BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer Never one to shy away from hard work, Yellowman is one of dancehall/reggae’s true road warriors. On Friday, he hits the stage for a second time at the Blackbird Ordinary in Miami, Florida, having performed there last night. Prior to this he was a headliner at Rototom Sunsplash in Benicassim, Spain. Yellowman has maintained that hectic pace for almost... »
Vybz Kartel murder case jurors are stepping forward to speak about how their lives have been affected since the 2014 trial. A second juror is now saying his involvement in the controversial trial uprooted his life too. Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is currently awaiting a verdict for this appeal case. His lead attorney, Tome Travares-Finson, is now questioning the timing of these ... »
Vybz Kartel’s lead attorney Tom Tavares-Finson is questioning the credibility of a juror who claims she is in the witness protection program. A female juror contacted the Gleaner over the weekend claiming that she was forced to go into witness protection because she is in fear for her life. Tom Tavares-Finson has shared his reaction by raising the same question that most of us have. The Queen’s Co... »
Beenie Man has broken his silence on his alleged involvement in legendary dancehall dancer Bogle’s death. Last week, another legend in the dance world, Labba Labba, made some damning allegations against Beenie Man whom he said is responsible fpr Bogle’s death. The dancehall legend is making it clear that he has nothing to do with the dancer’s death. This is not the first time that Beenie ha... »
One member of Vybz Kartel murder trial jury says that the case destroyed her life to the point she contemplates suicide. Vybz Kartel appeal case is still in the hands of the courts, and now two jurors from his murder trial are speaking out. Four years after the controversial trial of dancehall icon Vybz Kartel, two members of the jury are speaking out on how the case affected their lives. The two ... »
Beenie Man is once again under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in dance legend Bogle’s murder. Another dancehall dancing legend, Labba Labba, thrust Beenie Man back into the spotlight by revealing that the dancehall king paid hitmen to kill Bogle. For those of you who don’t know that backstory, Bogle, whose real name is Gerald Levy, was shot and killed by men on motorcycles on January 20, 200... »
Bounty Killer went HAM on Mavado while praising Vybz Kartel on Instagram last night. One Gullyside fan decided to take it up upon himself to ask dancehall legend Bounty Killer why he never posts photos of Mavado and gives more shout-outs. The question came up after Killer posted an old flyer of himself and Vybz Kartel dated back to 2004 when the Gaza deejay was just stepping out. Grunggaadzilla ca... »
Ninjaman continues to do his charitable work for his community even from behind bars. Before going to prison, Ninjaman was very active in his community with a lot of charitable initiatives. So it was a big blow to his community when he was handed down a life sentence for murder in December of last year. Rather than focus his entire attention on his legal troubles, Ninjaman is instead putting on a ... »
Ninjaman is plotting his appeal, but it hinges on the outcome of Vybz Kartel’s appeal verdict. While Vybz Kartel awaits the outcome of his murder case appeal, Ninja Man is plotting his appeal, and his next move could depend on the court’s ruling on his dancehall counterpart’s case. The Gazanation deejay’s highly publicized appeal caase wrapped in the Jamaican court system last month, but the judge... »
Vybz Kartel’s former business partner Corey Todd wife, Shemara Todd, was shot in Kingston on Friday. Businessman/promoter Corey Todd’s wife, Shamara is currently hospitalized in critical condition after being shot multiple times by gunmen on a motorcycle on Friday afternoon. The shooting incident took place along Washington Boulevard while Mrs. Todd was driving a Mercedes-Benz SUV. One eyewitness ... »
The Jamaican music fraternity is mourning the loss of another legend Irvin “Carrot” Jarrett. Carrot Jarret died on Monday after being found unresponsive at his home in St. Andrew. The legendary reggae musician was pronounced dead at the Andrews Memorial Hospital in St Andrew. Third World founder Stephen “Cat” Coore was one of the first persons to confirmed Carrot’s dead. Other band members includi... »
There is a tense atmosphere over Vybz Kartel’s camp as the dancehall star awaits the appeal court’s verdict. The three-judge panel in the Jamaica Court of Appeal is now deliberating the case presented before them by the defense and prosecution. The court aired arguments from both sides over a one and a half week span including some bombshell revelation about prosecutorial misconduct and perceived ... »
Sean Paul has opened up about Demi Lovato’s recent overdoes and his own struggles with recreational drugs. Demi Lovato made headlines last week when she was rushed to the hospital after going unconscious due to a drug overdose. The pop star has been battling substance abuse for years and was very open about it. In fact, she recently released a song about her relapse leading fans to become worried ... »
Beauty queen and model Yendi Phillipps has joined the ranks of persons in popular culture who have become baptised Christians. A video of the charismatic beauty taking the plunge appeared on social media on Saturday, with her standing in a pool between two males, who later baptised her to the sounds of cheers. Prior to the baptism, a tearful-looking Phillipps is heard giving thanks to God. “I̵... »
Was the “fine fine” text message evidence in Vybz Kartel case sent three days after Lizard’s murder. One of the prosecutors in Vybz Kartel‘s case, Orrett Brown, says the controversial chop up “fine fine” text message was sent three days after the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Defense attorneys and prosecutors row in court earlier this week over the validity of a text message sent from a Black... »
Vybz Kartel defense attorneys think police fabricate the text message evidence in his murder case. The defense team and the prosecution wrapped up their arguments in the Jamaica Court of Appeal on Tuesday of this week. Defense attorney Isat Buchanan argued in court that the text message where Vybz Kartel send to another unnamed person about chopping up Clive “Lizard” Williams “fine fine” was docto... »
Vybz Kartel faith is now sitting in the hands of three Court of Appeal judges. Some of VybzKkartell fans will not be too happy about this piece of news, while others will sit tight and wait for the appeal court to reach a verdict, which could take weeks or months. The bottom line is Kartel and his co-accused will not be freed this month. Gazanation fans were hoping that the aced dancehall star wou... »
The police have urged licensed firearm holders to be careful at all times, and to fully comply with the safety guidelines for the use and care of their weapons. Licensed firearm holders are also being reminded to adhere to the rules governing the safekeeping and storage of guns, especially when they travel or visit venues where firearms are not allowed. In an advisory, the police said leavi... »
The year 2018 marks the 40-year anniversary of Beenie Man as a performer in the music industry. The flashy entertainer will be celebrating the occasion with his Summer Sizzle show at the Jamalco Sports Club in Halse Hall, Clarendon on August 11th. Artistes confirmed are Gyptian, Chris Martin, Tommy Lee, Aidonia, D’Angel, Jahvinci, Rygin King, Teejay, Shane O, Admiral Bailey, Barrington Levy,... »
Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm’s defense attorneys want full acquittal of the convicted men and not a new trial. Lawyers representing convicted murderers Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, Andre St John, and Kahira Jones, gave their arguments in the Court of Appeal last week where they put the prosecution and the trial judge in the hot seat. The legal team, headed by Valrie Neita-Robertson and Bert Samuels as... »
Did Vybz Kartel admitted to killing Lizard in a text message? Vybz Kartel defense team wants the Court of Appeal to exonerate him, but the prosecution wants him to remain behind bars for life. Lead prosecutor, Jeremy Taylor, in his presentation to the Court of Appeal judges on Monday, argues that some damning text messages lifted from a phone belonging to Kartel should be treated as an admission ... »
Alaine is now looking to walk a new path after getting baptized last weekend. The reggae/dancehall songstress confirmed her baptism on Instagram on Saturday telling her fans that she is elated to be now baptized. “Best Saturday morning everrrrrrrrr!!!!! I LOVE GOD sooooo much!!!! I got baptized this morning.. and what a JOY!!!!!! Behold I do a new thing; now it shall spring forth.. shall ye not kn... »
FOR the first time in Reggae Sumfest’s history two rising acts were given pride of place alongside an established one to close Dancehall Night of the festival. Montego Bay’s Rygin King and Tee Jay, along with Tommy Lee Sparta, held the attention of a packed Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in St James until daybreak on Saturday as they brought the curtains down on the first of two n... »
Vybz Kartel appeal reached high drama in court this week when the defense attorneys put the trial judge in the hot seat. Arguments for Vybz Kartel and his co-accused appeal trial were presented in the Jamaica Court of Appeal this week. The dancehall icon was represented by Queen’s Counsel Valerie Neita-Robertson who rips into trial judge Justice Lennox Campbell for handing down several inappropria... »
Marion Hall is now an evangelist. The gospel singjay was ordained at Emmanuel Apostolic Church on Slipe Road in Kingston on Sunday morning. She was baptised at that church on December 14, 2015. Speaking after her performance at Fun In The Son on Saturday night, Hall said it is God’s will. “I was called by the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” she told the Jamaica Observer. “There were many peo... »
