Rumours are circulating that Spice and her Rasta boyfriend are no longer together. The first talk of the alleged break-up started when YouTuber KingMixUp pointed out that Spice and Justin were no longer following each other on Instagram after Justin was allegedly seeing a wedding counsellor. The claims about Justin receiving marital advice from a wedding counsellor comes from sources of the YouTub... »
The matter concerning the shooting that took place in a North Carolina Walmart in the year 2018 by the hands of rapper Dababy has resurfaced again as the Rolling Stone website recently uploaded a video showing the incident. The shooting incident resulted in the life of a 19-year-old man by the name of Jaylin Craig being taken however, in consequence of the matter, the rapper was only charged for c... »
Legendary Reggae artiste Bob Marley has secured another accomplishment under his belt since his “No Woman, No Cry” song recorded with the Wailers received a platinum certification in the United Kingdom on the 22nd of April. The information was released by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and was noted to have gotten the “Brit Certified Silver Award” based on its sale of over 600,000 units i... »
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished second with 22.79 seconds (1.3m/s) in the 200 metres at the National Stadium. At the Velocity Fest 11 on Saturday, the World and Olympic champion opened her outdoor season with initially a quick start but her speed later slowed after leading the race to 170 metres. After she slowed down Bahamian Anthonique Strachan picked up the pace and won the race with a season’... »
Double Olympic sprint champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah has won the 2022 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, becoming the first female athlete from Jamaica to be bestowed this coveted honour since its inception in 2000. A total of six women across the world from various sporting events such as tennis, swimming, football, and track and field were nominated for the award, however, the Jamaican spri... »
According to a Labour Force Survey by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Jamaica’s unemployment fell to a record low of 6.2% in January 2022. However, in January 2020, STATIN reported that the country’s unemployment rate was 7.1% which was 0.9% less compared to this year. Based on further findings presented, in January 2022, over 1,257,100 people were employed which is an increase of 5... »
American rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested today, April 20 at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a shooting that took place earlier in November 2021. Reports are that the rapper arrived at the airport from his baecation in Barbados with his baby mother, Rihanna in a private jet when officers of the LAPD arrested him. This has since been con... »
By Shirvan Williams Jah Cure is prepared to fight for his life as Dutch prosecutors push for more prison time. Things are not looking up for reggae crooner Jah Cure and if Netherlands prosecutors get their way he will be behind prison walls for a long time to come. That’s at least according to reports from the country where it has been confirmed that they have filed an appeal to overturn the acqui... »
Rihanna and Michael Lee-Chin’s updated net worth was revealed by Forbes for their 2022 list of billionaires. The 34-year-old singer and beauty mogul has made her way on Forbes annual billionaires list for the first time since turning a billionaire. Rihanna was first listed as a billionaire in 2021, with an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion. The credit behind the Fenty Beauty mogul’s latest title... »
Jah Cure has been convicted for attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands and will spend years in prison. A court graphic showed the singer listening to his interpreter with a confused look on his face as he is told that he was found guilty of attempted manslaughter for stabbing a Dutch-Jamaican promoter in October of 2021 and will be SPENDING 6 YEARS BEHIND BARS. Jah Cure leaves behind his mother... »
On Sunday, March 20, the women’s 4x400m relay team consisting of teammates Stephenie Ann McPherson, Roneisha McGregor, Junelle Bromfield and Janieve Russell defeated four times reigning champion, the United States of America (USA) to secure a gold medal for Jamaica at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Stephenie Ann McPherson anchored the team to victory in a time of 3:2... »
The announcement of the new banknotes triggered many controversies, one of which spoke about the two former prime ministers, Michael Manley and Edward Seaga, being on the $2000 banknote, even though they were rivals. Beverly Manley, the former wife of Michael Manley, spoke with the gleaner about what she believes her husband would think about being placed next to Seaga. “I feel as strongly about i... »
By Devi Seitaram Shenseea and her record label, Interscope Records, are being sued for $10 million for alleged copyright infringement over “Lick”. The sexual content of “Lick” is not the only thing causing controversy for Shenseea as the singer in the height of enjoying her debut album ‘ALPHA’ being released, has been hit with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by an artist claiming to be the copyright... »
Jah Cure is facing an eight-year jail sentence should he be convicted for the stabbing of an Amsterdam promoter on October 1 last year. Jah Cure is on trial for attempted manslaughter, aggravated assault, and attempted aggravated assault, and he is being represented by Dutch Attorney-at-Law, Jan-Hein Kuijpers. In speaking in court, Jah Cure told the Judge to Google him after they said they did not... »
By Anna-Kaye Kerr Tommy Lee Sparta is in better health physically and mentally following his transfer to a new prison. Incarcerated Dancehall star Yommy Lee=Sparta has been transferred from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre to the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre. The transfer comes two weeks after an altercation with a warder that left the “Godfather” deejay admitted to a public h... »
Shenseea confirms that she is in a relationship with someone while address recent rumors about her involvement with Drake and London On Da Track. When it comes to Drake, it seems that the outrageous rumors follow him. Long before the pepper sauce saga popped up was the allegation that the Canadian-born rapper had impregnated Shenseea and the two argued about her having an abortion. On Friday, on t... »
Drake could be the next owner of a famous local Jamaican eatery in Toronto if he can reach a deal with the owners. There’s no doubt that Drake has a deep love for his hometown Toronto and a very deep appreciation of Jamaican culture and its music. The Canadian rapper showed just how much he loved both recently when he stepped up and offered to buy Randy’s Patties, a staple Jamaican treat in the ca... »
Montego Bay dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta was hospitalized on Monday following a reported prison altercation. As reported, the “Blessings” singer was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital Monday after he had an altercation with correctional officers. The reported altercation took place earlier Monday morning, he initially received treatment at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Downto... »
By Orlando Dowlatt Business is business. This is the philosophy of music producer Skatta Burrell, who has weighed in on the ongoing saga between former dancehall artiste Lady Saw turned Minister Marion Hall and several other current female entertainers. Recently Marion Hall announced that she would be stepping away from her current format of preaching on social media. Many have since speculated th... »
Bounty Killer names Spice the “baddest” female dancehall artiste currently. The “Go Down Deh” deejay is known for her raunchy songs, which has landed her with the “Queen of the Dancehall” title in succession from Lady Saw. Nowadays, the artist is on TV for Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and promoting her Graci Noir clothing line. Despite all of her successes, Spice has remained humble and acknowledged... »
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), recently shared a post on its Twitter page, imploring gangsters in the country to “inform” on their competition. This new campaign strategy by the JCF, left competing criminals with clear instructions on how they can get the job done by tagging @crimestopjamaica or dialing 311 and giving them their location. Check out the JCF’s Twitter post below: »
Entertainment is one segment of the economy that has been rocked during the ongoing global pandemic. Jamaica’s entertainment and music scene has not been left out of the oppressive restrictions as their government continues to try and battle the spread of the deadly virus. There have been some subtle signs of a return to normalcy as more shows are being hosted using Covid-19 protocols. The Reggae ... »
Nesbeth steps forward to address his rumored beef with Vybz Kartel The reggae singer is dispelling rumors that he had any beef with the Gazanation leader or that his 2017 critique of Youth View Awards organizers caused his career to plummet shortly after. Nesbeth addressed the matter on his Instagram LIVE when he answered questions from YardVibez TV, which queried, “Do you believe that your career... »
The Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica’s Firearms Licensing Authority, Shane Dalling, has revealed that despite not being qualified to own a firearm, embattled Reggae crooner Jah Cure received a license to carry a firearm legally. The CEO revealed that the singer is among 200 people with a criminal background who were granted firearm licenses. The Act that governs the authority prevents people wit... »
