Popcaan, Beenie Man, and Tommy Lee Sparta are among dancehall artistes sounding off about the killing of women and sharp rise in crime. Jamaica has unfortunately recorded 72 murders within the first 15 days of the new year. Just when citizens thought it could not get any worse, on Friday, January 21, 2022, there was the dubious first of six women being killed in less than 24 hours. This unpreceden... »
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29th Anniversary Hosting Of Rebel Salute Cancelled
For 28 years, the event Rebel Salute has made an impressive stamp on Jamaican culture, featuring some of the music industry’s most iconic names, however, this year is going to be different as the show has been put off until next year. According to Reggae veteran Tony Rebel who is the organizer for the event, the event had to be put off due to the pandemic taking a toll on everything which he said ... »
Kanye West Under Criminal Investigation By LAPD For Punching Fan
The Los Angeles Police Department is reportedly investigating a battery report which claims that Kanye West was the aggressor in an incident that occurred on Wednesday night at the Soho Warehouse Club in Downtown Los Angels. KANYE WEST part of the incident was videoed and shared online, which shows a verbal disagreement gets heated and turns into a physical altercation. Ye has been named a suspect... »
Jah Cure Gets March Trial Date, Dutch Prosecutors Probing Phone Records
Jah Cure will have to wait a few more months in a Dutch jail as prosecutors requested more time to probe his phone records. The Reggae crooner appeared in court on Wednesday in Amsterdam, where he has been CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER and aggravated assault On Wednesday, the reggae artist was remanded to jail on March 8 as he awaits his trial. According to reports, JAH CURE, whose real name is Si... »
Popcaan Detained In The UK, Authorities Claim He’s A Gang Leader
Popcaan says someone in Jamaica gave British authorities information claiming that he is a gang leader resulting in him being detained. The dancehall artiste was in Africa for the past two weeks touring and mingling with local celebrities and fans. While he had an eventful time in the motherland, Popcaan again had more drama soon as he touched down in the United Kingdom from Africa, where British ... »
Ayesha Curry Breaks Silence On Steph Curry Open Marriage
Ayesha Curry breaks silence on reports she and her husband Steph Curry were in an open marriage. Ayesha took the time to respond to a brazen fan who questioned the status of her marriage to basketball star Steph Curry. On Monday, she shared a photo of her husband in a recent GQ photoshoot where she drools over his good looks. “Good gracious God almighty,” she said with the sweating emoji. “my baby... »
Jah Cure To Have Court Hearing Next Week
Reggae artiste Jah Cure will be attending his first public court hearing on Wednesday, January 12, scheduled to begin at 11:45 am where he will answer to the charges of attempted manslaughter, aggravated assault, and attempted murder that he has been slapped with based on an incident in Amsterdam that unfolded that saw the singer stabbing promoter Nicardo ‘Papa’ Blake. The information was relayed ... »
Popcaan’s Wild Night In Ghana Ended With Gunfire, Cops Escort Artiste From Melee
By Devi Seitaram Popcaan had a wild night in Ghana that ended with gunfire and reports of an attempted robbery forcing law enforcement to intervene. The Dancehall deejay was seen in a video being assisted by security personnel and Ghana Police Service officers on Wednesday night as shots rang out and confusion ensued at a popular nightspot in the city. The Ghana Police Service is yet to respond to... »
Dancehall Legend Chaka Demus Shaken After Taxi Driver Pulled Gun On Him
Some shocking news has emerged in which dancehall legend Chaka Demus, of the famous duo, Chaka Demus & Pliers, said he was threatened by an armed taxi driver earlier this week. He has alleged that the incident happened inside the Port Henderson Plaza in Portmore, St Catherine. The shocking part is that he believed the incident happened because he asked the armed driver to give way. Chaka Demus... »
Gully Bop Says He Is Doing Well
After rumours surfaced about Gully Bop, the entertainer has spoken out on his condition letting the world know just how he is doing at this time. Where the illness that plagued him is concerned, the Jamaica Star who initially published the story said the deejay was faced with complications stemming from a Hernia and tubes being blocked. As such Gully Bop was last month admitted to the Kingston Pub... »
Kanye West Goes Extra Mile And Buys House Across From Kim Kardashian
Even though Kim Kardashian has been pushing for the divorce between her and Kanye West, the rapper has ever since been pushing to get his wife back even though things might seem a bit sour now due to his estranged partner moving on to date Pete Davidson. In his most recent stint at getting back with Kim, West went all out and bought a home just across from the family house for 4.5 million Dollars ... »
Mutabaruka Calls On Jamaican Musicians to Stop Making Trap Dancehall
The debate continues with regards to Dancehall artistes deejaying over rap beats and in return calling their music Trap Dancehall, the veterans in Jamaican music are actively campaigning for this to stop. The latest veteran musician to talk down on the move done mostly by youngsters is Mutabaruka, he even took to social media to reiterate his stance. He stated, “Calling on all Jamaican musicians, ... »
Beenie Man Denies He Was Arrested In Ghana, Says “I have no Covid”
Beenie Man denies he was arrested in Ghana for Covid breaches. The dancehall Deejay took the time to reply to reports that he was detained in Ghana on Monday because he had tested positive for Covid-19 and had been out and about, including performing at Stonebwoy’s Bhim concert. The report posted by a Ghanaian radio station claimed that Beenie Man had also presented a fake vaccine passport a... »
D’Angel Lashes Out At Beenie Man For Child Support Issues
After the revealing of the escapade with Beenie Man and his new boo Camille Lee, with them showing off their brand new Benz and as of recently showcasing their good time being spent in Africa for the Stonebwoy concert. The ex-spouse of Beenie Man, D’Angel is not having it, she took to her social media in a live video to address the father of her only child Marco Dean Davis who she did not call his... »
Reggae Artiste Chuck Fenda Marries Mother Of His Children Abigail Walters
Veteran reggae musician Chuck Fenda announces that he and the mother of his children officially tied the knot. Chuck Fenda, whose real name is Leshorn Whitehead, wed his girlfriend of 6 years, Abigail Walters, the CEO of the online store Island Girl boutique, and with whom they share two kids. On their wedding day, the 49-year-old reggae veteran gook to his Instagram to share pictures with his bri... »
Camille Lee Show Off Beenie Man New Mercedes-Benz And Lots Of PDA
Camille Lee and Beenie Man are living their best lives as the pair are seen enjoying Jamaica out and about, having just returned from the United Kingdom. Videos online show the pair eating seafood and dancing, but it’s a video of Beenie Man trying out his new Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV that has fans talking Beenie Man can be seen smiling while sitting in the driver’s side of the car while Camille Lee, ... »
Gully Bop Needs HELP!
Veteran dancehall artiste Gully Bop who was admitted to the Kingston Public Hospital recently is currently going through trying times. Bop was released from KPH last Saturday however he had to be taken to the University Hospital of the West Indies, hours later. The “Wuk Affi Mi” deejay spent one week at the KPH for a hernia and blocked tube complication which is causing him to feel a lot of pain a... »
Robbie Shakespeare, Of Reggae Duo Sly & Robbie, Dead At 68
The Grammy Award-winning international reggae star, Robbie Shakespeare of the singing group Sly and Robbie, died on Wednesday in the United States. At the time of his death, the musician was recovering from ailments to the kidneys and had recently had surgery to fix issues with the organs. Robbie, whose real name is Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare, was born in Kingston in 1953 and was a bass guitar... »
Shenseea Wins 2021 MOBO Award For “Best Reggae Act”
Shenseea was named the 2021 Best Reggae Act by the British-based MOBO Awards, which honors exceptional British and international talents in the musical fields of Hip Hop, Grime, R&B/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and Afrobeats. On Sunday, the music award group, Music Of Black Origin, MOBO made the announcement while congratulating Shenseea. “Huge congratulations on @shenseea for winning BEST REGG... »
Reggae Artiste Konshens Obsessively Yearns For His Wife
The winter season is in and while things are getting colder, Dancehall artiste Konshens has been seeking warmth from his on and off wife Latoya Wright, as the entertainer has been seen posting multiple pictures of her on his Instagram account, with captions suggesting he misses her a lot. The entertainer got married in the year 2017, to the Miami Businesswoman, and they share two children, a boy b... »
Rihanna Declared Barbados 11th National Hero At Age 33
Rihanna is now a National Hero in her homeland. The billionaire pop star/businesswoman was on Monday night declared a national hero by her country of Barbados, which transitioned from a former British Colony to a republic on November 30th, 2021. Rihanna is now the country’s 11th National Hero. The momentous occasion saw the pop singer flying home to Barbados on Monday. The announcement of naming h... »
‘Best Reggae Album’ Grammy Awards 2022 Nominees – Spice, Sean Paul, Jesse Royal, Etana
The nominations for the Grammy Awards 2022 are now out, and as expected, the Best Reggae Album category is causing some stir. The six available spots for the reggae category went to Etana with Pamoja, Sean Paul with his album Live N Livin, Spice with 10, Jesse Royal with his project Royal, Gramps Morgan with Positive Vibration, and reggae band SOJA with Beauty in the Silence This is Spice’s first ... »
Veteran Dancehall Artiste Tiger Gets Stroke And Requires Help For Medical Expenses
.After veteran Dancehall artiste Tiger was reported to have been a victim of a minor stroke, the family of the entertainer had decided to establish an account to get help for the music extraordinaire. According to the deejay’s daughter Rhiality, her father’s stroke was not completely serious however, she told Loop news who she spoke to that Tiger is going to need funds to take care of medical expe... »
Shenseea Shares Update On Her Illness After Being Hospitalized
Shenseea gives an update on her illness. The dancehall artiste’s loyal fans, aka ShenYengs, have been keeping tabs to ensure that the deejay is recovering so she can return to the music scene. Last week, Shenseea caused concern after sharing that she was hospitalized and had to cancel several important performances and appearances. On November 10th, she announced via her Instagram account that she... »
Spice Booked For Toronto LGBTQ Festival
Amidst the current bashings that female entertainers such as Lila Ike and Jada Kingdom have been receiving for the revelation of their sexual preferences, Dancehall artists Spice has been booked to headline the Toronto LGBTQ festival in 2022. The event, according to the announcement will feature Dyke March, Bi+ Pride Programming, Blockorama by Blackness Yes, StreetFair, Pride Parade and LGBTQ arti... »
