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... »
A day after Vybz Kartel’s 50th birthday, former member of the Gaza Crew, Sikka Rymes who was labelled as the Gaza vice-president up until a few years ago is continuing his condemnation of his former boss and crew members including Shawn Storm and Mad Suss. In an interview released on Thursday, Sikka details that he initially was working with Shawn Storm, bringing him food items and doing other dee... »
Bounty Killer has been consistent in recent weeks about his support for Masicka and lack of support for members of the Gaza circle including Tommy Lee Sparta who he had a lyrical feud with in the past. Days before Christmas, he answered to a comment of someone asking him, if himself and Vybz Kartel are on good terms, he stated, “I would like to know as well bcuz I said I rather Masicka over Tammy ... »
The organisers of one of Jamaican’s most anticipated annual shows, Rebel Salute, plans on taking the event to the USA this year, right after Summer. The festivities will feature live music, food village, art, herb curb, and more. The last staging in Jamaica was on January 18, the first major Reggae show of the calendar year. It was the 31st-anniversary staging of the iconic show that looks to high... »
Organisers of the long-running Rebel Salute music festival announced that the event will not be staged in Jamaica in 2026, citing the far-reaching impact of Hurricane Melissa on planning and logistics. The decision was confirmed in an official statement released Wednesday morning, December 24. According to the organisers, the scale of disruption caused by the hurricane made it impossible to meet t... »
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Gabrielle Henry, has issued her first public statement since returning to the island after sustaining serious injuries during the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. The 28-year-old shared the message on social media on Friday, thanking supporters and outlining her focus on recovery. “In a time that calls for stillness and healing, I am grateful to be in Jamaica and... »
Sprint legend Usain Bolt has partnered with sponsor Puma to donate J$5 million each to St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and his alma mater William Knibb Memorial High in Trelawny to aid in their recovery following Hurricane Melissa. Both schools were significantly damaged during the passage of the powerful Category 5 storm in late October. STETHS, located in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, su... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Dancehall artiste Lady Saw, shared deeply personal details about her past during her regular Wednesday livestream. Now a pastor at The Holy Ghost Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, Hall used the session to speak candidly about her first sexual encounter, which she revealed was a “rape” that occurred when she was in her late teens. Dressed in a white gown an... »
