2017 EVENTS
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 ... »
Vybz Kartel Vs Lisa Hanna: Cops Investigating Death Threats
Vybz Kartel versus Lisa Hanna is like the usual beef between dancehall and politicians. Over the years, politicians have been known to lambast dancehall entertainers and vice versa. Reggae/dancehall artists have all sing anti-politics lyrics. But this new feud takes things to a whole new level with Vybz Kartel fans threatening beauty queen turns politician Lisa Hanna, prompting police officers to ... »
Lisa Hanna Wants Kartel’s Music Banned from the Airwaves (AUDIO)
Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Culture, Lisa Hanna, believes Vybz Kartel’s music should be banned from public airwaves, as he’s a convicted murderer. Ms. Hanna disclosed her view in an interview last evening on Nationwide @5, responding to a question from Cliff Hughes. Vybz Kartel, who’s real name is Adijah Palmer, is serving a life sentence in prison for murder. Ms. Hanna is also concerned ... »
Dancehall Fans Blast Jamaica PM After Making Daggering Comments
Dancehall fans are very protective of the culture and the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness found that out this week. During a political meeting at the Rusea’s High School in Lucea, Hanover, last weekend, Holness says that daggering in dancehall is not only unacceptable but is to blame for violence on the island. “The guys who are doing this daggering dance, they are creative, but, they nee... »
Dancehall Artists Funding Crime Says Cops
Are dancehall artists funding crime in Jamaica? Some senior cops think so. This would not be the first time the law enforcement officials are placing the high crime rate on the island at the feet of dancehall musicians, but this time it’s different. Back in the day, artists use to blame for crimes due to their hardcore and often gritty lyrics promoting violence and aggression. But now artists are ... »
Elaine Thompson outclasses 60m field at Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix
Double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson continued her good form on Saturday to score an easy victory in the women’s 60 metres at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix in England. Thompson produced a world-leading 6.98 clocking, the eighth-fastest time ever, for the victory to lead home a Jamaica 1-2-3. Gayon Evans finished second in 7.17, while Christania Williams was third in 7.18. American Ba... »
