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. »
Some shocking news has emerged in which dancehall legend Chaka Demus, of the famous duo, Chaka Demus & Pliers, said he was threatened by an armed taxi driver earlier this week. He has alleged that the incident happened inside the Port Henderson Plaza in Portmore, St Catherine. The shocking part is that he believed the incident happened because he asked the armed driver to give way. Chaka Demus... »
After rumours surfaced about Gully Bop, the entertainer has spoken out on his condition letting the world know just how he is doing at this time. Where the illness that plagued him is concerned, the Jamaica Star who initially published the story said the deejay was faced with complications stemming from a Hernia and tubes being blocked. As such Gully Bop was last month admitted to the Kingston Pub... »
The debate continues with regards to Dancehall artistes deejaying over rap beats and in return calling their music Trap Dancehall, the veterans in Jamaican music are actively campaigning for this to stop. The latest veteran musician to talk down on the move done mostly by youngsters is Mutabaruka, he even took to social media to reiterate his stance. He stated, “Calling on all Jamaican musicians, ... »
Beenie Man denies he was arrested in Ghana for Covid breaches. The dancehall Deejay took the time to reply to reports that he was detained in Ghana on Monday because he had tested positive for Covid-19 and had been out and about, including performing at Stonebwoy’s Bhim concert. The report posted by a Ghanaian radio station claimed that Beenie Man had also presented a fake vaccine passport a... »
According to a recent article published by Caribbean Journal, Jamaica’s second city of Montego Bay is setting records having received the most tourist visits in a day. The feat was accomplished last week Saturday when the Sangster International Airport recorded a monumental number of 7000 travelers that flew into the island. The number has been the highest count since the country reopened its bord... »
After the revealing of the escapade with Beenie Man and his new boo Camille Lee, with them showing off their brand new Benz and as of recently showcasing their good time being spent in Africa for the Stonebwoy concert. The ex-spouse of Beenie Man, D’Angel is not having it, she took to her social media in a live video to address the father of her only child Marco Dean Davis who she did not call his... »
Veteran reggae musician Chuck Fenda announces that he and the mother of his children officially tied the knot. Chuck Fenda, whose real name is Leshorn Whitehead, wed his girlfriend of 6 years, Abigail Walters, the CEO of the online store Island Girl boutique, and with whom they share two kids. On their wedding day, the 49-year-old reggae veteran gook to his Instagram to share pictures with his bri... »
Camille Lee and Beenie Man are living their best lives as the pair are seen enjoying Jamaica out and about, having just returned from the United Kingdom. Videos online show the pair eating seafood and dancing, but it’s a video of Beenie Man trying out his new Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV that has fans talking Beenie Man can be seen smiling while sitting in the driver’s side of the car while Camille Lee, ... »
The billion-dollar superyacht was spotted traveling to Portland, where it docked close to the residence of one of Jamaica’s richest men- Lee-Chin. Chin, who owns the National Commercial bank and a range of related companies, is often given idol status by Jamaican entertainers like Vybz Kartel, who once sang, “me waan get a billion dollar like Mr. Lee Chin.” The self-made billionaire is just one of... »
This year’s track season might be finished but Elaine Thompson Herah is not as she was recently awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, from the University Of Technology. An Honorary Degree is one of the highest accolades that a University offers to people, especially those who have accomplished the unusual in the particular field or for their country. The Honorary Degree is awarded to the q... »
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no permits have been granted for the hosting of parties during the Christmas season. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday, December 10, head of the JCF Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said that the JCF w... »
The Jamaican and United States Governments have made a progressive crime-fighting move by creating a joint task force dedicated to tackling lottery scammers, who are said to prey on mostly elderly American citizens as their victims. Even though the move was not officially announced, the Jamaica Observer interviewed Mark Wells, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Caribbean Affairs, and Haiti Bure... »
According to a Jamaican father, he is thankful that his crime obsessed son was killed by fellow gangsters, he also expresses that he would shake the killer’s hand. The father outlines that his son was not a saint and explained that he was on a murder case and had to visit the police station regularly. Learn more from the video report below. »
Veteran dancehall artiste Gully Bop who was admitted to the Kingston Public Hospital recently is currently going through trying times. Bop was released from KPH last Saturday however he had to be taken to the University Hospital of the West Indies, hours later. The “Wuk Affi Mi” deejay spent one week at the KPH for a hernia and blocked tube complication which is causing him to feel a lot of pain a... »
