Jamaican Dancehall artiste Chronic Law will remain in US federal custody after a Georgia judge denied him bail following his not-guilty plea to a firearm possession charge on Monday. The entertainer, whose real name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, appeared before Judge Sheppard for a brief hearing lasting approximately 17 minutes. The 32-year-old St Thomas native was informed of his legal rights and t... »
Portland native Celene Hall has been crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2026, becoming the first woman from the parish to win the national title in the history of the pageant. Hall emerged from a field of 33 contestants to take the crown during Sunday’s coronation show, held inside the ballroom of the AC Hotel in New Kingston. Medical doctor Tianna McDaniel was named first runner-up, while Kadejah Ande... »
Beenie Man has opened the release of his latest album, ‘Eminence’, with a strong showing on the US iTunes Reggae Albums chart, taking the number one position shortly after its release. The 16-track project moved ahead of Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’, which recently occupied the top spot. As of Thursday, ‘Eminence’ sits at number one, followed by ‘Forever Reign’ at number two, ‘Legend – The Best Of Bo... »
Masicka’s most recent interview was aired Wednesday night, an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Dionne Jackson Miller on All Angles. In the interview, he talked on his musical journey, albums, collaborations, new music and feuds. As it relates to the debate about many of his songs sounding similar, Masicka stated that some people feel that way because all of his songs are hit songs. Minutes later he... »
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel confirmed that his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, is expecting their first child together during his performance at Reggae Land UK just hours ago. The announcement came midway through his set when the deejay invited Sidem on stage in front of thousands of fans. Kartel, dressed in a red and white shorts suit, embraced his fiancée, who wore an all-white outfit, before the pai... »
Rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny returned to the aisle in Jamaica as they celebrated 16 years of marriage with a beachfront vow renewal surrounded by family and close friends. Tiny shared highlights from the celebration online on Saturday, posting photos and videos from the event along with a heartfelt message about the occasion. The couple travelled to the island with their children, relatives and l... »
Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says receiving the Key to the City of Kingston and having a road renamed in his honour means more to him than winning a Grammy after he was recognised for his contribution to Jamaican music, culture and community development. The entertainer, whose real name is Rodney Basil Price, received the two honours during a ceremony on July 28 in his native Seaview Gardens. The ... »
In the early hours of July 19, 2026, Mavado and Vybz Kartel took to stage at A Taste of Sumfest for the much anticipated Gaza vs. Gully clash, part 2 of the iconic 2008 clash at Sting. However, this new clash was more subtle when compared to the first one almost 2 decades ago. After being introduced to the crowd by MC Nuffy and Boom Boom, both brooks and Palmer rocked the large crowd with countles... »
Grammy Award-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage has entered a new chapter with the release of its latest single, ‘Come Feel The Love’, the band’s first recorded song since the passing of founding member Peetah Morgan. Released on July 10 through Ghetto Youths International, the track was written and produced by nine-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley. The collaboration brings together two o... »
Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah died at the age of 49, just three weeks before his 50th birthday, following reported complications related to his heart. The singer passed away on Tuesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Kingston after his condition reportedly deteriorated over the past week. According to booking agent Vertex, Fantan Mojah had recently returned to Jamaica... »
After nine years, entertainer Munga Honorable and his co-accused, Sherdian Gordon, have been freed of murder charges. The charges were dropped in the Supreme Court on Friday. Colliecia Wright reports. Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhodes, has built a decades-long career in the dancehall industry marked by a string of major hits. But his career stalled in 2017 after he and Sherdian Gordon were ... »
The drug case involving dancehall artiste and convicted drug dealer Flippa Mafia has been delayed for 30 days. This after, the court granted a request for a continuance from lead prosecutor Jeffrey Bender. Flippa Mafia’s given name is Andrew Davis. He, along with Damion Jones, James McBride and Clifford Brown, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, metham-phet-amine and fentanyl.... »
A federal court in the United States has ordered Dancehall entertainer Chronic Law to remain in custody until his trial after agreeing with prosecutors that he is a danger to the community and a flight risk. This comes after Chronic Law reportedly confessed to federal authorities that he was in possession of four firearms—one of which was reported stolen in Florida—when he was pulled over by polic... »
Dancehall superstar Chronic Law has broken the silence on his recent arrest connected to firearm charges via Instagram. The Law Boss addressed the situation, explaining this is part of an ongoing issue, and that he believes he has been targeted by the same officer responsible for his detention back in January by I.C.E. He also mentioned how this new case is affecting his freedom, his life and his ... »
Dancehall artiste Future Fambo has reignited his public dispute with veteran entertainer Beenie Man, making a series of explosive allegations during a new Instagram video posted on Tuesday. The latest outburst comes a month after Fambo claimed that Beenie Man physically assaulted him, allegations that were previously denied by the veteran deejay’s camp. In his newest upload, Fambo once again place... »
A rare wedding ceremony in Nigeria has captured widespread attention online after a pair of twin brothers exchanged vows with a pair of twin sisters during a double wedding celebration in Ibadan. Photos and videos from the event have been making the rounds on social media, with many users expressing amazement at the unique pairing. The ceremony took place on Saturday, June 20, following a traditio... »
Jamming was originally featured on Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1977 RIAA gold-certified album Exodus, which currently sits at #10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The song also appears on Legend, the best-selling reggae album of all time. Upon its initial release, Jamming reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1977 and peaked at #99 in Australia. A decade later, following Bob Marley’s death, t... »
Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has stirred emotions online after revealing that he met his daughter Amani for the very first time. The entertainer shared the moment with fans on Thursday, May 21, througha post uploaded to his Instagram page. The post features a photo of Kartel standing beside his daughter, seemingly at his Miami home, along with a lengthy caption reflecting on the experience. Accor... »
Dancehall artiste and promoter Andrew Davis, more popularly known as Flippa Moggela, is back in United States federal custody, according to inmate records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The entertainer, known for songs such as ‘Dem Yah’ and ‘Unfinished House’, is currently listed at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. The development comes nearly four years after Flippa secured an e... »
Veteran dancehall artiste Frankie Sly has stepped into the simmering fallout between Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder, releasing a pointed new single, Dutty Heart, that lays bare old wounds and highlights broken friendship. There have been tension between Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder amid renewed questions over the authorship of the 1993 hit Murderer. Frankie Sly insists it was a collective effort, ma... »
Jamaican dancehall artiste Rygin King has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). King, whose given name is Matthew Smith, was reportedly taken into custody yesterday. His detention is listed on ICE’s website. No further details have been provided regarding the circumstances surrounding his detention. »
The management and legal representatives of Buju Banton have issued a formal statement rejecting what they describe as false and defamatory claims circulating on social media, as tensions continue to build Buju and his longtime friend Wayne Wonder. In a legal notice distributed to media houses on Monday, attorneys representing the Grammy-winning artiste, born Mark Anthony Myrie, stated that the al... »
HOLLYWOOD, United States — Michael B Jordan on Sunday won the best actor Oscar for playing twins confronted with pure evil in vampire race fable “Sinners.” He bested “Marty Supreme” star Timothee Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio of “One Battle After Another,” Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”) and Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”). The Oscars kicked off on Sunday after months of expensive campaigns, with all ey... »
Reggae Sumfest 2026 will not be held at its home in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. Instead, the festival heads to a new venue, Plantation Cove in St Ann for this year’s staging, for what the organisers say will be a one-off, one-night event, even as they emphasise that MoBay is its home. “A Taste of Reggae Sumfest [will be] a special one-night experience that will take place at Plantation Cove. It’s... »
Dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to share the Reggae Sumfest stage on July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St Ann. The former dancehall rivals who led a pivotal period in Jamaica’s dancehall history, the Gully and Gaza clash at Sting, are set to share the stage once more. This was announced by the event’s organisers in a social media post on Friday. “A decade of rivalry… a lifetim... »
One of Buju Banton’s sons, Jahazeil Myrie, has been sharing his spiritual journey online in recent years and over the weekend, he appeared in his most recent interview in which he talked about his father, family and the many challenges he faced in life. As per Jahazeil Myrie, as a youngster, he did not have bad experiences, however, a lot of things changed when he became a man, highlighting that h... »
International dancehall group T.O.K delivered an impressive set as the headliners of Panama’s Carnival. “It was our first time headlining the Carnival. It was an amazing experience that we definitely enjoyed. It was very humbling to see all the turnout, support, and the love of the Panamanian people. I really felt at home, and it was a good vibe and good energy. I had heard about it before, but, h... »
No after-service gatherings will take place this week, according to a pastor’s wife, whose private events have stirred debate since first coming to light in late January. She was quick to clarify that the pause is unrelated to the start of Lent, insisting that participation in the season does not serve as “a moral certificate”. Speaking again with THE STAR, she said she has been reflecting on her ... »
As Reggae Month activities intensify, the music’s influence is being felt far beyond its signature sound. Rooted in resistance and social consciousness, reggae continues to serve as a vehicle for justice. Embracing that tradition, Gramps Morgan has joined forces with Gassy Dread — the recording identity of Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne — on a new single titled Reparations. The s... »
Keznamdi walked away with the Best Reggae Album award at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, earning his first win with his second studio project, ‘Blxxd & Fyah‘. The Rastafarian singer faced an all-Jamaican shortlist that also included Lila Iké with ‘Treasure Self Love‘, Jesse Royal’s ‘No Place Like Home‘, Mortimer’s ‘From Within‘, and Kartel’s ‘First Week Out‘. Despite the competition, Keznamdi’s indepe... »
Jahneil Ballentine, the son of incarcerated Dancehall artiste Ninjaman, reportedly fell unconscious in his prison cell and later was diagnosed with a stroke Ballentine, 38, is currently being held at the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, where he was moved to the facility’s medical dorm following the incident. Correctional sources have indicated that arrangements are being made to transfer h... »
Jamaican Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has publicly addressed reports that a Trinidad-based promoter has taken legal action against him following the cancellation of a major music event in last year. The artiste, whose given name is Adidja Azim Palmer, issued a brief statement, a day after the lawsuit became public, signalling that he would not engage further as the matter is now before the courts... »
On Wednesday, news broke that Jamaican Dancehall artiste Akeeme Jermane Campbell, better known as Chronic Law was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE. As per reports, the St. Thomas native was detained on Tuesday and remains in custody. The immigration officials have not released official charges, or indicated where the entertainer is being held. However, some reports online ar... »
‘We dem a do’ was released in 2006, it is Mavado’s follow-up hit to his breakout hit song ‘Real Mckoy’ which was released in 2005. 2026 marks ‘Weh dem a do’ second decade or 20 years of release. ‘Mavado Weh Dem a do’ is a hardcore Dancehall song, letting everyone know that disrespects won’t be taken lightly because he has his own guns.’ “Weh dem a duh, weh dem a try, marrow wi fly to the sky... »
What would Dancehall look like without the influence and endeavours of Bounty Killer in the genre? Well, as a starter, there would be an absence of at least 10 artistes who we have grown to love over the years. He has been directly influential or indirectly influential in the career of over a dozen popular artistes, starting with ‘Scare Dem Crew’ which was originated in his home community of Seavi... »
