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... »
Dancehall artiste David ‘Mavado’ Brooks has taken a significant step toward resolving his long-standing legal issues after meeting with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the meeting took place at the Constant Spring Police Station in St Andrew, where it is understood that the arrest warrant issued for the entertainer in 2018 was vacated, meaning it is... »
Veteran dancehall artist Future Fambo had an ephiphany after suffering a mild heart attack on Sunday in New York. The Rum and Red Bull singer said that he is considering becoming a Christian in January next year. “Mi ah gi dem a last run and leave this life behind. Mi tired of the hypocrisy, the lying, the clout-chasing, it is mind-boggling sometimes,” he said. Recently, Future Fambo released a go... »
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s landmark single Welcome To Jamrock has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, nearly two decades after its release. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the track was awarded a BRIT Certified Platinum plaque on Friday, October 3, signifying over 600,000 units (sales and streaming equivalents) in the UK, as measured by the Official Char... »
Shabba Ranks’ 1992 single Mr. Loverman is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, his first certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to the BPI, the track was awarded a BRIT Certified Silver plaque on Friday, October 10, after surpassing 200,000 units (sales and streaming equivalents) in the UK, as measured by the Official Charts Company. The song first appeared in... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste Warren Gladstone Williams, popularly known as Future Fambo, revealed on Sunday that he suffered a heart-related emergency. The entertainer, known for hits such as ‘Rum and Red Bull‘, shared a 28-second video clip online, showing himself lying on a sofa with wires attached to various parts of his body as paramedics from the FDNY attended to him. The post was captioned, “Ju... »
On Friday, October 3, the home of veteran Dancehall star Sheldon Lawrence, popularly known as Aidonia, was searched during a major police operation in St Andrew. The early morning raid, carried out by the St Andrew North Police at around 5 a.m., formed part of a wider crackdown targeting illegal firearms in the area. Several properties were searched during the coordinated operation, including the ... »
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison following his conviction in July on two prostitution-related charges. The sentence, handed down by Judge Arun Subramanian on Friday, September 3 also included a $500,000 fine, the maximum allowed by law. Combs, 55, will serve approximately 36 months after being credited for the 13 months already spent in custody. He appeared subdued in c... »
More than a decade after his death, Jamaican-born hip hop legend Dwight Myers, also known as Heavy D, was posthumously honored by the Irie Jam Foundation in New York with the Purpose Talk Legacy Honor Award. The event took place recently at the Resorts World Casino in Queens. Heavy D’s parents, Eulahlee and Clifford Myers, accepted the award on his behalf. Syntyche “Syn” Clarke, co-chair of the Ir... »
Montego Bay Dancehall star Squash is set to learn his fate in a US federal court later this year, with sentencing scheduled for 24 November. The deejay, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, recently pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. The charge stems from a traffic stop in February, during which police recovered two Glock pistols. Squash had reportedly bee... »
Dancehall star Squash has pleaded guilty in his firearm possession case in South Florida. The Montego Bay deejay returned to court on Friday (September 5), where he formally entered his plea in exchange for a reduced sentencing. According to court documents, Squash, whose real name is Andre Maurice Whittaker to one count of being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm or ammunition. In exchan... »
Swizz Beatz has responded to recent rumors about his marriage with Alicia Keys hitting the rocks. Following weeks of speculation online, the super producer says his marriage to Alicia Keys is doing just fine. Swizz Beatz shared a video of himself and the singer dancing while calling out folks online spreading rumors that they are heading for a divorce. “Everybody knew we was divorced but us,” the ... »
With the general election set for September 3, the political energy across the country is strong as people openly show support for their political party of choice. One party that continues to receive strong backing from many Jamaican entertainers is the People’s National Party (PNP). Over the years, many well known Jamaicans who are not politicians from entertainment, business, sports, and other s... »
With Jamaica’s general election set for Wednesday, September 3, the role of Dancehall entertainers in local politics has once again come to the forefront. While the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is not traditionally known for having widespread support from the top names in Dancehall, the party does have a handful of artistes who have shown loyalty to the “green team.” However, when it comes to the Pe... »
Reports are saying that Dancehall artiste, Squash will no longer face a jury trial in the United States after deciding to change his plea in a federal gun case. The entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Whittaker, is expected to officially enter a guilty plea in court on September 3. This decision comes just before his trial was set to begin on September 2. The St James native deejay had up until... »
The legal pressure seems to be mounting on Dancehall artiste Squash, as U.S. federal prosecutors move to use his own music, phone videos, and messages as evidence in the gun-related case against him. The entertainer, born Andrae Whittaker, was arrested in February during a traffic stop in Miami, Florida. He’s now facing serious federal charges, including unlawful possession of a machine gun and be... »
Vybz Kartel reflects on his prison release a year ago on July 31st. The dancehall legend walked out of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility a year ago with his two co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell and Andre St. John, also known as Mad Suss. Vybz Kartel had been fighting for his freedom for thirteen years before catching a big break in his final appeal to the UK Privy Council.... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste, Baby Cham is currently grieving the loss of his Mother. The ‘Ghetto Story’ hitmaker confirmed the news in a series of posts in memory of his Mother on Monday, August 4. One of the posts captioned, “The Most Beautiful Human Being I Know, ONE DON MAMA JENNIE. May Jehovah Prepare A Place For You, I’m Gonna Miss You So Much . One Don, Mama Jennie I Love You With All My Bo... »
One of the many pillars of Jamaican culture is family, some are more about it than others. However, male Dancehall and Reggae artistes, specifically, have been known and stereotyped to have a large amount of children, usually with more than one partner. This was highlighted by a post, recent published on Instagram by Reggae artiste Nesbeth. This post shows a number of Dancehall icons and legends a... »
Vybz Kartel is officially the King of Dancehall. The Jamaican legend received his crown at the 2025 staging of Reggae Sumfest. Almost a year after his release from prison, Vybz Kartel solidified his legacy in Jamaican music as the King of Dancehall. The Queen of Dancehall, Spice, was on hand to crown Kartel early Saturday morning, July 19, on Night one of the iconic reggae festival. The Por... »
Baby Cham connects with Marley brothers, Stephen and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, for a new hustle anthem, “Hustling In My Blood.” The dancehall legend has been teasing the song for the past few weeks, and fans now have the final cut, which was released on Friday (July 11) with an accompanying music video. The conscious single was produced by The FaNaTiX and Baby Cham, while the cut wa... »
Following his recent arrest, and detention by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E) in the United States, the family of Dancehall Artiste Deva Bratt has orchestrated an initiative to fight for his freedom and right to remain in the country. This initiative came in the form of a GoFundMe account that has been made as a method to collect donations to meet a target of $4500 USD. This is in ... »
The mass deportation policy enacted by United States president, Donald Trump, has seen north of 50, 000 immigrants apprehended and placed in detention by the I.C.E (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to be sent back to their homelands in recent times. Jamaicans have been and continue to be included in this group as time goes by. One such Jamaican that is allegedly in this group is Dancehall Vete... »
Travis Scott sent custom “JackBoys” Lamborghinis to several artists, including Vybz Kartel, to promote his upcoming project JACKBOYS 2. The album is the second collaborative effort between Travis Scott and the JackBoys collective after releasing the first one in 2019. To promote the album, Scott sent custom Lamborghini Huracans to some of the artists featured on the project, like Vybz Kartel, Don ... »
Jah Cure has been remanded in a Dutch prison when he appeared in court earlier this week after an interpreter no-show. The reggae singer was back in court for another hearing as prosecutors in the Netherlands pressed their appeal against his acquittal on attempted murder charges. On Wednesday (June 18), the singer and his attorney appeared in court for a substantive hearing in the matter. The hear... »
Daniela Brooks aka Skye Diamond, the daughter of Dancehall star Mavado, is riding in style, thanks to the ‘Progress’ deejay. The 24-year-old, upcoming Dancehall artiste took to social media, Monday night, to share a video and a photo, showcasing her silver coloured Mercedes-Benz. What made the post even more meaningful for followers was the soundtrack: her father’s hit single “Jehovah Guide Me” pl... »
Watch Vybz Kartel’s latest performance, which took place in Atlantic City, NJ, United States over the weekend. The show featured performances from Spice, Blak Ryno and many others. Vybz Kartel performed for over an hour, reeling off countless hit songs. Check out Vybz Kartel’s performance below: »
Marion Hall, the Jamaican-born artiste formerly known as Lady Saw, continues to chart a transformative course in both her personal and professional life since her dramatic shift from Queen of Dancehall to daughter of God, an ordained minister. After being baptized in December 2015, Hall made a decision to leave Jamaica and relocate to the United States. She moved to Florida in early 2016, shortly ... »
The Trinidad promoter behind the failed Vybz Kartel concert is now claiming that his life is in danger. There has been a big uproar among concertgoers in Trinidad who feel fleeced after buying tickets to see Vybz Karel headline the One Caribbean Music Festival concert last weekend on the Caribbean island. Promoter Odane Anderson, head of Jacho Entertainment, has come under fire from the dancehall ... »
