The Grammys have announced the nominees for Best Reggae Album. The highly anticipated list of Grammy nominees for Best Reggae Album has finally been released, and while dancehall takes another snub, a newcomer got a Grammy nod. This year there are five nominations that somehow are less surprising after you see them. Buju Banton appears first on the list for his album Upside Down 2020 , which was r... »
Vybz Kartel’s attorney is moving to gain access to the cell phones at the center of his murder appeal case. As Vybz Kartel’s Attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan gets ready to go before the Privy Council, he’s attacked the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Jamaica and accused them of being shady and dodgy. His concerns mostly arise from the fact he’s been frustrated in his attempts t... »
Prayers up for Majah Hype who is currently hospitalized. Popular comedian Majah Hype has been hospitalized in Atlanta. He hasn’t revealed much about what his condition is, but in a post on Instagram, he is seen wearing a face mask while resting on a hospital bed. He posted, “Life can be so real….pray for me y’all!.” The comedian, who is known for his hilarious take on Caribbean culture, immediatel... »
Prayers up for Beenie Man son who is currently hospitalized. King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man‘s family has suffered another blow as the artiste’s son, who suffers from sickle cell disease, has been hospitalized. The artiste posted a note to fans asking for prayers for his son Moses Davis Jr. “If I should really sum up 2020 mi really wouldn’t have the words, Iyah. Right now my son @1876prince is i... »
Shenseea’s manager Romeich is pushing back at critics for calling her recent Florida party performances ‘superspreader’ of the Covid-19 virus that has left more than 235,000 people dead and millions infect. The “Blessed” artiste can be seen over the weekend, promoting various parties that she is performing at. Many videos of jam packed crowds and even a fan hugging the artiste were shared on her I... »
Beenie Man and D’Angel put their differences aside to come together and celebrate their son Marco Dean’s 14th birthday. It’s pretty common knowledge that Beenie Man and D’Angel don’t often see eye to eye, but the pair were able to put their differences aside recently to celebrate their son Marco’s birthday. Marco turned 14-years-old on Monday, November 9, and his parents got together to show... »
Mavado’s son won’t appear in front of a jury when his trial date arrives. New developments in dancehall artiste Mavado’s son murder case are that Dante Brooks, 18, will be tried as an adult in court soon, but it won’t be a jury trial. According to The STAR, Brooks is slated to appear in front of a judge only for his murder trial on January 7, 2021. Brooks was accused of jointly murdering Lor... »
The Viral Queen, D’Angel, has fans hyped with an announcement that she’s getting married again. Even though fans are not quite sure if it is a publicity stunt, some are wishing her all the best. She posted about her upcoming nuptials November 1. She posted a short video of her wearing a white wedding dress as she sang along to Kelly Clarkson’s A Moment Like This. In the video, she said: “I’m getti... »
I-Octane’s daughter Octavia is one of the newest faces of the next generation of dancehall. 11-year-old daughter Octavia, real name Ashiek Muiris, is proving that she is a chip off the old block. She has also proven that she has what it takes to get noticed in the genre following her release on October 19 called Escape featuring Banxx. The song is on the Liquid Sunshine rhythm. The song is well-pr... »
Bounty Killer’s alleged ex-girlfriend is speaking out for the first time and she’s saying Killer did not drop the hammer on her. Ten years ago, Bounty Killer felt the full lashing of the tongue from citizens of Jamaica after he was accused of inflicting bodily harm on his 19 year old girlfriend using a hammer and an electric fly/mosquito swatter. Bounty Killer denied the use of the household devic... »
Dancehall’s greatest one night show, Sting 2020, goes virtual for 2020 staging. There is no denying just how powerful of a brand and legacy Isaiah Laing’s Sting has built over it’s near four decades in existence. It is therefore understandable just why dancehall fans have been craving the return of the show dubbed ‘The Greatest One Night Reggae and Dancehall Show On Earth!!!” Earlier this year, La... »
Laden found himself in some legal trouble following his arrest for possession of an illegal gun. Dancehall deejay Laden is behind bars following his arrest for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Laden, whose real name is Okeefe Aarons, was arrested earlier this week. The announcement of his arrest was confirmed by Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, head of the Constabulary Commu... »
Reggae and dancehall artists are taking over the BET Hip Hop Awards stage tonight. The 20th annual BET Hip Hop Awards will be simulcasted tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 27). Hosted by the trio of comedians who go by the moniker 85 South, the show is slated to feature a lengthy list of performers, including some from the dancehall music category. BET announced on its official social media pages that we can... »
Beenie Man is speaking out amidst collapsing at his mother’s funeral. Dancehall veteran Beenie Man has had a rough few weeks. After losing his mother to long-term critical illness, the deejay had to help coordinate the funeral, where his exhaustion seemed to had reached full capacity causing him to faint. Today he offered a brief explanation and his gratitude to fans on social media. Taking to Ins... »
Jamaican Gospel Reggae singer George Nooks is left feeling some type of way after being arrested again last Thursday on charges stemming from back in 2017 when he was initially arrested. Nook was taken before the court last week on cocaine and perverting the course of justice related charges. This comes as a surprise to many as the 59-year-old was was earlier declared not guilty. George Nooks’ att... »
Beenie Man was taken to a hospital after fainting at his late mother’s graveside. The dancehall icon, along with other members of his family and close friends, gathered in St Elizabeth on Sunday for his mother’s funeral service, but it didn’t go all smooth. Sources told Urban Islandz that Beenie Man was visibly emotional during the entire funeral proceedings and was subsequently overcome with grie... »
Capleton doesn’t care for a Verzuz appearance though fans have been pining for the reggae star to face off with Buju Banton or Sizzla. If you’ve fantasized about seeing Capleton on Verzuz, it’s not gonna happen. Amidst his latest releases, the veteran reggae artiste says he is focused more on spreading positive messages than he is on clash culture. In a recent interview with The STAR, he said, “We... »
Sean Paul is opening up about his torturous past with his father. International dancehall star Sean Paul has always had to prove himself to his own local audience more than his international fans. The culture in dancehall music often glorifies those who come from a certain type of ‘struggle’ and consider them to be more authentic artistes. Since Sean has always been considered an ‘uptown’ lad, for... »
Sean Paul is finally addressing his bizarre age old beef with DMX. Back in 2005, American rapper DMX explained that his beef with Jamaican artiste Sean Paul was possibly responsible for his dislike of reggae music. Now 15 years later, Sean Paul is speaking on the matter, explaining to The Fix and their listeners what he thinks caused the rift between him and X. Sean actually explained that he was ... »
Dancehall artiste Kemar Highcon added more sauce to his life recently by becoming one of the latest entertainers to be blessed with a newborn baby. The artiste who is best known for his songs “So Saucy” and “Talk Bout” gave fans and co-workers something to talk about nearly a day ago when he posted a sweet photo of himself dressed him a hoodie, holding who everyone assumes is his precious little s... »
Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm and their other two accused were granted leave to appeal to UK’s Privy Council. Vybz Kartel born Adidja Palmer, and his co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Andre St John, and Kahira Jones, scored a major win in the Court of Appeal on Friday when a judge granted them leave to take their case to the Privy Council. This is an important hurdle for the dancehall legend, who ... »
Beenie Man is thanking his fans, and fellow dancehall acts for supporting him following his mother’s death. The dancehall icon deleted all his posts on Instagram almost immediately after getting the news that his mother had passed. Sources told Urban Islandz that The Doc took her passing very hard since they were very close. Thankfully, he has been getting an outpouring of support from his million... »
Bobby Shmurda was denied parole sending shock waves throughout the hip hop community. Bobby Shmurda was dealt a massive blow in court today as his parole was denied. There is no word yet on why the New York rapper was denied parole, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but TMZ reported that he went before a parole board last week when he learned his fate. This means that Shmurda will have... »
Beenie Man is not in police custody despite recent reporting. Legendary dancehall deejay Beenie Man is now enduring one of the greatest emotional sufferings one can bear, the death of his mother, Lileth Sewel. It is believed that Sewell, who is also affectionately called ‘Mama Lilieth, succumbed to the effects of a stroke that she suffered sometime last year. As if that wasn’t enough, there are no... »
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced that Carnival in Jamaica organisers will forego its annual road march and related activities until April 11, 2021. In a news release late Friday evening, Bartlett expressed: “As the country enters the community transmission phase of the COVID-19 virus, we strongly believe it is in the best interest of our people, to forego hosting our annual carnival ... »
