selfies. Ve... »
Beenie Man has been removed from the line up of the Ragamuffin Festival after gay activists objected to him appearing. The concert is slated for February 20 in Auckland, New Zealand. Beenie Man, like many other Jamaican dancehall acts, has been targeted for perceived homophobic lyrics. He has been replaced by lesbian reggae singer Diana King, the first Jamaican artist to publicly come out as gay, ... »
Gaza fans going at octane saying he is a badmind dread because of his recent interview on er haired on television Jamaica (TVJ) While Vybz Kartel might be the #1 dancehall reggae artist in Jamaica, that is not the case outside the shores of Jamaica. This is according to the hot touring fellow dancehall artist, I-Octane. I-Octane says outside of dancehall it is Romain Virgo who is carrying the danc... »
A representative for Alkaline is dismissing reports that dancehall deejay’s eyes are infected. Reports circulating on the net are that, Alkaline is going blind as a result of his eye tattoo which allegedly cause the deejay’s eyeballs to be infected. However, checks made by Music News reveal that the claims are untrue. According to a rep for the artiste, the deejay is not going blind and his eyes a... »
The sweet life that Michael Mitchell* dreamt of when he ran off in the United States (US) more than 20 years ago has not materialised, and now he, like many other Jamaican immigrants, is homesick with a burning desire to return home. But, like so many other illegal immigrants, Mitchell has no documents and finds himself stuck in New York living a life that he is desperate to escape from. Mitchell,... »
Dancehall diva J Capri is currently in the hospital in serious condition following a deadly car crash. Sources are telling us that the accident took place on Barbican Road in Kingston on Sunday night. “It seems like she lost control of her car and it flipped several times before coming to an halt,” sources told us. J Capri, whose real name is Jordona Phillips, was taken to the UWI hospital where s... »
Alkaline maybe going blind as a result of his eyeball tattoo. Multiple sources are telling Urban Islandz that the dancehall deejay’s camp is worried that he could permanently loose his eyesight. One sources also told us that the “Champion Boy” deejay recently had to visit the doctor for a eye infection. A rep for the deejay is dispelling the rumors telling us that they are not true. “Vendetta is d... »
Bounty Killer won’t be performing on any Sting show anytime soon. The dancehall legend is on social media clowning the the promoters of the iconic dancehall show. Bounty Killer is billed to perform on two other shows around the the time Sting will be showing. “This is what sting’s line up shoulda look like but dem Budget look like it nuh Budge Yet,” Killer wrote on Instagram. “The Biggest Concerts... »
The BBC have confirmed that a Premier League player is faster than the worlds fastest man, Usain Bolt over 40 Metres. And It’s not Theo Walcott or Aaron Lennon. It’s official, over 40 metres Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin is actually faster than Usain Bolt After beating Theo Walcott’s long-standing sprint record at Arsenal with a 40m sprint time of 4.41 seconds, many claimed that Bellerin was actually ... »
Ninja Man gave his fans a scare last weekend when he became ill and was rushed to the hospital. The dancehall legend was released from the hospital with a clean bill of health. Seems the Don Gorgon is now celebrating a new lease on life with a new song “Suppose (Survival Story).” It’s very clear that Ninja Man is already in the mood for a clash at Sting 2015. “Mi good ya now man. Mi do a string a ... »
Busy Signal’s 2008 hit single “Nah Go A Jail Again” has taken on a renewed significance for the artiste. After 3 Years Ago the recordingartiste, real name Glendale Gordon, was fined $30,000 and sentenced to six months in prison by Minnesota State District Court Judge Donovan W. Frank for absconding bail related to drug trafficking charges brought against him 13 years ago. Busy Signal took to Insta... »
In the photo below, a dancer gives a Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) officer (who was on duty at the time) a 6:30 position dance, while he uses one hand to hold his huge M16 rifle and the other to spank spank his dance companion. It is a common occurrence for ‘peace officers’ to patrol parties in order to ensure that everything is smooth sailing and that the party ends at the permitted time. A le... »
Convicted Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has baby mothers all around the world, struggling to overcome his now sorrowful fate of a 35 years sentence. Amanda Ennevor, one of Kartel’s baby mama, says she is holding it as she believes he will be out before his given life sentence. “Still holding baby, this a just one more obstacle we have to overcome…when I needed someone u were there I ain’t giving up! ... »
Jah Cure and Kamila McDonald are reportedly separated, reports surfaced earlier this month that despite having a beautiful wedding ceremony back in 2011 at the luxurious Tryall Club in Hanover, the reggae singer Jah Cure and his media personality wife are set to call it quits. »
Gully Bop and Shauna Chin celebrates 1 year anniversary! Dancehall’s most talked about couple Gully Bop and his manager/fianceé Shauna Chin are celebrating their first year together. The two started dating late last year, a few weeks after the “Body Specialist” deejay went viral online and have been inseparable since. Shauna Chin took to Instagram on Saturday to share the great milestone in their ... »
A witness tells NBC that the unidentified woman and another woman engaged in a dance twerk-off, involving the missing woman’s boyfriend. The other woman, who called herself the twerk queen, began twerking on her boyfriend. That led to “some sort of issue,” the witness said. The woman reportedly jumped off the cruise ship 22 miles off the coast of Cuba. The U.S. Coast Guard and an aircrew were stil... »
Forget the hardcore raunchy lyrics, Dancehall Artiste are also known for their fashion and style, like that time Vybz Kartel shined on the pages of Buzzz Magazine’s August 2011 issue. Which takes us to number one on our list which is Vybz Kartel himself. This phenomenal dancehall artiste as been seen on countless occasions rocking tailored suits. Definitely a man of class VYBZ KARTEL BEENIE MAN No... »
It seems like the most common thing for artistes these days is to take their feuds online. Social media has been abuzz since news of an ongoing feud betweenDancehall artistes Beenie Man and Mavado after the lyrical jabs being thrown by the two in recently released songs. Beenie Man released a song titled ‘Think Me A Simma’ directed to theGully Gad after Mavado’s dropped his ‘Money A Di Right Thing... »
Ninja Man is currently hospitalized after falling ill. The dancehall legend conformed the news via his IG page on Saturday. “Back in the hospital but BADMAN can’t dead #robot,” Ninja wrote in the caption. A rep for the deejay are telling us that his fell ill on Friday and was rushed to the University Hospital in Kingston. “The cause of his illness is still a mystery but he is being treated by some... »
Rihanna has given Travis Scott the boot after hooking up for just a few weeks. The pair were a hot new couple in September but seems that whirlwind romance is already over. Sources close to Bajan pop singer told Urban Islandz that Rihanna ended things when the rapper became too “needy.” “He wanted her every second of the day and even wanted her to travel with him for his show,” sources said. “Whil... »
