Jada Kingdom proudly admitted to accepting cash for sex after Asian Doll came at her saying Jada told her she had sex with rapper Fredo Bang for US$10,000. The Dancehall deejay boldly went on Instagram to set the record straight, saying Asian Doll was telling pure lies because she had sex for US$35,000 which is approximate JM$5,414,766, Continuing, Jada did not stop there, she said Asian Doll neve... »
Beenie Man will be making an earlier appearance in the United States than his initial schedule in August, which is when the dancehall star is booked to perform at the ‘Let Get Fr.ee Conscious Carnival’. The 48-year-old artiste’s trip to the U.S has now moved up with the confirmation that he will be headlining the Essence Festival of Culture alongside iconic rapper Nicki Minaj in New Orleans, Louis... »
A shooting in Bedward Gardens, St. Andrew, claimed the lives of three men and the police have identified one of the deceased males to be Kevin Anthony Jackson, the son of Gospel singer Sanchez. The untimely death comes in the midst of the Veteran burying his 74-year old mother, Bridgette Gardner Ivey who passed away earlier in April in Canada as she struggled with cancer, which made him too distra... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Wayne Wonder is opening up about his strained relationship with Buju Banton. The reggae crooner admitted that the relationship is just “not the same” as it was. Wayne Wonder sat down with DJ Kash on his podcast where he shared his feelings on the state of his relationship with reggae/dancehall legend Buju Bantpn, who he was once close friends with. The “No Letting Go” singer opened up about where ... »
Sprint King and Record Producer Usain Bolt’s philanthropic light continues to burn with his recent gift of 1.5 million dollars to his alma mater William Knibb Memorial High School. Since its inception, the sprinter’s Usain Bolt Foundation [UFC] has remained active as they work to fulfill their vision “to enhance the character of children through educational and cultural development, as they live t... »
Anthony Moses Davis, better known by his stage name Beenie Man, made an attempt to cook rice and peas for his girlfriend, Camille Lee, but it didn’t go as according to plan. “Di girl’s dem sugar” as his song says, went in the kitchen to make dinner, but the rice and peas were apparently overcooked. “People mi put too much coconut inna di rice and peas. But yuh see dah rice and peas here yuh can ea... »
There are so many things to say about Jamaica the fourth-largest island country in the Caribbean, it is located south of Cuba, west of Haiti and east of the Cayman Islands. The island is divided into 14 parishes and the capital Kingston is the busiest part of the country, followed by Montego-Bay and then Mandeville. The island is divided into 3 different Counties Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey, ho... »
Dancehall artiste Mr. Lexx posted a video this morning on his Instagram, where he is laying on a hospital bed while being attended by a medical professional. Based on the post, persons are insinuating that the treatment is a result of smoking. The following comment was posted this morning by him “Just gonna leave this here for my friends who smoke. Not telling y’all what to do but I def wouldn’t w... »
Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has responded to critics saying that she plans to release a song with Shenseea, whom she criticized the day before for the content of music she was putting out. Just a day before, the former Queen of Dancehall lashed out at the Shenseea, Spice, Jada Kingdom, and Ishawna, telling them that slack music was going to send them to hell. The now gospel singer came back to... »
Mr. Lexx revealed he’s hospitalized with a collapsed lung. Prayers and well wishes are rolling in for Mr Lexx, as the deejay suffered a collapsed lung during a performance on Sunday night and is now hospitalized. The 47-year-old made the disclosure via his Twitter page on Monday morning while assuring fans that he is recovering following surgery. The Mountain View native shared a photo of himself ... »
Popcaan, Beenie Man, and Tommy Lee Sparta are among dancehall artistes sounding off about the killing of women and sharp rise in crime. Jamaica has unfortunately recorded 72 murders within the first 15 days of the new year. Just when citizens thought it could not get any worse, on Friday, January 21, 2022, there was the dubious first of six women being killed in less than 24 hours. This unpreceden... »
Jamaica’s most famous cop Reneto DeCordova Adams recently sat down with PROFILE show on TVJ to talk about his life story, crime in Jamaica and incidents while holding the position as Senior Superintendent of Police. Watch his full interview below. »
