Sean Kingston has answered critics of his so-called money woes by buying a mansion and a AMG Mercedes-Benz SUV in Jamaica. The reggae pop star will be performing at Reggae Sumfest this weekend, but before he took the stage, the singer dropped some major racks in his birth land. Sean Kingston revealed on his Instagram that he bought a house in the upscale Norbrook community in St. Andrew and then h... »
Raymond Graham Alec Wilson LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Jamaicans can rise to any occasion worldwide and they are able to make a big impact in any situation they choose. One Jamaican who is making a big and positive impact overseas is 26-year-old Alec Wilson, who is the fastest man in Switzerland. He is the National champion and record holder in the men’s 100 metres after posting 10.08 seconds las... »
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter Last year’s Festival Song Competition winner Oneil ‘Nazzleman’ Scott in performance at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew. His winning entry was entitled No Weh Like Jamaica. FOR the second time in its 50-year history there will be no Festival Song Competition as part of Jamaica’s Independence celebrations. Howev... »
Tony Matterhorn recently revealed that he is not the bioligical father of a 3-year-old baby girl he has been taking care of since birth. In Jamaica this is popularly known as getting a jacket. Seems the veteran dancehall sound system selector took it up on himself to do a paternity test and got the shocking news that he is not the father. Since breaking the news on his Instagram account, Matterhor... »
Rihanna broke the internet with her new relationship this week. Who knew that people were so interested in Rihanna’s love life. The Barbadian beauty was spotted locking lips with her new man in a hot tub in Ibiza, Spain and the internet lost it. Let’s be clear about this, Rihanna herself or the guy she was kissing have not confirmed that they are in a relationship. Clearly, the two were enjoying e... »
Vybz Kartel and Masicka found themselves under the police microscope for their violent video ‘Infraed” To be clear, Vybz Kartel did not appear in the music video since he is currently incarcerated, but he is featured on the single which has been a big hit in dancehall over the past couple weeks. The song itself has racked up over 5 million views on YouTube. The video starts out with Ma... »
Alkaline is being investigated for totting guns in his ‘After All’ music video. The active investigation is coming from the highest command in the police force. Commissioner of Police George Quallo himself has ordered an investigation into some aspect of the video. The short filmed was directed by Jay Will and starred by Alkaline and some members of his Vendetta crew. The video contain... »
Sibling sound system selectors Platinum Kids continue their upward trend by playing the Sound Fest Vibez In The Park at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York on July 30. According to Marcus and Paul Gavin, their stocks have risen since topping six rivals to win the US Rumble competition at Amazura nightclub in Queens in April. “We have definitely seen an increase in calls from overseas. We have rec... »
Kalado raised a couple eyebrows recently when he made a post about suicide on Instagram. The dancehall deejay revealed in December in an interview that he has been battling depression and has in the past contemplate sucide A few days ago Kalado posted a photo of himself on Instagram with a caption of the hashtag #suicidal. Some fans shared their concerns for the deejay in the comment section whil... »
Spice catches some heat from some of her fans on social media on Sunday when she dished out a major diss towards her baby daddy. The dancehall diva posted a photo of herself and her two beautiful kids with Nicholas Lall on Instagram on Sunday while wishing herself a happy Father’s Day. She also posted some more photos of some of her male friends including Foota Hype and Romeich Major wishing them ... »
Monn Deep rap legend Prodigy is dead. New York rapper Nas was among the first people to confirm Prodigy’s death on social media on Tuesday afternoon. The legendary member of the rap duo Mobb Deep reportedly passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Las Vegas, TMZ reported. The “Shook Ones” rapper performed with his Mobb Deep band member Havoc on Saturday night in Vegas. He was rushed to a local hosp... »
Vybz k\Kartel reaching god status? Yes, you heard that right. A ruthless gang in Nairobi Kenya name the Gaza Gang has taken root in that city and they see Vybz Kartel as their god. A popular Kenyan newspaper published a story on the gang last week noting that gang members see the incarcerated Jamaican dancehall kingpin as not just their idol, but like a god figure. Perhaps very soon they will star... »
Charly Black is no doubt having a big year and today his live performance on the Wendy Williams show will be remembered for a long time. The Dancehall deejay has achieved tremendous success with his smash hit single “Gyal Ypu A Party Animal” last year and this year particularly in the latin market of Central and South America. Black recently revealed that he will be performing the tra... »
Tommy Lee Sparta suing the Jamaican government for a whopping $20 million for violating his constitutional rights. If the Spartan deejay moves ahead with the lawsuit, his attorney Ernest Smith, says he is very confident that he would win the case and the Jamaican taxpayers would be left to foot the bill. For the last few years, Tommy Lee has argued that he has not been able to perform at major sho... »
Buju Banton has just over a year more in prison on his cocaine trafficking sentence and he his thanking his fans for their support. The Grammy-winning reggae singer took to Facebook over the weekend to let his fans know that he will be with them soon and most of all he thanks them for standing by his side throughout his ordeal. “To all of my fans who have stood beside me I thank you,” the Gargamel... »
The Washington Redskins have signed Nico Marley, grandson of legendary Jamaican musician Bob Marley. The 5-foot-8 linebacker out of Tulane was at the Redskins’ rookie minicamp over the weekend on a tryout. They added him to the roster Tuesday. Marley was a four-year starter in college, becoming Tulane’s all-time leader in tackles for loss with 50½. He had 319 tackles, 6½ sacks and four... »
Boom Boom has broken his silence after he was reportedly assaulted by Sizzla & his entourage for allegedly playing a Ishawna single. According to the Dancehall Selector, over 10 members of Sizzla’s Rasta camp attacked him weekend after he played the “Equal Rights” at party in August Town, St Andrew. Speaking with police Boom Boom says his chest was ‘puffed’ repeatedly and he received several b... »
Konshens and I-Octane beef could get physical as both dancehall deejay send direct threats to each other. Earlier this week, Konshens posted that video showing his Range Rover getting keyed by someone a hotel valet describe as rasta with big belly. Since then tensions have been high between the Subkonshus deejay and I-Octane who has a long standing beef. Shortly after Konshens told his fans that i... »
