Lil Wayne is on his way out of Cash Money Records and his two biggest proteges with him. Nicki Minaj and Drake became a part of Cash Money/Young Money all because of Lil Wayne so naturally their loyalty will be with the “CoCo” rapper. Sources close to the label said that both Nicki Minaj and Drake spoke with Lil Wayne and let him know that they support him fully. “Nicki and Drizzy are with Wayne o... »
Beenie Man is stunting on badmind in his new music video “Badmind People.” In the video Beenie Man deejay about his riches and assets and doing it big in dancehall over the years. These days the dancehall icon is busy touring overseas and still dropping new music. Watch the video for Beenie Man song “Badmind People” below: »
Gully Bop and Sizzla Gully Bop popularity is still soaring making him now more popular than incarcerated dancehall star Vybz Kartel. From rags to fame in four weeks. That is the story of Gully Bop, also commonly known as Country Man, in dancehall circles. In November a video surfaced of an alleged madman freestyling. By the end of the month the video went viral online and by December Gully Bop was... »
Buju Banton legal bill is mounting after a US Court of Appeal dismiss the reggae singer’s application for a new trial. Last year lawyers representing the embattled Grammy-winning reggae star filed an application in the appeal court requesting a new trial on the grounds of juror misconduct. But on Thursday, three judges concluded that the US Appeals Court handed down a ruling that dismissed the cas... »
Birdman and Cash Money Records is $8 million in debt to Lil Wayne and the Young Money rapper is suing the label and his mentor for his money. Lil Wayne and Birdman have been locked in a bitter feud over the last few months with Weezy going on a public rant about wanting to leave the label and getting his album Tha Carter V released. SEE ALSO: Lil Wayne Diss Cash Money & Birdman On New Mixtape ... »
Prison walls can’t slow down Vybz Kartel. The incarcerated dancehall hitmaker is gearing up to drop his new album Vybz Kartel VIKING (Vybz Is King), due in March. Sources close to the former Portmore Empire boss said that TJ Records and Adidjaheim Records have teamed up for the album. “The album is coming and it will be big,” the source told us. “Expect some previously release and some brand new t... »
Gully Bop, aka Country Man, went from rags to fame in less than four weeks. I still remember that viral video of a homeless, toothless, and assumed madman freestyling like his life depends on it. But while Gully Bop is no madman, he only has two teeth. But two kind dental surgeons says that they are willing to change that for the deejay all for free. Bop recently missed the appointment with the tw... »
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Stevie J could be heading to prison over his whopping $1 million child support bill. Stevie is already down in history as one of the worst fathers ever after he stiffed his baby mother out of child support for several years amounting to over $1 million. According to TMZ, a grand jury indicted the producer and love and hip hop star and now he could be facing up to 2-ye... »
Claudia Gardner, Assignment Coordinator WESTERN BUREAU: Reggae recording artiste Queen Ifrica says politicians should pay keen attention to the criticisms of them made by artistes at events such as Rebel Salute, in order to enable them to better address the country’s social problems. Ifrica was speaking to The Star in an exclusive interview following her performance on Night Two of Rebel Sal... »
Dancehall artiste Gully Bop, shaken up in a motor vehicle accident, claimed that reckless driving by the other party led to the car crash on Thursday morning. “You blind, you out of order with your little out-dated car? You better ready to come fix back wi car. You better line up fi do that. Ah Gully Bop this ah talk, the international,” the dancehall sensation said in an interview with Loop News ... »
Chris Brown has had another close call during another club gig. On the weekend he was performing at the San Jose nightclub when gunshots rang out sending everyone into a panic. According to LA Times, Brown was performing at approximately 1:20 Am on Sunday morning. He was performing his hit single “Loyal” when suddenly shots rang out inside of the club sending everyone into a panic and Chris Brown ... »
Vybz Kartel is locked behind bars but his legacy lives on as the deejay’s popularity soars to new heights. The incarcerated deejay’s release his new music video for his single “One” produced by Good Good Productions. The clip starts out with an aerial view of a section of Kingston and ZJ Chrome in the background making an announcement. The clip then move to a reporter and a group of people protest... »
Vybz Kartel life in prison is getting interesting. Urban Islandz learned that there was a plot to murder the dancehall star in prison. Sources told Urban Islandz that an ancillary worker smuggled two bottles of a poisonous substance and two ratchet knives into the maximum security section of the prison where Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused are serving their life sentences. “I don’t have all t... »
BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer reporter DANCEHALL artiste Mavado has responded to a recent petition to have him deported from the United States. In an exclusive with the Jamaica Observer, Mavado — whose given name is David Brooks — said a former business associate is behind the scheme. “Is somebody that used to work with me. Me find out him no real and let him go, so a fi him way dis to get... »
Chris Brown found himself in a sticky situation after a Los Angeles judge revoked his probation following a recent shooting at a nightclub where he was being performed. The incident took place on Sunday morning at the Fiesta venue in San Jose, CA, while Chris Brown was on stage performing his hit single “Loyal.” Gunshots rang out at minutes after 1 AM sending everyone including Breezy in a panic. ... »
The key to success for any entertainer is reinvention and quality music. Although music taste is subjective, the common thread of quality will always succeed albeit be a commercial hit or not. That train of thoughts is what Future Fambo claims for the new year. Evolve and Rebirth! Since his entry in the musical scene, Future Fambo scored various hits such as the chart-topper Kung Fu and remained c... »
Gully Bop and Shauna Chin sat down with Winford Williams of OnStage for their first joint interview. The two love birds opened up about their controversial relationship, their engagements, pregnancy rumors, and the deejay’s fallout with Claims Records. “First of all I never join on to anybody so I can’t break off of anybody,”Gully Bop said about parting ways with Claims Records. “Let me tell you w... »
THERE is growing opposition via social media to a petition by a United States resident to have dancehall artiste Mavado deported from that country. Maryland resident Trudy A Miller, who posted the petition on the White House’s website ‘We The People’, stated that the entertainer is a non-residing felon living in the USA. However, supporters of the entertainer are firing back. ... »
Dancehall viral sensation Gully Bop is currently hospitalzed after doing a corrective surgery for hernia. Sources close to the “Dem Nuh Bad Like Me” deejay told Urban Islandz that he is in stable condition and doctors are closely monitoring him following a successful surgery. “Bop is good and to all the fans who are concerned I can assure you that he is doing okay,” the source told us. Gully Bop’s... »
Rihanna is moving on from Chris Brown and Drake and now she is rumored to be dating actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The Bajan pop star and the “Wolf of Wall Street” star were spotted in St. Barths last month on vacation where they also ring in the New Year together. “Leonardo and Rihanna are getting very close, and she just adores him,” sources told Dish Nation. “So much so that word among her friends is... »
Gully Bop and his fiancée Shauna Chin are expecting their first child together. The pair got engaged in December and now Urban Islandz is learning that Chin is pregnant with Gully Bop’s child. SEE ALSO: Gully Bop Son Cried While Defending Shauna Chin From Backlash Sources connected to the couple told us that they are both very happy about starting a family together. “People on the outside criticiz... »
Iconic deejay Sister Nancy’s single ‘Bam Bam’ has been featured on the soundtrack of controversial U.S movie ‘The Interview’, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco. The Sony-produced film was released online in December of 2014 to rave reviews after terrorists threatened to attack patrons at U.S. theatres because they felt the message conveyed by the film was insult... »
NEW YORK — Lovers rock singers Cocoa Tea, Sanchez and Richie Stephens are featured acts alongside American soul act Freddie Jackson, for ‘Ladies Ball’, scheduled for February 8 at the Resort World Casino ballroom in Queens, New York. Promoter Bobby Clarke told the OBSERVER ONLINE that the show, as its title suggests, is all about romance. “With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks aw... »
