Mavado’s 16-year-old son, Dantay Brooks, has been charged with murder. The Jamaica Constabulary Force has confirmed with Urban Islandz in a statement that they have formally brought murder charges against Mavado‘s son. Brooks was charged for the murder of Lorenza Thomas, aka Israel or Chulups, who was shot and killed in Cassava Piece last week Tuesday (June 5). Law enforcement sources told us that... »
Jah Cure still has no love for sound system selectors and disc jockeys in the reggae/dancehall fraternity. Jah Cure got some heat this week for his attack on disc jockeys and sound system selectors. The singer issued a statement apologizing for what he said in a vido that went viral on social media. Now he is pretty much rescinding that apology and is letting the DJs and producers know that when t... »
Mavado is still a wanted man but his attorney says he will turn himself into police after fulfilling his contractual obligations. The Constant Spring police department issued a notice on Tuesday of this week. The warrant asked Mavado to report to the police station where he filed a report last weekend about a shooting. The singer was supposed to report by midday on Wednesday but he left the island... »
Mavado’s teenage son was arrested at the singer’s mansion yesterday. Mavado is currently wanted for questioning by the Constant Spring police over an increase in violence in Cassava Piece. Law enforcement sources told Urban Islandz that they want to question the singer in relation to a killing of a young man in Cassava Piece earlier this week. We’re told that the man was shot dead and chopped befo... »
Mavado is now a wanted man. The Constant Spring Police issued a notice on Tuesday for Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks of a Norbrook, St. Andrew address, to report to the police station by midday on Wednesday. The Jamaica Constabulary Force posted the notice on Twitter and it’s unclear of the dancehall singer is even still on the island, per our sources. The Gully Gad was shot at in Cassava... »
Tommy Lee Sparta says his recent arrest cost him more than $20 million. Last month, the dancehall deejay found himself in police custody in an unusual way. A group of masked police officers converged on the entertainer while he was withdrawing money from an ATM in Kingston. In Jamaica, when masked officers conduct raids, it’s usually comes with death on sight because those cops only go for the mos... »
Cops have arrested one suspect in the Mavado shooting incident. Mavado is lucky to be alive after he was shot at in Cassava Piece on Saturday. The head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Communication Unit, Assistant Superintendent of Police Dahlia Garrick, has confirmed that one suspect is now in police custody. The dancehall singjay went to Cassava Piece, where he grew up, on Saturday at approxim... »
Mavado is lucky to still be alive after gunmen in Cassava Piece fired a rain of bullets after the singer. The details surrounding the shooting incident is still sketchy, but one eyewitness said on Sunday that the shooting is over a dispute between the entertainer’s son and a don in the area. We’re told that Mavado went to Cassava Piece to settle a dispute between his son and the don, however, the ... »
Barrington Levy is currently recovering from a gunshot wound to his back. The dancehall legend posted a video last night on social media telling his fans that he almost lost his life after being accidentally shot in his back. He then lifted up his shirt to show the bandages on his lower back where he was wounded. Some fans are wondering if this is another publicity stunt from the singer but turns ... »
Sean Paul has confirmed that his father, Garth Henriques, has died. The International reggae/dancehall star announced on Instagram moments ago that his father died on Thursday (May 24). In a statement issued to the media, Sean Paul thanked the doctors and nurses at the University Hospital of the West Indies where his father was getting treatment for an unknown illness. “I wish to extend my appreci... »
Vybz Kartel’s legal team will be back in court on Thursday of this week for a pre-appeal trial hearing. Vybz Kartel is around a month and a half from his next big legal showdown in the Jamaican courts. The dancehall star’s appeal trial is set to begin on July 9th in the Appeal Court. His legal team, headed by Tom Tavares-Finson, will be in court on Thursday, May 24th, for their final case manageme... »
Tommy Lee Sparta was arrested on Sunday. The full details surrounding his arrest are still sketchy, but we’re told that the dancehall artist was arrested early Sunday morning at an ATM in St. Andrew. Tommy Lee Sparta, born Leroy Russell, had just left the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall season finale when the arrest took place. The Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C... »
leton says his rape accuser is a blatant liar and police officers should investigate her. Reggae/dancehall legend Capleton is currently behind bars following his arreston Friday. The 51-year-old deejay, born Clifton Bailey, was charged with rape sending shock-waves throughout the Jamaican entertainment fraternity. Capleton has denied the allegations saying that the female accuser is lying and even... »
Vybz Kartel shares the video for his single “Thank You Mama” on Mother’s Day. Kartel released the track in November last year in dedication to his mother. The track became an instant hit clocking in over one million views on YouTube since it’s debut and what better way to release the visual than on Mother’s Day. The cut was directed by Dameon Gayle of Warrior Films JA and produced by Jones Ave Rec... »
Capleton was arrested and slapped with a rape charge. Reggae legend Capleton, whose real name is Clifton Bailey, is currently in police custody awaiting his first court appearance in Kingston on Monday. Cops placed the 51-year-old entertainer behind bars after conducting an investigation into a police report filed by a female last week. The woman, who is a hairdresser filed a police report on May ... »
Barrington Levy revealed on Instagram that he got “a virus.” The dancehall legend posted a video on his Instagram page yesterday telling his fans that he has a virus. He didn’t reveal any more details and he didn’t post a follow-up video explaining what’s going on. “Give thanks to god give thanks to health give thanks to world peace give thanks to the love you all give me but I have the # #(VIRUS)... »
Vybz Kartel new music won’t be affected as a result of his transfer to another prison. The incarcerated “Fever” deejay was transferred to the St. Catherine Adult Correctional facility in Spanish earlier this week. The move took place a day after Ninjaman was abruptly transferred from the St.Catherine prison to the much more secure Horizon remand center. Ninjan’s transfer was as a result of a... »
Ninjaman has been moved to another prison and placed in solitary confinement following a leaked video.. Last week, Urban Islandz published a video showing Ninjaman in prison stunting in a fresh pair of Clarks Desert kicks with a clean white outfit while smoking a blunt. The video drew criticism from some dancehall fans who say that the dancehall legend is getting privilege treatment in prison beca... »
Beenie Man’s outspoken daughter Desha Ravers is again making her feelings known about Krystal Tomlinson and D’Angel. Last month, Deshagaye “Desha Ravers” Davis took a few shots at Beenie’s girlfriend Krystal Tomlinson and now she is shading his estranged ex-wife D’Angel. The Ravers Clavers dancer was spotted last weekend at Dancehall Queen Carlene’s birthday party. “Happy birthday Carlene yo... »
Ninjaman stays fresher than Vybz Kartel in prison or is he just stunting? A new leaked video hit social media this week showing Ninja Man in prison looking “clean like skeleton” a popular phrase in dancehall that means your out in a brand new outfit and shoe that you’ve never worn before. “A we make jail look like bloodc***t road, clean whistle,” Ninja said in the video while smoking a blunt. Pris... »
Vybz Kartel health has been tossed back into the spotlight following a recently leaked video from prison. Last month, Urban Islandz obtained a video showing Vybz Kartel playing football on the grounds of GP. Some fans were questioning the authenticity of the video but we vetted it before posting it and it came directly from someone inside the deejay’s circle. Additionally, some fans started questi... »
Beenie Man eldest daughter Deshagaye “Desha Ravers” Davis has some serious issues with his girlfriend Krystal Tomlinson. Beenie Man has been in the news a lot these days and all for the wrong reasons. From his gross disrespect of Popcaan and his mother then having had to walk it back, to rumors of his death spreading on social media. Now his outspoken daughter Desha Ravers, who is a member of the... »
Vybz Kartel says Bounty Killer is still his daddy. The Gazanation leader received a big co-sign from his former mentor this week after dropping his new single “Under Water.” Bounty Killer posted a snippet of the track on his Instagram feed while labeling it “real dancehall sound.” He also told the upcoming producers in the game to take notes from Vybz Kartel and TJ Records who produced the single.... »
Sean Paul can now breathe a sigh of relief following a successful blood drive for his ailing father. The dancehall legend went on Instagram last week and plead with his fans and his fellow dancehall friends to donate blood to a hospital in Kingston where his dad, Garth Henriques, is currently hospitalized for the past two weeks. His fans and a few local celebrities answered the call and participat... »
Ten years after then Prime Minister, Bruce Golding declared that he would not have gays in his Cabinet, his successor, Andrew Holness has suggested that he would have no problems with homosexuals in his executive. Golding’s statement a decade ago was made during an interview with BBC News. Holness’ comments came in response to a question during his address to members of the Jamaican Diaspor... »
