With the summer holidays drawing to a close and a new school year rapidly approaching, Dancehall artiste Kranium visited Jamaica, hosting a back-to-school giveaway for the children in his native community. Before his prominence in dancehall with hits such as Nobody Has to Know and Gal Policy, Kranium was simply Kemar Donaldson, a young man with a budding passion for singing growing up in Montego B... »
The oldest son of Vybz Kartel, Likkle Vybz, was arrested by police officers during a stop and search of his Mercedez-Benz motor car over the holiday weekend. A video of the incident has gone viral showing Likkle Vybz, whose real name is Adidja Jaheim Palmer, being questioned by police officers in what appears to be Ocho Rios, St. Ann, where he resides with the rest of the Palmer family. One video ... »
Dancehall Artiste Vybz Kartel’s lawyer, Isat Buchanan, has added his voice to the ongoing controversy involving the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. There is major fallout between Jamaicans and the political electorate over a decision to amend the Jamaican Constitution to extend the term limit for the retirement of the DPP and that of the Auditor General. The holders of those of... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste Mad Cobra is reportedly facing 30 years in jail for cocaine trafficking in the United States. According to reports, the artiste might be facing a lengthy jail sentence if convicted of cocaine trafficking and illegal gun possession. Mad Cobra, whose real name is Ewart Everton Brown, is still being held at Florence County jail up to press time. The Florence County Sheriff’s... »
Dancehall legend Mad Cobra was busted for cocaine trafficking and firearm possession following a traffic stop in South Carolina Veteran Dancehall artiste Mad Cobra has been arrested in Florence County, South Carolina, for cocaine trafficking and firearm possession. According to reports, the artiste, whose real name is Ewart Everton Brown, was found with two (2) kilograms of cocaine during a traffi... »
Reggae Sumfest 2023 dancehall night saw some stellar performances from dancehall young stars including Teejay, Masicka, Valiant, Tommy Lee Sparta, Stalk Ashley, Jada Kingdom, and more By Devi Seitaram July 23, 2023 5:38 PM Valiant at Reggae Sumfest 2023 Reggae Sumfest night one was a major success as, for the first time, the roster was dominated by relatively younger and newer artists who just en... »
Reggae/dancehall singer Tanya Stephens says she is done performing at Reggae Sumfest following an unpleasant experience last weekend at this year’s staging of the iconic event in Montego Bay. Tanya Stephens was among a plethora of veterans in the reggae and dancehall space billed for Night 2 on Saturday night, July 22. The “It’s A Pity” singer says that her original slot for her performance was 45... »
Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas has taken extreme measures to get justice for his son as he traveled to a foreign country to confront a man who he claims molested his son. Mr. Vegas shared the brave encounter online as he approached the alleged child molester, who he named “Vannie,” who he claims molested several young boys, including the artist’s son, in the parish of St. Elizabeth but migrated to the... »
After the long wait, Vybz Kartel and his co-defendants may soon find themselves en route to the Privy Council in the United Kingdom, seeking to appeal their murder convictions. Tentatively scheduled for April 16th to 18th in 2024, the Privy Council has set aside these dates to deliberate on the case carefully. The acclaimed dancehall entertainer’s lawyer, Bert Samuels, confirmed this information w... »
Dovey Magnum has revealed her reason for not collaborating with her fellow dancehall associates, revealing their ulterior motives. The risqué singer expressed that she has approached several individuals within the industry about working together, but they all wanted her “front” in order to secure a collaboration. “I have reached out to a lot of different producers, a lot of people, I’ve been was t... »
On Friday night, Jamaican female track star Shericka Jackson ran a personal best and world-leading time of 10.65 to win the 100-metre event at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Shericka Jackson now holds the joint 5th fastest time in history. A day ago Sha’Carri Richardson ran 10.7 which was the world’s fastest time in 2023 before Jackson’s latest run. See placements and times for the wom... »
Dancehall artiste Jahshii narrowly escaped death on Thursday night as he and his entourage were attacked by armed men on Constant Spring Road just as they were leaving Meca nightclub at Marketplace. It is said that the artiste was at Meca nightclub earlier in the evening to celebrate his 22nd birthday at Triple Thursdays and had been joined by friends and family before they came under fire. Accord... »
Dancehall’s warlord Bounty Killer has taken his frustration with not having a visa to the stage, where he declared that his visa rejection was a result of his noble endeavours to uplift people from poverty. At an event, the Fed Up deejay threw the question of why he was without a visa out to the audience. The audience responded with answers that pointed to Bounty denouncing homosexuals, but the ve... »
Rap star Rick Ross who is currently at the centre of a blunder caught on camera is now clearing the air as he explains his injury sustained from the attempted pool dive at his mansion during his party. The video that has since gone viral shows the ‘big belly rude bwoy’ on a springboard, he jumped twice to get a good leap into the pool, however, on his second jump his knee gave way causing him to t... »
Minister Marion Hall put on a stellar performance at the 2023 Groovin In The Park taking jabs at Spice and Queen Ifrica and also announcing new music with Tarrus Riley Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, made her first appearance at Groovin in the Park on Sunday with the expected “bangarang” as she addressed her critic Queen Ifrica and revealed that she has plans for an upcoming album.... »
A video of a killer whale stopping a yacht full of people in order to ask for help because of a mother killer whale in distress is making waves on the internet. Footage was captured of a killer whale swimming up to a yacht to get the occupants’ attention by swimming around the boat repeatedly. Realizing that something was wrong, rescuers were called. After they arrived the whales led them to where... »
Busta Rhymes brought out Spice, Dexta Daps, Skillibeng, and more dancehall artists at the 2023 BET Awards Spice, Dexta Daps,Skillibeng and more dancehall artists performed with Busta Rhymes in a tribute to the rap legend at the BET Awards. Award-winning multi-platinum MC and multi-hyphenate Busta Rhymes was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday. Celebrities con... »
With a visa rejection rate of 30.04%, Jamaica holds the No.1 position among the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean for visa refusal based on data published on the U.S. State Department website under the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Jamaica is ranked high on the list of countries with high visa refusal rates, especially in the Caribbean and Central America areas. According to the ranking, ... »
Ninjaman has released a fourth letter through Empress Mesha as he responds to critics who say that he is not intelligent, and he also calls out Queen Ifica for her diatribe against Minister Marion Hall while offering his thoughts on the current state of music. In the letter shared on Tuesday, the artist says intelligence is “not proven until it is absolutely necessary, education never rears its he... »
Reported Footage of Dante Brooks, the son of popular dancehall deejay David Brooks, has surfaced online as he continues to serve a life sentence in prison. Brooks was found guilty of the 2018 murder of Lorenzo Thomas in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, in March 2021. The then 18-year-old and his co-accused, Andre Hinds, were also convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and arson, for which they wer... »
Word of Vybz Kartel’s punishment of 23/7 lockdown in solitary confinement despite his declining health and struggle with Graves disease because phones were found on the block where he is located have been a hot topic for weeks. However, the Dancehall artiste refuses to take ill treatment lying down and has reportedly struck back with talk of taking the Jamaican government to court for breaches of ... »
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is reported to be in severe health condition allegedly exacerbated by a 23-hour prison lockdown placed on the deejay following the discovery of cellphones within his cell, according to reports. An exclusive report by Fox 5 New York revealed that the Gaza deejay’s condition is life-threatening and surgery is required. As per the report, a sworn medical affidavit from Vybz... »
Five Caribbean nations that are members of CARICOM have joined the list of 13 countries that will receive visa-free travel under the Canadian visa-free regime. According to reports, eligible candidates are only required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) before entering Canada by air. Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tri... »
Addressing the near-career-ruining drug-addiction rumours that plagued her early life, veteran Jamaican reggae/dancehall singer Nadine Sutherland has opened up about considering suicide as a result of the fast-spreading allegations. Sutherland recently released the music video for her single Triumphant, which was filmed in New York. The artiste has described the song as a message pushing people to... »
Vybz Kartel’s attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan says he plans to seek assistance from the court to intervene on behalf of his client, whose health is failing due to alleged inhumane conditions at the jail. On Thursday, the artiste’s management exclusively said that they were concerned and worried for the artiste, who was placed on indefinite lockdown since Tuesday by a superintendent at the Tow... »
