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Shenseea Says ‘Bob Marley Bigger Than Michael Jackson’ Igniting Debate

Shenseea Says ‘Bob Marley Bigger Than Michael Jackson’ Igniting Debate

Shenseea ignited a heated debate after tweeting “Bob Marley is bigger than Michael Jackson.” The dancehall singjay knows how to stir the pot and get her fans going, and she’s done it again with the controversial comparison of who is the bigger artist in the form of Bob Marley or Michael Jackson. Shenseea made the statement on Twitter on Thursday, which has now gone viral. The statement saw many Am... »

Reggae Singer Freddie McGregor Recuperating After Suffering A Stroke

Reggae Singer Freddie McGregor Recuperating After Suffering A Stroke

Veteran reggae artiste Freddie McGregor is reportedly at home recuperating after recently suffering a stroke in the United States. Reports state that McGregor, CEO of the Big Ship record label, was hospitalised in a Florida hospital after he suffered a stroke on Monday but has since been released. According to the Jamaica Observer, guitarist/film and television composer Mark Leggett confirmed that... »

DANCEHALL: Spice Assured Fans She Is Doing Okay: “Jesus Never Fails Me”

DANCEHALL: Spice Assured Fans She Is Doing Okay: “Jesus Never Fails Me”

Spice says she is on the mend following her recent health scare in the Dominican Republic. The Queen of Dancehall popped up on Instagram on Thursday to let her fans know that she is doing okay. Spice’s latest post comes three weeks after her first post last month, reacting to mounting concerns surrounding her health after rumors that she was placed in a medically induced coma following a plastic s... »

Jamaica’s New Banknotes To Arrive By First Week In December 2022

Jamaica’s New Banknotes To Arrive By First Week In December 2022

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke declared that the new banknotes for Jamaica are scheduled to arrive on the island by the first week of December. This is along with the commenced distribution of the $2000 bill that will feature the images of some of the country’s former Prime Ministers, Michael Manley and Edward Seaga. On Tuesday, Dr. Clarke noted that the ATMs (automated teller machines) are in ... »

Beenie Man Recuperating from Minor Injury After Motorcycle Crash – WATCH VIDEOS

Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is reportedly recuperating after suffering a minor injury when a taxi crashed into the motorcycle he was riding on Monday. Reports state that the 50-year-old deejay was speaking with someone in the corporate area when a taxi came around the corner and collided with his bike. Beenie Man was taken to the hospital for treatment, and subsequent medical tests revealed that ... »

Spice Reportedly Returns to The United States – Watch Video

Spice Reportedly Returns to The United States – Watch Video

Spice is reportedly back in the United States and was privately flown in by air ambulance from the Dominican Republic after undergoing surgery to correct a punctured intestine. It’s said that the Queen of Dancehall landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and while she was not looking her best, she was walking. Spice was rumoured to be in a coma earlier this month following an alleged plastic surgery t... »

Shenseea’s Son Father Speak On Backlash For Following London On Da Track’s Baby Mother

Shenseea’s Son Father Speak On Backlash For Following London On Da Track’s Baby Mother

The father of Shenseen’s son, Rob, is speaking up after London on Da Track’s baby mother, Eboni Ivory, alleged that the Alpha singer’s son may have an inappropriate encounter with her daughter. Eboni has not been forthcoming on what has occurred, and she has not reported the matter to the police but instead has continued to blast Shenseea and London On Da Track online, causing speculation ab... »

Vybz Kartel Shares Another Photo From Behind Bars, Says “The Comet is Coming” – See Photo

Vybz Kartel Shares Another Photo From Behind Bars, Says “The Comet is Coming” – See Photo

Vybz Kartel has dropped a new photo on his Instagram account, in a white pair of Air Force 1 as he poses in black pants and shirt. The dancehall star, who has been incarcerated for over 11 years, has shared another picture of himself, showing fans his current, fashionable appearance behind bars. The deejay is seemingly either counting down the days of his forthcoming The Appellant EP or his final ... »

Dancehall Star Teejay Named Ambassador For Youths for Excellence

Dancehall Star Teejay Named Ambassador For Youths for Excellence

Dancehall artiste Teejay is volunteering his time and efforts to a private non-profit organization as an ambassador that will work with inner-city youth. On Friday, the non-profit shared news about the collaboration noting that Teejay’s life experiences and his impact as an artist will come together to be a powerful tool to help young people. Teejay, whose real name is Timoy Jones, hails from Glen... »

25YO Girl Who Died during a Weekend in Mexico with Friends, Video of Fight Surfaces – Watch Video

25YO Girl Who Died during a Weekend in Mexico with Friends, Video of Fight Surfaces – Watch Video

A family from North Carolina, United States, is seeking answers concerning the mysterious death of their daughter, who never returned home from a weekend with friends in Mexico. Bernard Robinson and his wife Salamondra are mourning the death of their daughter Shanquella, who left Charlotte on October 28 with a group of friends to visit Cabo, Mexico. Her friends later returned home from the trip, b... »

Shenseea Drops $250K On Blacked Out Lamborghini Urus

Shenseea Drops $250K On Blacked Out Lamborghini Urus

Shenseea will be heading to her next club gig in a fully blacked out Lamborghini Urus. There is no doubt that Shenseea is one of the hardest working Jamaican artists, whether male or female. Her success locally and then internationally is no surprise because she has been on her grind since scoring her breakout hit “Lodi” with Vybz Kartel in 2016. Needless to say, she has come a long way and is now... »

Polyamorous Relationship – All Living Together In Montego Bay – They Explain How It Started And How It Works – WATCH VIDEOS

Polyamorous Relationship – All Living Together In Montego Bay – They Explain How It Started And How It Works – WATCH VIDEOS

A Montego Bay resident is living a life many men dream of; a life with two girlfriends living happily under one roof as they all share each other as a throuple. Ryan Martin became a man with two lovers after his girlfriend, Chanelle Codner, suggested that they add a second woman to their relationship. Martin and Codner were together for two years, and when the notion was presented, Martin knew he ... »

Vybz Kartel Gets Death Threats and Harassment From Prison Guards: Exclusive

Vybz Kartel Gets Death Threats and Harassment From Prison Guards: Exclusive

Urban Islandz Exclusive: A spokesman for Vybz Kartel is alleging that the artist’s life could be in danger as a prison warden has threatened to kill the artist. On Sunday, the spokesman, who asked to remain anonymous, said that the family of the deejay fears for his life and have now called on his lawyer to reach out to Tower Street prison officials about the latest allegation. Attorney-at-law Isa... »

Mother Of Beenie Man’s Son Moses Davis Jr. Dead At 59

Mother Of Beenie Man’s Son Moses Davis Jr. Dead At 59

One of Beenie Man’s baby mothers has sadly passed away. On Sunday, Moses Davis Jr. shared that his mother, Janet Dunphy, had recently passed away in an emotional post on Instagram. “Never would I ever imagine making this post until years from now, but life doesn’t always go the way you want. Mommy, my heartbeat, my soul, my queen, my everything. You left us on October 23 2022 and ever since then m... »

Jamaica’s Richest Woman? Trisha Bailey Shares Her Journey from Walking Barefoot to Acquiring Hundreds of Millions – Watch Interview

Jamaica’s Richest Woman? Trisha Bailey Shares Her Journey from Walking Barefoot to Acquiring Hundreds of Millions – Watch Interview

Jamaican-born entrepreneur Trisha Bailey has worn many hats along her journey to becoming a self-made millionaire. She has owned a recruiting business, worked as a stockbroker, and sold medical equipment before diving into the international real estate market. Bailey made her first million at age 35 and now has an estimated net worth of US$650–$700 million. Speaking with Anthony Miller on TVJ’s En... »

Dancehall Artiste Spice Speak On Her Health Reveals She Had Damaged Hernia, Sepsis

Dancehall Artiste Spice Speak On Her Health Reveals She Had Damaged Hernia, Sepsis

Spice is finally addressing her Smurf fan base almost a week since rumors surfaced that she had experienced post-surgery complications. A popular Instagram page that tracks celebrities who get plastic surgery claimed that the “Go Down Deh” singer had been in the Dominican Republic for a round 2BBL, but she suffered complications, and her health was deteriorating as she was in a coma. Other persons... »

Spice Awake and Talking Following Health Scare, Love & Hip Hop Friends Flying To DR

Spice Awake and Talking Following Health Scare, Love & Hip Hop Friends Flying To DR

Dancehall artiste Spice is said to be recovering and is now “alert and awake” after reports that she had suffered a heart attack in the Dominican Republic. On Saturday afternoon, the Observer said that a family member confirmed that the “So Mi Like It” artist is recovering slowly. “Everyone sounded positive, no one sounded nervous or worried. They said she has been up and awake,” the Observer quot... »

Dancehall Star Demarco Says He Is Done With Music Promoting Violence

Dancehall Star Demarco Says He Is Done With Music Promoting Violence

Demarco is done with gun songs. At least one veteran dancehall artist intends to heed the call of the government when it comes to violent gun lyrics. Well known for his often gritty lyrics, Demarco has revealed that he supports the Broadcasting Commission’s call for artists to stop focusing on gunman tunes. Last month, in October, the commission banned all scamming, Molly, and gun music from the a... »

Dutch court continues Jah Cure’s incarceration, trial likely for 2023

Dutch court continues Jah Cure’s incarceration, trial likely for 2023

Authorities in the Netherlands confirmed to Loop News on Wednesday that, following a pro-forma hearing a day earlier, a judge ruled to keep Jah Cure in detention. As a result of the ruling, Jah Cure, whose real name is Siccature Alock, will continue serving a six-year sentence in the Netherlands for attempted manslaughter. Unhappy that the court did not find Jah Cure guilty of attempted murder and... »

Dancehall Artist Squash Implicated In Florida Double Murder, Producer Charged

Dancehall Artist Squash Implicated In Florida Double Murder, Producer Charged

Weeks after denying that he was connected to a gang war in Lauderhill, Florida, Squash and the Montego Bay-originated G-City Gang have been implicated in a double murder in the sunshine state. A man named Jahreme ‘J Man’ Shelton, who is said to be a producer for Squash, appeared in court on Tuesday to answer two counts of first-degree murder charges. ‘J Man’ appeared in court unrepresented. Browar... »

Spice Team Denies She Is In Coma Following Plastic Surgery Complication Rumors

Spice Team Denies She Is In Coma Following Plastic Surgery Complication Rumors

Spice is not in a coma despite reports online, her reps said. The dancehall artist’s booking agent denies that she is in a coma or has suffered medical complications in the Dominican Republic. Concerning rumors surfaced on Wednesday that the “So Mi Like It” artist was battling for her life after having plastic surgery. A popular Instagram page on Wednesday claimed that Spice had traveled to the Do... »

Squash’s Producer J Man Arrested and Charged for Double Murder in Florida

Squash’s Producer J Man Arrested and Charged for Double Murder in Florida

Following reports that Jamaican citizens were involved in a shooting in Lauderhill, Florida, that left two dead, it has now been reported that J Man, producer for dancehall artiste Squash, has been arrested in relation to the crime. On October 19, police responded to the scene of a violent shooting in the Blueberry Hill Condos in Lauderhill. Two men were discovered dead in the residential complex’... »

Shaneil Muir Talks Quitting Dancehall “I Rather Be Rich In Christ” – Watch Interview

Shaneil Muir Talks Quitting Dancehall “I Rather Be Rich In Christ” – Watch Interview

While Shaneil Muir was on her ‘A’ game in Dancehall, she decided to close her Dancehall chapter to live a Christian life. The Top Gyal artiste, who is among the most prominent female artistes in the dancehall genre, announced her departure from the genre a week ago after accusing her manager of mishandling her finances, which left the internet buzzing. Appearing on Winford William’s Onstage, she e... »

Shaggy Invites Jamaican Artists To Learn From His Mistakes: “Anybody Can Come”

Shaggy Invites Jamaican Artists To Learn From His Mistakes: “Anybody Can Come”

Shaggy is constantly dropping gems and sharing his knowledge with younger artists. In a sit down with Anthony Miller on ER, the artist shares that it took him years to learn the business of dancehall before he was able to see his career bloom financially. According to Shaggy, after networking with artists like Sting and traveling with others, he came to understand and see music and the kind of mon... »

Bob Marley’s Grandson Signs Deal With Univeral Canada & Drops New Music

Bob Marley’s Grandson Signs Deal With Univeral Canada & Drops New Music

King Cruff, whose real name is Solomon Marley-Spence, is focused on his rap career as he signs a major record label deal and has released his first song. Solomon, who is the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley recently signed a major label deal with Universal Music Canada. The UK rapper, whose stage name is King Cruff, has also released his first single under Universal called “Samurai Chop.” King... »

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