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Bounty Killer Shares Post Surgery Photo, Was Sick During Beenie Man Verzuz Battle

Irie Dale May 11, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Bounty Killer shared with fans that he underwent a major surgery in 2021 and was battling an illness during his infamous Verzuz battle with Beenie Man. The dancehall legend shared a photo of his surgery cut on his Instagram account on Wednesday night while giving a glimpse of what his life has been like for the past few years. According to Killer, his life hasn’t always been what it appears on social media, as he often shares content of himself in happier times. In his lengthy post, Bounty Killer thanked the medical staff at the University Hospital, Toney Twaits Ward, for taking care of him during this period. The Wardlord didn’t share the nature of his illness or how long he was hospitalize... »

Beenie Man Talks Fathering 12 Children, His Biopic, the Bob Marley Movie, and His Fiancé Camille Being His Rita Marley in Interview

Irie Dale May 11, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

In an interview released on Friday, May 10, dancehall artiste Beenie Man spoke about his 12 children his music, family, legacy, the recent Bob Marley movie, as well as his own potential biopic and his fiancé Camille being his Rita Marley. There are few Jamaican artistes who can boast that they have successfully been in the industry for over 45 years and maintained a strong presence throughout the decades. Veteran deejay Beenie Man is capable of doing just that, with the 50-year-old first entering music at the age of five. Advertisement During an interview on the Dutty Berry Show, Beenie discussed his longevity in Dancehall. The Grammy-winning artiste expressed that he chooses not to compete ... »

Track and Field, Renowned Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt’s 100m Record Sets New Record

Irie Dale May 11, 2024 2024 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

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 finish with a new 9.69 record. Advertisement Bolt went on to top his own record again at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin with his currently unbeaten 9.58-second 100m win. Despite retiring from the sport in 2017, his 100m record is yet to be topped by another sprinter and is currently held by the ... »

Reggae Sumfest 2024 Lineup

Irie Dale May 7, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

From Dancehall and Reggae veterans like Capleton and Beres Homond to the island’s latest rising stars, Reggae Sumfest will be showcasing some of Jamaica’s best as well as American R&B great Babyface. First staged in the summer of 1993, Reggae Sumfest has become one of the summer’s most anticipated annual events in Jamaica. The event’s first staging featured the likes of Bunny Wailer, Sugar Minott, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw, Chaka Demus and Pliers, and the Hip-Hop group Naughty by Nature. Over more than two decades later, Sumfest has maintained its diverse lineup, offering its patrons the best across musical genres. This year, Sumfest will once again be returning to Catherine Hall in Monteg... »

Sizzla Kalonji Arrives In The US For First Shows In Years

Irie Dale May 7, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Sizzla Kalonji is back on US soil for his first set of concerts in several years after getting his United States Visa. Urban Islandz reported in February that Sizzla got his US visa reinstated after years of not being able to perform in that country, which is the biggest music market in the world. It’s unknown why the reggae icon had his visa revoked in the first place. There were some rumors that his issue with the LGBTQ community led to his visa being canceled sometime in 2019. “Sizzla Kalonji makes a triumphant return to the United States in 2024,” a statement confirming the news reads. “The Artist has not performed in the country for a number of years due to Visa restrictions, but he was... »