Reggae artist Protoje made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, where he performed his track “Hills” from his Grammy-nominated album Third Time’s The Charm. The reggae artist shared photos of himself from the Radio City Music Hall, where he performed. “This one is for Jamaican music. Reggae is forever,” he wrote on Instagram. In a separate post, he wrote, “From the Hills of Ir... »
By Devi Seitaram Prince Harry is a huge fan of Shenseea music. Prince Harry has revealed that he is a ShenYeng as he disclosed in his tell-all book that the Jamaican artist’s music helped him through some of his darker days while fighting to extricate himself from the monarchy. The Duke of Sussex has released his book Spare, and he is not sparing any detail as he gets real and raw about his life,... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tenesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is not here for the recent allegations by gossip blogger Shelly-Ann Curran who alleges that Popcaan and Shorty had a history. Curran had a masked guest on her show on Friday night who claimed to have all the tea on dancehall artist Popcaan. The woman wearing red and black with a scandal bag on her head and a plastic mask on her... »
Aidonia and Kimberly Megan paid their final respects as their son Khalif Hitana Kruz Lawrence was laid to rest on Saturday. Khalif, 9, passed away last month after a battle with cancer. His parents have been out of the public eye as they mourn his death and were only seen recently over the Christmas holidays as his father worked at a New Year’s Day party. On Friday, Bounty Killer attended the wake... »
Jamaica indeed is one of the smallest countries in the world, but somehow it still manages to make headlines around the globe. As part of its Deadliest Roads series, Free Documentary, which has over four million subscribers on its Youtube channel, features the tropical island. It is no secret that Jamaica has some of the deadliest roads in the world. In the past year, 488 people were killed on the... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is again reacting to him posting several new photos of his fiancee Sidem Ozturk who appears to have moved into his house. While there have been talks that Vybz Kartel has kicked his baby mother out his house, he seemingly confirmed the rumors recently when he shared several photos of his fiancee chilling outside his crib with a ton of poli... »
Jo Mersa Marley’s cause of death has been revealed as tributes poured in for the late reggae star. Urban Islandz broke the story on Tuesday that the son of Stephen Marley and grandson of the late reggae legend Bob Marley passed away after being found unresponsive on Boxing Day in his car in Florida. While the reggae community struggles to deal with his untimely death at the age of 31, sources are ... »
Dancehall artistes Shaggy and Teejay and the president of the Solid Agency, Sharon Burke, brought a dose of Christmas cheer to the patients at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, gifting them early Christmas presents. Though his name might be embroiled in recent controversies, Shaggy has been staying busy as usual and on Friday made his annual visit to the Bustamante Hospital. The local philanth... »
As a part of his Love Damini tour, Burna Boy came to Jamaica to host a concert at the national stadium on Sunday, December 18, 2022, and Popcaan took the stage for a performance that included a surprise. Taking the stage singing his song Inviolable, the Unruly Boss was dressed in simple black slacks, sneakers, and a loose shirt, with his hair sticking out in twists. He engaged the crowd in his per... »
Members of the Jew Pen Lighthouse Pentecostal Church are in disbelief following the death of a male who is said to be the pastor of the church during a baptismal ceremony on Sunday, December 18. The victim was confirmed as 65-year-old Feddie Willis of St. Catherine’s Jew Pen. Willis was reportedly about to perform a baptism on a church member in the church pool area when he collapsed in the water,... »
Mavado has expressed his disappointment in the Jamaican government amid his court case against former attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado. The dancehall veteran voiced his opinions on his ongoing court trial in the wake of a Jamaica Observer report, which stated that Messado’s lawyer said, “Mavado should keep it civil.” Messado, who will be on trial on March 1, 2023, to answer allegations of defraudi... »
Lisa Hyper has confirmed that she and Dexta Daps are in a relationship and that he was the father of her late son. In several posts on Instagram, Hyper has gone to great lengths to ensure that the public knows that they are in a relationship. On Sunday night, she shared what looked like a tattoo of Dexta Daps’ name. The tattoo, which is located on her shoulders by the collar bone, has in cursive, ... »
As winter encroaches on the United States, tourists flock to the Caribbean. American rappers Cardi B and Offset jetted away from the harsh weather for a mini vacation to Jamaica and celebrated Offset’s birthday. Cardi B and Offset tied the knot in a private ceremony at their home in 2017 and have two children, Kulture Kiari Cephus and Wave Set Cephus. Cardi B recently shared the family’s Christmas... »
The embattled juror, Livingston Cain, who is accused of offering to bribe another juror with half a million dollars to free Vybz Kartel, has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice. On Tuesday afternoon, Parish judge Maxine Ellis ruled that Livingston Cain was guilty of the charge, which said he offered the jury foreman money in Kartel’s 2014 trial to influence other jurors to return... »
Prime Minister John Briceño says an estimated five million dollars (One Belize dollar=US$0.49 cents) will be required to stage a national referendum on the legislation of marijuana later this year. While he described the funds needed as a “pittance” in comparison to the country’s move to defend its territorial borders with Guatemala, Prime Minister Briceño told reporters “we are trying to hold dow... »
Lawmakers in the Cayman Islands have voted to hold a referendum on whether to decriminalise small amounts of marijuana and create a national lottery following a decades-long debate. The government expects to hold the referendum next year following Wednesday’s vote, but it hasn’t set a date yet nor discussed what would constitute “small amounts.” If approved, the Cayman Isla... »
Dancehall entertainer Mr Vegas is basking in success after becoming the proud holder of a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology and a minor in hospitality management from Florida International University (FIU). The entertainer, whose given name is Clifford Smith, shared on Friday that he graduated with a 3.9 grade point average (GPA). In an Instagram post, in which he shared a photogra... »
Shanique Singh was awarded the title of Miss Jamaica World 2022 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Sunday, December 4. Shanique Singh – 2022 Miss Jamaica World Singh is a 25-year-old medical student at the University of the West Indies (UWI) who wore the crown of ‘Miss Howard Johnson Realty‘. She has succeeded the former Miss Jamaica World 2021, Khalia Hall, and will be representing the c... »
Sizzla Kalonji shocked fans on Thursday morning as he shared several videos online ripping up and burning plaques he received from collaborator DJ Khaled. While the reggae/dancehall legend has not directly stated the reason for his outburst of anger at the American whom he was once close to, he revealed in videos that he was insulted by the producer. On Thursday morning, Sizzla Kalonji moved with ... »
Aidonia’s nine-year-old son, King Khalif, has passed away. The couple has not confirmed the news about their son’s death, but friends and family members have reacted as they share condolences. Aidonia, whose real name is Sheldon Aitana Ricardo Lawrence, is married to Kimberly MEGAN. The couple got married in 2016 when Khalif was two years old. There are unconfirmed reports that the little bo... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
