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Flippa Moggela Talks About his Fallout with Bounty Killer and Elephant Man (Interview)

Flippa Moggela Talks About his Fallout with Bounty Killer and Elephant Man (Interview)

During an interview released on Sunday, Flippa Moggela talked about how music caused the rift between him, Bounty Killer, and Elephant Man despite the artistes being friendly during the very early days of their careers. As a young aspiring artiste, Flippa, a native of Waterhouse, was known at the iconic Jamaican music studio King Jammy’s. As a result, the Dem Yah deejay was well acquainted with ar... »

Bogle’s Murder Remains an ‘Unsolved Mystery’ 20 Years Later

Bogle’s Murder Remains an ‘Unsolved Mystery’ 20 Years Later

20 years ago, on January 20, 2005, Gerald Levy, more popularly known as Bogle, was shot and killed. Following his death, multiple rumours began circulating, and several theories remain today. The Jamaican dancer was the originator of several culturally iconic Dancehall moves like the Wacky Dip and the Willy Bounce. According to a newly released video on the true-crime podcast Watson’s World, befor... »

Vybz Kartel Shares Why He Will Never Bleach His Skin Again

Vybz Kartel Shares Why He Will Never Bleach His Skin Again

Vybz Kartel was once the poster child for skin bleaching in Jamaican culture, but those days are long behind him. Prior to his incarceration, Vybz Kartel famously bleached his skin and even released a song, “Cake Soap,” about it in 2010. Back then, the dancehall legend sported his lighter skin tone and numerous tattoos proudly. However, he received mixed reactions from fans, with some folks blamin... »

Pardison Fontaine Confirms Breakup with Jada Kingdom: Watch Interview

Pardison Fontaine Confirms Breakup with Jada Kingdom: Watch Interview

Rumour has been circulating since last year that rapper Pardison ‘Pardi’ Fontaine and Dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom split. Neither spoke openly on the matter until this week. The Hip Hop artiste finally confirmed their breakup in an interview released on Tuesday. Speaking on #Respectfully The Justin Laboy Show, Pardi stated that he is single and is taking it easy as he focuses on himself. While h... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Pleaded Not Guilty To Gun Charges

Dancehall Artist Squash Pleaded Not Guilty To Gun Charges

Dancehall artist Squash was back in court on Wednesday, April 2, to answer gun charges. The Montego Bay deejay pleaded not guilty to firearm charges when he appeared in court and opted for a trial by jury. His next court hearing in Florida is set for April 7, when the judge will decide on a trial date for the artist. Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, and another man, Zidanne George Presc... »

Sean Kingston Placed on House Arrest, Mama Kingston Remanded after Guilty Verdict

Sean Kingston Placed on House Arrest, Mama Kingston Remanded after Guilty Verdict

Despite pleading their innocence since being arrested in 2024, Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty on all counts in their federal wire fraud trial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday. As per reports, the jury reached its verdict after a few hours of deliberation, convicting the pair of defrauding multiple luxury businesses, including a jewelry company, a high-e... »

Embattled Artiste Squash Gets New Court Date

Embattled Artiste Squash Gets New Court Date

6ix Boss aka Squash who has been in lockup since late February appeared in a Miami-Dade County court on Wednesday and as per reports, the deejay will return to court on April 2 to further discuss his fate. The court date, set for early next month, will be an arraignment hearing in which the Montego Bay native will be told the charges laid against him, and he’ll get the chance to enter a plea. Deta... »

Sean Kingston and Mother ‘Hold on to Bible’ as Witnesses Testify Against Them in Fraud Trial

Sean Kingston and Mother ‘Hold on to Bible’ as Witnesses Testify Against Them in Fraud Trial

Wednesday was day three of the trial, so far, jurors have heard testimony from witnesses, including Ariel Mateos, who claimed that Kingston failed to pay for a high-end television. Mateos testified that he sold Kingston a massive 232-inch TV worth $115,000. However, after receiving a $30,000 down payment, he installed the television but was never paid the remaining balance. He alleged that Kingsto... »

Bounty Killer Gets His US Visa Reinstated After 15 Years

Bounty Killer Gets His US Visa Reinstated After 15 Years

Bounty Killer back in the US: “God is the greatest all the times” Bounty Killer is back on U.S. soil after getting his visa reinstated after 15 years. The dancehall legend was among several Jamaican artists whose United States visas were revoked for unknown reasons two decades ago. Some artists lost their visas due to issues with gay rights groups, while others remained a mystery. Boun... »

Mavado Has Active Warrant For Arrest In Jamaica Amid Speculations He Could Return Home

Mavado Has Active Warrant For Arrest In Jamaica Amid Speculations He Could Return Home

Mavado’s hopes of returning home to Jamaica without facing possible prosecution remain doubtful. The dancehall singer’s attorney recently hinted that he could be returning to Jamaica soon following his son’s freedom. Mavado’s son, Dantay Brooks, was freed of a murder conviction by the Court of Appeal two weeks ago following his life sentence in 2021. The “So Special” singer celebrated the legal wi... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Transferred To A Federal Detention Center

Dancehall Artist Squash Transferred To A Federal Detention Center

Squash no longer in ICE custody in Florida Dancehall artist Squash seems to be no longer in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Reported last week that Squash, whose given name is Andre Whittaker, was taken into the custody of ICE agents in Florida on the same day he was granted bail for his firearm possession arrest. A check on the official ICE website on Friday ... »

Cocoa Tea, Jamaican Reggae Singer, Dies At Age 65

Cocoa Tea, Jamaican Reggae Singer, Dies At Age 65

Veteran reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died. The Jamaican music legend passed early Tuesday morning (March 11) at a hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed with the Gleaner that he passed away following a cardiac arrest. Cocoa Tea, whose real name is Colvin Scott, had been battling health issues for some time and was hospitalized last year following health complications... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Placed In ICE Custody After Florida Arrest For Gun

Dancehall Artist Squash Placed In ICE Custody After Florida Arrest For Gun

Dancehall deejay Squash is facing deportation to Jamaica following his recent arrest in Florida. Report on February 25 that Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, was taken into custody and hit with firearm possession charges. Squash was charged with possession of a short-barrel shotgun, a rifle, possession of a machine gun, and possession of a concealed firearm. His court date was set for Ma... »

Mavado Breaks Silence Vows To Take Legal Action After Son’s Freedom

Mavado Breaks Silence Vows To Take Legal Action After Son’s Freedom

Mavado issued a lengthy statement condemning the Jamaican justice system for imprisoning his son for a crime he said was “concocted.” Report on Friday (March 7) that Mavado’s son, Dantay Brooks, and his co-accused, Andre Hinds, were freed by the Jamaica Court of Appeal four years after they were convicted and sentence life for the murder of Lorenzo Thomas. Police say Thomas was killed in a h... »

Squash to Return to Court on March 26: New Details Revealed!

Squash to Return to Court on March 26: New Details Revealed!

Dancehall artiste Squash, whose real name is Andre Maurice Whittaker is believed to be released from police custody after posting a $3,000 bond following his arrest in February on firearm-related charges in Miami, Florida. The 33-year-old entertainer is now set to appear in court on March 26 at 9:15 AM. Squash, a well-known figure in the Jamaican Dancehall scene, was arrested on February 24 after ... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Arrested In Florida On Firearm Charges

Dancehall Artist Squash Arrested In Florida On Firearm Charges

Dancehall artist Squash is currently in police custody in Florida following his arrest on firearm charges. The Montego Bay deejay was picked up by the Miami-Dade police on Tuesday (February 25). According to court documents obtained by Urban Islandz, Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, was hot with charges of possession of a short-barrel shotgun, possession of a rifle, possession of a mach... »

EU Commission president calls for greater collaboration with the Caribbean

EU Commission president calls for greater collaboration with the Caribbean

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Wednesday underscored the importance of closer collaboration with the Caribbean saying Europe will always be ready to listen and to engage with the region. Addressing the opening of the three-day Caribbean Community (Caricom) summit in Barbados, the official said collaboration was also needed in a changing glo... »

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty

Almost a month after the trial began, 36-year-old rapper Rakim Athelston Mayers whose real name is A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday avoiding up to 24 years of prison time. In late 2024, Rocky pleaded not guilty and turned down a deal that would have resulted in him spending almost 6 months in jail. Over the past two weeks, Rihanna‘s attendance and support of her partner as been one of th... »

Massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami warning issued

Massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami warning issued

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported in the middle of the Caribbean Sea Saturday night triggering a wave of tsunami warnings around the region that have since been lifted. The earthquake was reported just before 6:30 p.m local time about 129 miles south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands at a depth of about 6 miles, according to the US Geological Survey. A violent quake struck the C... »

Dancehall artiste Kiprich Named Person Of Interest By Police

Dancehall artiste Kiprich Named Person Of Interest By Police

Dancehall artist Kiprich is wanted by police amid a flare-up of violence in St. Catherine. Kiprich, whose real name is Marlon Plunkett, was named among almost a dozen men as persons of interest in a bulletin released on Friday (February 7) by the St Catherine North police division. It’s unclear if the dancehall veteran has turned himself into the police yet. However, law enforcement officials are ... »

Sean Paul Confronts TikToker 119 at Party

Sean Paul Confronts TikToker 119 at Party

Sean Paul’s name was recently dragged into the story of two popular male Jamaicans who found out that they were victims of paternity fraud. Sean Paul is one of several other popular local names that were called by Jamaican TikToker 119. However, as per 119, the main suspected entertainer who got ‘jacket’ is Sean Paul, stating that one of his two children is “white”. “I know Sean Paul is not a whit... »

Vybz Kartel Gets US Visa Reinstated Arrives In Florida With Fiancée Sidem Ozturk

Vybz Kartel Gets US Visa Reinstated Arrives In Florida With Fiancée Sidem Ozturk

Vybz Kartel returns to the United States for the first time in 20 years after getting his visa reinstated. The Portmore deejay confirmed speculations he had his visa reinstated on Friday (January 1), some two decades after the US government revoked his permit to travel to that country. Vybz Kartel was among several reggae and dancehall artists to have their US visa revoked in 2005 at the height of... »

Dancehall Legend Sister Nancy Told Jay-Z “I’m More Important Than You”

Dancehall Legend Sister Nancy Told Jay-Z “I’m More Important Than You”

Dancehall icon Sister Nancy says she is more important than Jay-Z regardless of his status as a billionaire. The “Bam Bam” hitmaker recently premiered her new documentary Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story in Canada. The documentary tells the story of her legendary song, one of the most sampled songs in music’s history, and certainly a legendary record that helped shape reggae and dancehall music. “B... »

St Kitts prosecutor charged in murder coverup

St Kitts prosecutor charged in murder coverup

St Kitts Crown Counsel Prosecutor Shantrice Dorset. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of Saint Kitts and Nevis has leveled serious charges against Crown Counsel Prosecutor Shantrice Dorset in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Akeem Archibald. Archibald, a resident of Conaree Village, was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle near his home on July 20, 2024, at 9:39 pm. The main m... »

Foota Hype to Vybz Kartel: “Compensate or Face Lawsuit” Over ‘STR8’

Foota Hype to Vybz Kartel: “Compensate or Face Lawsuit” Over ‘STR8’

Foota Hype has once again issued a stern warning to Vybz Kartel, declaring his intention to take legal actions against the Dancehall artiste for using the slang “STR8,” which is used in the name of Kartel’s rum, STR8 Vybz. The outspoken selector claims that because of his influence, Kartel deliberately chose to use the term “STR8” which was created by him during the time of the deejay’s incarcerat... »

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