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’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... »
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 ... »
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 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 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... »
Dancehall artiste Squash, whose real name is Andre Maurice Whittaker is believed to be released from police custody after posting a $3,000 bond following his arrest in February on firearm-related charges in Miami, Florida. The 33-year-old entertainer is now set to appear in court on March 26 at 9:15 AM. Squash, a well-known figure in the Jamaican Dancehall scene, was arrested on February 24 after ... »
Dancehall artist Squash is currently in police custody in Florida following his arrest on firearm charges. The Montego Bay deejay was picked up by the Miami-Dade police on Tuesday (February 25). According to court documents obtained by Urban Islandz, Squash, whose real name is Andre Whittaker, was hot with charges of possession of a short-barrel shotgun, possession of a rifle, possession of a mach... »
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Wednesday underscored the importance of closer collaboration with the Caribbean saying Europe will always be ready to listen and to engage with the region. Addressing the opening of the three-day Caribbean Community (Caricom) summit in Barbados, the official said collaboration was also needed in a changing glo... »
Almost a month after the trial began, 36-year-old rapper Rakim Athelston Mayers whose real name is A$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... »
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 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’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 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 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 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 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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“This is a billion streams after it already sold millions” Shaggy and Rik Rok’s classic single “It Wasn’t Me” has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, and is now one of only a handful of reggae/dancehall songs reaching that milestone on the biggest music streaming platform in the world. This is also Shaggy’s first song to cross the billion stream mark. Released on November 7... »
In a startling revelation, two prominent Jamaicans—a celebrated entertainer and a renowned athlete—discovered in 2024 that they were not the biological fathers of the children they had been raising. This revelation has reignited debates on paternity fraud and its emotional and familial consequences, prompting calls for legislative action. Heroy Clarke, Member of Parliament for St. James Central, h... »
A TikTok ban in the United States is set to take effect this Sunday after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected an appeal from the app’s parent company. The ruling upheld legislation that lawmakers argue is necessary to address national security concerns due to TikTok’s ties to China. The decision has sparked disappointment among millions of users and content creators, many of whom rely on the pl... »
Retired Olympic legend Usain Bolt is still grappling with the loss of millions of USD from 2023, following his involvement with the fraudulent investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Bolt was one of more than 70 reported victims in a scheme involving tens of millions(USD) in fraud that spanned more than a decade. Being the most vocal of the victims, on Saturday morning, Bolt revealed ... »
Busy Signal says he is in disbelief after being denied a Canadian visa. The dancehall veteran shared the news via Instagram on Friday, telling his Canadian fans they won’t see him in concert anytime soon. The deejay called out the Canadian High Commission while asking the Jamaican government to help him with what he calls an “injustice.” Busy Signal also shared a screenshot of the denial letter he... »
The wildfire has been going on for three days now with authorities unable to control the spread. 5 persons have died with several communities totally destroyed. As per reports on Thursday, the “fire is zero percent contained”. It is believed to be one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles. »
Jamaica News, this report from TVJ News shows a make-shift factory set up in an abandoned house in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The operation was discovered by law enforcers who also found what seems to be stolen motor vehicle parts. »
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved another milestone, securing the 88th spot on Billboard’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Artistes of the 21st Century’ list. The list, which highlights the most successful artistes based on their performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from 2000 to 2024, was unveiled on January 8. Sean Paul, now 52 years old, joins an illustri... »
