Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, and her daughter enjoyed a trip to Jamaica as even as the family recently settled the wrongful death suit with the helicopter company that crashed and caused the death of Bryant t and daughter Gianna. The family has kept a low profile since the death of Kobe Bryant last year as they grieve and move forward. However, it seems that their family getaway to Jamaica... »
Veronica Campbell Brown announced her retirement in an emotional post on social media hours ago The Jamaican Olympic legend who is one of Jamaica’s most decorated athletes is affectionately called VCB by many of her fans. She wrote about climbing up the ladder of success, after leaving a small town in Trelawny, through the Grace of God, she remembered how she, excelled in the Olympic games and the... »
The Uber App that was already being used in many places around the Globe was finally launched in Jamaica, and the owners mentioned how happy they were to contribute to Jamaica’s post COVID recovery. Uber reported that the launch gives visitors and residents in Kingston and St Catherine an accessible alternative to getting around, while some individuals will earn extra money. Guardian Insurance wil... »
Vybz Kartel scored a small legal win in his ongoing appeal case to overturn his 2014 murder conviction. One of the state’s most potent pieces of evidence used to convict Dancehall veteran Vybz Kartel, a Blackberry smartphone, is being reexamined. According to reports in the Jamaica Gleaner, the infamous cellular phone, which it was claimed contained irrefutable evidence in the form of text and voi... »
Dancehall artiste Rygin King has left the island to seek treatment in the United States for the bad spinal injuries he received last year from being shot. The entertainer was attacked in June of 2020 with his entourage by gunmen in the district of Struie, Westmoreland where he was shot three times. A woman who worked in customer service was unfortunately killed on the scene by the criminals. Rygin... »
Today marks a new chapter in Dancehall artiste Jahmiel’s life, as he made the bold decision to give his life over to God. The ceremony was shown live and included an introduction from a female elder in the church, as well as a very thought-provoking sermon from the pastor. The woman of God who introduced the pastor spoke of the bold manner in which Jahmiel made his decision, to put a foot forward ... »
Beenie Man calls out double standard of Jamaican government after Mocha Fest and Rick’s Cafe scandal party scandal. Jamaicans are outraged by what they perceive to be a double standard in the entertainment industry after pictures and videos of the recent Mocha Fest Party Series emerged on social media on Thursday, May 27. Of course, the public is sharing their rage on social media, as Jamaicans ha... »
Sean Paul and Konshens are among the star-studded lineup for Fast 9 soundtrack. Fast and Furious 9 is expected to hit theatres on June 25, and dancehall and reggae fans should be in for a treat when they hear the voices of Sean Paul and Konshens who are both included on the movie’s soundtrack. Universal Studio’s F9: The Fast Saga is expected to bring the same high energy, seat gripping, popcorn sp... »
he closely guarded details of the outcome of the child support case against star athlete, Jamaican Asafa Powell, are finally out. The former 100-metre world record holder was ordered to pay the sum of $30,000 per month, plus half of the medical expenses and half the educational expenses accumulated by his daughter until she reaches the age of 18. Powell’s daughter was conceived with his form... »
Flankers, Montego Bay Dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta, who was recently sentenced to three years in prison after being found with an illegal firearm, is now singing about his sexual rendezvous while behind bars. His activities include receiving oral sex from his enemy’s baby mother. Tommy Lee, whose real name is Leroy Russell Jr, recently released a grimy track with notably violent lyrics, whi... »
Dovey Magnum has been detained by immigration officials in the United States. Sources said on Friday that the “Bawl Out” singer was held during a raid at an undisclosed location in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday (May 19). We’re told that officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division is holding the dancehall artist at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. At the time of thi... »
The dancehall star Beenie Man, breached the Disaster Risk Management Act, when he hosted an illegal party in Shrewsbury district, St Elizabeth, on Sunday, November 29, 2020. In December, the 47-year-old popular dancehall artiste was charged by the Black River police and he plead guilty not long after. He was fined $150,000 in the St Elizabeth Parish Court recently. Beenie Man, whose given name is ... »
Rebecca Burrell, the wife of Jamaican-born international recording artiste, Shaggy, is not pleased with information the Jamaica Gleaner published about the Shaggy Foundation’s use of any money made from previous Shaggy and Friends Concerts. Mrs. Burrell, notably angered, posted a series of tweets on her social media platform, blasting the newspaper, asking for a retraction of the false information... »
Hours ago the curtains came down on one of Jamaica’s most watched early events, the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Champs which was kept at the national stadium in Kingston. After five days of competing, Jamaica College came out on top in the boys section of the championship while Edwin Allen was on top with points in the girls section. Congratulations to Jamaica College who got a total of 328.... »
Bounty Killer did not hold back on giving his opinion on the violence currently gripping Jamaica. The dancehall legend speaks out after receiving the news of a shootout that took place earlier today on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston that left two gunmen dead and another in custody. The shootout, which took place at a rather busy intersection in the Kingston 5 area around midday, was captured by a ... »
Vybz Kartel is thanking his loyal Gaza fans, for their supporting in voting for him on a TVJ poll that asked who is the current King of Dancehall. He recently made the acknowledgement via Instagram, where he also posted a picture of the poll In the poll it could be seen where other artistes such as Popcaan, Alkaline, Masicka and Dexta Daps were all part of, however, “The Worl Boss” came out victor... »
Sean Paul donates 200 tablets to children in need across Jamaica through his foundation. The Sean Paul Foundation is giving back to the public as the artist jumps in to assist with the crisis that students are facing as the Coronavirus pandemic continues and schools remain closed. As a result, children have had to switch to virtual learning, but many are facing challenges as they do not have acces... »
Popcaan says cops targeting him after being hit with several traffic related charges. The Unruly Boss will have to answer to multiple breaches of the Road Traffic Act after an encounter with police yesterday, April 25. According to the police report, Popcaan, whose real name is André Sutherland, was allegedly traveling with his entourage in a nine-vehicle caravan when he was stopped by the St Thom... »
The late legendary reggae icon Bunny Wailer’s hospital bills have been settled, his children confirmed. The development means that he can now be laid to rest without any controversy surrounding the later Wailer’s medical debt. The information was confirmed by his children through a statement. The statement also lists Bunny Wailer’s son, Abijah Livingston as the official go-to person for any inform... »
The Unruly Boss seemingly is in a spot of bother after he woke up with an injured eye, according to Popcaan he believes Mosquitoes did his eye dirty however it’s unclear what for certain caused what seems to be an infection to his right eye. “Grandma what’s that what’s that?” Popcaan asked while his grandmother tried her best to nurse his eye back to normal with what appears to be a heated rag. “l... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste Bounty Killer has expressed his deep regrets for doing songs with gun lyrics in the past and has been since lately embracing new beginnings. The comments from the “5-star general”, came right after he donated 40 tablets, to the Seaview Garden Primary School. According to Killer one of his biggest mistakes in the industry was to sing about murdering informer, and that his ... »
Beenie Man faces jail time or fine hen he appeared in court next month for sentencing in his DRM case. Beenie Man flipped the not guilty verdict he provided in February and opted for a guilty one when he again stepped into the St. Elizabeth Parish Court on Wednesday, February 10. The dancehall legend was in court to address charges linked to breaches of the Disaster Risk Management and Noise Abate... »
A picture of incarcerated Dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta in his prison cell has been making rounds on the internet and some of the comments regarding it has not been so nice. In the photo, the deejay could be seen posing with a friend in a cell containing two bunker beds, and some things on the floor. A lot of persons who saw the picture online have stated that the area does not look clean ho... »
Popcaan escapes injury after taking a tumble off his motorcycle. The Unruly Boss seemed to have had a minor accident last night on his dirt bike while doing a video shoot. The short clip, shared via his Instagram page, saw the deejay falling off the motorcycle while attempting to stunt. By all indications, Popcaan seems to have escaped any real damage done except to maybe his pride. Nevertheless, ... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste Mr. lets is putting, Grammy-winning producer DJ Khaled under fire, with some interesting things he had to get off his chest last night on Twitter. In his controversial post on the social media platform, he wrote “Dear DJ Khaled just letting you know they’re a lot more artists in Jamaica”. He further tweeted “Every time Khaled come yah a di same artiste dem him use and di ... »
