Vybz Kartel case is still lingering in the Jamaican court system with a corrupt juror on trial for bribery. There was high drama in court on Tuesday when the case got underway in the Home Circuit Court as the female juror who served as the forewoman during the high-profile murder charge was accused of fondling a court worker. During cross-examination, while giving her testimony, attorney Valerie N... »
Reggae icon George Nooks found himself behind bars on Saturday after he was arrested for cocaine possession. Nooks, 56, was arrested on Saturday night at approximately 9 PM after police officers conducting an operation in his community of Widcombe Heights, Kingston 6. Police reported that he was acting suspicious before they conducted a search and found cocaine in a bag he was carrying. According ... »
Tension between Masicka and Aidonia camp is at a all-time high right now with the Genahsyde deejay and his manager Corey Todd sending a direct threat to the 4thGenna leader. Last week Masicka released a gritty new diss track “Squeeze” aimed at Aidonia which added more fuel to the fire between the two sides known for hardcore gangster dancehall music. Aidonia also released an unconfirm... »
Reggae/dancehall legend Barrington Levy shared his thoughts on the massive success of Alkaline inside the dancehall space. Levy who is a icon in the genre, has only one advice to give the young dancehall star and that is to stop using auto-tune. In a recent interview with Anthony Miller on ER, Levy says that he is not trying to diminish Alkaline’s career but auto-tune is an issue. “I like his vibe... »
Popcaan is stronger now even though someone inside his own family is trying to get him down. The Unruly Boss hinted on his Instagram page that a member of his family is hating on him and or working behind his back to undermine his career. “It’s really scary when your own family see things on the internet and would believe things ppl say and not you,” Popcaan wrote. While he didn’t give any details... »
Alkaline has issued an apology to his fans in the UK following the cancellation of his concert earlier this week. The Vendetta leader was scheduled to perform at a sold out-show at the O2 Brixton Academy, but organizers were forced to pull the plug on the show after the deejay’s fans get rowdy. Moments before the start of the event, a large crowd gathered outside. Some fans broke through a securit... »
While there is still no proof that Vybz Kartelwas recording music in prison, almost every dancehall fans think that he was and by doing so he was doing it illegally. Jamaica’s Minister of National Security, Robert Montague, revealed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday that artists behind bars can no longer record music illegally. Corrections Commissioner Ina Hunter also revealed last mont... »
Alkaline fans in the UK are demanding that the artist perform following a canceled show at the O2 Academy in Brixton. The Vendetta deejay was inside the venue when a large crowd gathered outside to see him perform. Another video clip shows some folks bursting through security before making their way inside. One person was injuried in the melee forcing organizers to cancel the show citing public sa... »
KONSHENS is finally opening up about the untimely death of his brother Delus who committed suicide last year. The Subkonshus deejay received some negative criticisms after Delus’ death with some fans blaming him for not supporting his brother’s career. Konshens revealed during a recent interview with Winford Williams that Delus was dealing with a severe case of depression for several years before ... »
Mr. Vegas says that Vybz Kartel is literally living in hell and the vast majority of his fans are complete fools for following him. The dancehall deejay turn gospel singer sat down for an interview on ER last week where he spoke about Vybz Kartel’s incarceration being equivalent to him being in hell. “Well you have to understand that Vybz Kartel is a major force within our society, and a lot of pe... »
Vybz Kartel became the first dancehall artist to be featured on the TV show “Before They Were Famous.” Host Michael McCrudden did a feature on the incarcerated dancehall star’s rise to stardom from his childhood days to becoming a household name both in Jamaican and in the global dancehall space.The show revealed some small details about the artist that most of his fans wouldn’t know, for example,... »
Vybz Kartel is reportedly planning to get married and baptize in prison. A letter hit our desk over the weekend that was allegedly written by Vybz Kartel where he confirmed that he has turned his life over to his lord and savior Jesus Christ. I said allegedly because we still can’t confirm if the dancehall deejay himself wrote the letter. Our sources inside the Gaza wouldn’t confirm or deny if the... »
Alkaline is shaping up to be a major player in the local dancehall music scene and Kingston mayor Delroy Williams recognized that. The Vendetta deejay’s recent New Rules concert at the National Stadium car park was a huge success with some 20,000 fans converging on the venue for the deejay’s first live performance in Jamaica in three years. The Kingston mayor confirmed via Twitter that he met with... »
Bobby Shmurda was sentenced to four years in prison for having a shank but let’s be clear, this doesn’t mean that he will be serving more time on his existing sentence. The “Hot Ni**a” rapper took a plea deal in the case and received a lesser sentence than he would have. Smart move by him and his legal team given that he is already serving seven years. Bobby Shmurda appeared in court on Friday mor... »
Blak Ryno tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Mel aka Sewell who is also a recording artist. Sources told DHH that the pair have been dating for a few years and only recently decided to get married. As for Ryno, aka Di Stinga, he has been quiet on the dancehall scene for a while, but sources are now telling us that he is getting ready to make a grand entrance back into the dancehall space. ... »
Mavado’s son is currently hospitalized after being stabbed during a cellphone robbery. Multiple sources confirmed with Dancehall HipHop on Saturday that the teenage son, whose name is Dantay Brooks, of the dancehall icon is currently hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed in the neck during a robbery incident at Limelight in Half-Way Tree. Sources say that a group of guys attac... »
Reggae and dancehall artiste Teflon has been on a crusade calling for the music to be cleaned up. The artiste has released a single titled ‘Legacy’ in which he tackles the problems facing the music and the industry at large. “It’s time for us to take a stand to nurture the music. We have to stand on our feet and defend the music because a lot of persons benefit from music i... »
Jay Z and Beyonce are looking to buy the Spelling Mansion in Los Angeles fro a reported $150 million. For the past few years the Carters have been eyeing a move to the West Coast and have been house hunting in the Los Angeles area. The latest property they are looking at is a mega mansion dubbed the Spelling Manor, build by the late television producer Aaron Spelling and his wife. The 57,000 squar... »
There is no evidence that Vybz Krtel is recording music in prison, at least that is what the head of the Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter confirms. Vybz Kartel has been under intense scrutiny over the last few weeks over allegations that he is recording music in prison. The debate received new attention when politician Lisa Hanna publicly stated that she want Vybz Kartel music to be banned ... »
Reggae music has lost another legend. Singer Edi Fitzroy has died at the age of 62. Details surrounding his untimely death are still sketchy, but we’re told that he passed away on Saturday while getting treatment for an illness at the May Pen Hospital. He was recently hospitalized three times before his passing, sources told us. Edi Fitzroy was born in Chapelton, in Clarendon and was an accountant... »
A High Court judge has temporarily lifted a stop order against popular entertainer Tommy Lee. Justice Vivienne Harris has also granted an order that will allow the entertainer to apply for a Jamaican passport. Tommy Lee, whose real name is Leroy Russell, is among four persons who were scheduled to go on trial in the Home Circuit Court today on charges related to the lottery scam. The entertainer ... »
The Ministry of National Security has outlined measures to strengthen security within the island’s correctional institutions, stamping out the smuggling of cell phones and other contraband. At the same time, the ministry has moved to clarify the conditions under which music is recorded by inmates in maximum security facilities. “We have to respect the public’s concerns, protect our citizens and se... »
Beenie Man has weighed in on Alkaline’s recent legal troubles with law enforcement saying that he thinks the Vendetta deejay disrespected police officers. Speaking with Winford Williams on OnStage, Beenie Man opened up about a number of topics including his recent performance on Jamrock Cruise and his ending of a feud with the Marley brothers. When asked about Alkaline getting detained for... »
Dancehall star Kalado is currently recovering from minor injuries he sustained in a car accident yesterday. A rep for the “Personally” deejay told Dancehall HipHop that his injuries are minor but he is shaken as a result of the crash and is currently at home recovering. The accident took place on Red Hills Road in Kingston on Monday. Kalado swerve to avoid running into the back of a car traveling ... »
The Broadcasting Commission has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kisa Hanna and Vybz Kartel. Social media is still in an uproar after the beauty queen turn politician called for a ban on Vybz Kartel’s music from public airwaves including radio and TV simply because he was convicted of murder. Dancehall fans are pushing back against her statement and now the agency responsible for airwaves... »
