Dancehall artist Deva Bratt is on the run in the United States after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Bratt, who has been based in Florida for the last few years, has his legal troubles grew deeper when he missed a court date earlier this month. A judge immediately issued a warrant for his arrest but cops have been unable to find him ever since. Deva Bratt, born Sheldon Smith, was to appear in... »
Tommy Lee Sparta is preparing legal documents to settle his deportation case with the Dominican Government out of court. Last year February, the dancehall artist was detained upon arrival in the Caribbean island for a concert. He was deported the following day after Dominican authorities says posed a security risk to that country. Tommy Lee’s attorney, Bert Samuels, says that his client was held i... »
Most dads spent Father’s Day receiving hand-crafted gifts, hugs, kisses and lots of praise from their daughters and sons. However, one Jamaican celebrity dad wasn’t as lucky, as he spent Father’s Day staunchly defending himself. Popular Jamaican deejay, Mavado, used Instagram on Father’s Day to say why he is a “good” dad. Mavado’s comments came on the heels of his former girlfriend’s comment on so... »
Hip-hop music mogul Diddy was arrested Monday on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, where his son is on the football team. Diddy, 45, whose real name is Sean Combs, was arrested at UCLA’s Acosta Athletic Training Complex on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon shortly after 12:30 p.m., according to a statement from campus police. The deadly weapon was a kett... »
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Jamaican reggae artiste Chronixx fueled a debate on race and religion on social media Thursday when he appeared to suggest that blacks are lost in their pursuit of justice. “Will the white God save you from white man oppression?” Chronixx wrote on Instagram, quoting a line from Sizzla’s popular song No White God. “We looking for justice in the wrong places, from the wrong p... »
Jodi-Ann Gray, the former KOOL FM personality who survived a vicious gun attack while pregnant, says she will be deleting her social media account because of hate messages she has received. Gray was shot three times – once in the face and twice in the shoulder – in April 2012 as she attempted to enter her Portmore, St Catherine home. She was seven-month pregnant at the time of the atta... »
Dancehall artiste Potential Kidd has denied police reports that he is involved in the ongoing violence in the west Kingston area. “I am not influencing any violence in Trench Town, the police themselves say is a misunderstand g. I went to the police station on Wednesday night, and I was questioned and released, I am not involved in any shootings, or any criminal activities. I am not a crimin... »
Dancehall artist, Bounty Killer, was a bit rattled a few months ago when there was some speculation that his girlfriend, Sukii, was actually pregnant for another man. These allegations got a bit more sensitive after the popular comedian, Shebada, who is thought to be gay, hinted on an On Stage interview with Winford Williams that he had gotten an entertainer’s girlfriend pregnant. Bounty Killer ha... »
Beenie Man is facing more visa woes that could potentially derailed his planned US Tour for this summer. The dancehall hitmaker also missed out on his highly anticipated performance at this year’s Best Of The Best concert. “I want to apologise to the fans, it was a situation beyond my control and the promoter’s control,” Beenie Man said. A rep for the deejay told us that he was denied a work permi... »
Daps has seen his popularity in dancehall soar over the last year things to this single, as well as, others. The catchy single was produced by Troyton Music and featured on the Intoxxicated Riddim, while the video was directed by Robin Chin. Peep the video below: https://youtu.be/o-yLMK3rcow »
International recording artiste Beenie Man has denied that he is having any visa issues, ending weeks of speculation since he missed a major show in the United States. He told ZIP FM during an interview recently that he missed the annual ‘Best of the Best’ concert because his passport was in the US Embassy at the time of the show. “My passport was in the US Embassy at the time of... »
ick Ross was taken into custody after cops pulled over the Maybach Music Group boss in Fayette County, GA on Wednesday afternoon. WSBTV Atlanta reported that cops smell Marijuana inside Rozay’s Bentley after he was pulled over for having tints that were too dark. SEE ALSO: Rick Ross, Meek Mill Involved In Nightclub Brawl In NYC Cops found a total of five blunts after searching the vehicle. The Mia... »
Vanessa Bling, former known as Gaza Slim, is back on the dancehall scene and is off the market because the dancehall diva is engaged. Speaking with Winford Williams on OnStage last week, Vanessa Bling cleared up some recent rumors that she and I-Octane are dating and also opened up about her engagement and some new music coming out. “I got a lot of comments on Instagram, Facebook, my bookings beca... »
Brooklyn based dancehall star DJ Norie was hit in his face with a cable box during an altercation with his wife. Both DJ Norie and his wife, Yadira, were arrested at their New York apartment last week following a domestic dispute. Sources say the argument started over allegations of cheating. TMZ reported that she accused him of cheating before a heated argument ensued. Things quickly turned viole... »
Who knew that rock legend Mick Jagger listens to dancehall music. The Rolling Stone music icon says that Vybz Kartel and Jay Z are his two favorite rappers. During a sit down Q&A on Twitter recently, Jagger was asked who are his all-time favorite rappers. My favourite rappers… Vybz Carlin (Vybz Kartel), I like him, and I guess Jay-Z,” the rock star said while explaining that it is difficult to... »
American recording artiste Jennifer Hudson is the confirmed headliner for the final night of Reggae Sumfest 2015, Saturday July 18th at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay. Johnny Gourzong Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, producers of the event, made the announcement in a press release. “We are extremely happy to have been able to confirm Jennifer Hudson as the hea... »
All the major international and regional acts for the 19th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival have now been released. The latest high profile performer to be announced for the June 25-27th event is US Pop singer Ciara. She joins US R&B/Pop artistes Trey Songz and Jason Derulo on the festival lineup. The Observer has learned that one of the acts will perform on Friday and not on the Saturday as ex... »
The entertainment industry has been rocked again by news that a well-known dancehall producer, known in underground circles as ‘Rado’ and who operates the Armzhouse Records label, was nabbed in the United States by police and is being held without bail. Rado, whose real name is Everton Minott, was wanted on several charges in Jamaica. Loop Jamaica understands that the music producer was arrested i... »
The page, which has in excess of 500 thousand followers, had been strewn with images and links to pornographic photos and stories. In an interview on ZipFM today, the Warrior Love singer explained that her team has been working tediously with Facebook to rectify the issue. “On that page I have 519,000 people following from across the world. Somebody is very unhappy; dem ah go hard. We have been wo... »
Rihanna might be off the market again and no it’s not Chris Brown, Drake or Leonardo DiCaprio. The “American Oxygen” singer is dating Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Rihanna and the French soccer star were spotted partying together at a popular night spot in New York City last night before grabbing breakfast at 5 AM at Coppella. Sources close to the Bajan pop beauty told us that they have been ... »
Paul McCartney says he has given up ganja after many years of indulgence and now prefers wine or “a nice margarita.” The former Beatle told the Daily Mirror he doesn’t want to set a bad example for his children and grandchildren by using marijuana. He said Saturday his decision is “a parent thing.” He says “the last time I smoked was a long time ago.” McCartney had been a long-time marijuana user ... »
The Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida has issued a warrant for the arrest of beleaguered Jamaican entertainer Deva Bratt. Deva Bratt, who was scheduled to answer to charges of driving without a valid licence yesterday, June 1, did not appear in court. The whereabouts of the dancehall artiste, whose given name is Sheldon Owen Smith, are unknown as efforts made contact the dee... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica- A team of Trinidadian court marshals and law enforcement personnel detained reggae artiste Anthony B on Sunday morning, just minutes after he performed at the Hasley Crawford training grounds in Port of Spain. Anthony B was escorted to court immediately to answer charges of absconding a debt of US$6,000. He was represented in the Hall of Justice by attorney Fitzgerald Hinds, app... »
Young Thug road manager Jimmy Carlton Winfrey is a major suspect in the Lil Wayne tour bus shooting in Atlanta last month. Atlanta police arrested Winfrey on Friday and charged him with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal gang activity, according to TMZ. This is not shocking given the very public feud between Lil Wayne and Young Thug. Winfrey a... »
