Young Thug is making headlines this week again for his controversial Instagram captions. The Atlanta trap rapper posted a video of himself performing at a concert and was joined on stage by his new boss Birdman. “Me and my lover dripping!!!! Like always!!!. “@birdman5star f**k with me fool” Young Thug wrote in the caption for the video on Instagram Just last week Young Thug became a trendin... »
Vybz Kartel conspiracy case co-accused Andre “Pim Pim” Henry was dumped by his lawyer. Henry, Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, and Gaza Slim, real name Vanessa Saddler, are all charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice after an incident involving the deejay’s murder case. But now the case is being stalled after Andre Henry’s lawyer dropped him over unpaid fees. Kartel’s lawyer,... »
Eight months after the first case of chikungunya was detected in the region, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is warning CARICOM countries to be prepared for the full impact of the mosquito-borne virus. CARPHA Executive Director, Dr James Hospedales, told the Caribbean Media Corporation that almost all CARICOM countries have now reported cases of the virus. To date rhere are more tha... »
Mr Vegas is today mourning the loss of his mother, affectionately referred to as Mama Lucille. After suffering from a stroke early yesterday morning. She developed Pneumonia and was hospitalized in critical condition at the University Hospital of the West Indies, she however never recovered from the effects of the stroke and died last night. Mamma Lucille would have been 83 later this month. Mr Ve... »
Reggae/Dancehall artiste Tarrus Riley release the video for his soulful single “Burning Desire.” The video starts out with dancehall deejay Ding Dong introducing Tarrus Riley at a live performance. Tarrus Reliy performed with The Black Soil Band. watch video below: »
Suge Knight live to tell the tale of being shot several times except he will not cooperate with the cops. The former Death Row Records head was shot at least six times during an incident at a pre-VMAs at 1OAK nightclub. According to reports, Suge Knight was released from the Cedars-Sinai hospital on Thursday morning. RadarOnline also reported that Suge Knight was the intended target of the shootin... »
FERGUSON, United States — Members of the Ferguson Police Department wear body cameras during a rally in the town on the weekend. (PHOTO: AFP) WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Police in the US town of Ferguson, roiled by protests after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager, are now wearing body cameras in a bid to calm local anger, a news report said. More than 1,000 protesters again mar... »
Aidonia is making his European fans know that he will not be performing at an upcoming concert in Amsterdam. “Dancehall Sweets – 3 Year Anniversary” concert is slated for September 5 and Aidonia is on the roster. But the deejay released a video telling his fans that he will not be performing on the show due to some mendacious activities by the alleged organizers. “I wasn’t contracted for that even... »
Rihanna is the hottest pop star on the planet right now and she has two of the hottest guys in hip-hop desperate for her attention. Rihanna and Drake were recently spotted partying together at a club in NYC, prompting rumors that they have rekindled their romance. But a close source to the Bajan pop star told Urban Islandz that is not the case. Rihanna and Drake are still very much two single peop... »
Sean Paul has added another #1 to Enrique Iglesias’ Bailando chart catalogue The English version of the single currently holds the coveted position on the iTunes Latin music top 100 chart. Bailando has been topping charts across Europe and the Americas. To date the song has hit #1 on various charts in 35 countries Sean Paul is featured on the English version of the song which has gained populari... »
LANCASTER, California (AP) — A jury on Friday found a man guilty of murder after his pit bulls mauled a woman to death in a high desert town in California where residents said they carried rocks and guns for protection against packs of dogs. Alex Donald Jackson, 31, was convicted of second-degree murder and could get 24 years to life in prison at his sentencing scheduled for October 3. Jacks... »
Hot new rapper Bobby Shmurda could see his career short lived after being busted for a gun possession. According to TMZ, Shmurda, real name Ackquille Pollard, was arrested on June 3 in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn after cops say him brandishing a firearm at an apartment complex. Cops say he tried to hide the gun in a couch when they went to investigate the incident. He was arrested and later c... »
Tommy Lee has finally admit that it was his voice in that embarrassing voice note leaked online in May. In the audio clip obtained by Urban Islandz, Tommy Lee could be heard venting to a UIM producer about releasing his music. The “Psycho” deejay initially denied the legitimacy of the voice note but during a recent interview with Gibbo. Tommy Lee says it was him. “I was just venting around a membe... »
Beres Hammond celebrates his 59th birthday on Thursday August 28, 2014. The king of lovers rock was born in Annotto Bay, Jamaica in 1955. His career as a reggae singer began in the 1970s. But it was not until the 1990s that Hammond saw huge global success. Last year Beres Hammond was honored with the Order Of Jamaica for his “exceptional and dedicated contribution to the Jamaican music industry.” ... »
Comedy legend Joan Rivers is currently in critical condition in a New York City hospital. According to TMZ, Joan Rivers stopped breathing Thursday morning while undergoing a throat surgery at a clinic. Sources say she stopped breathing during the surgery on her vocal cords and was rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in New York. The 911 called told dispatchers that they have someone “in either cardiac ... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The sold out Jamaican Mafia movie premiere that was supposed to be held last night at the Sunrise Multiplex Cinemas, Valley Stream in New York never happened. Promoters Irie Jam, Thursday morning, are in a quandary about what actually caused the cancellation of the premiere. “We are deeply sorry for what transpired last night but the decision to cancel the event was... »
Soca stars Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons were in fine form on yesterday’s BET 106 & Park, dubbed 106 & Carnival Live. It was a carnival affair for the popular music countdown show. Dancehall stars Wayne Marshall, Elephant Man, Kranium, and QQ also appeared on the show. Watch the performance below. »
Young Jeezy finds himself in new legal troubles following an arrest yesterday. According to TMZ, the Atlanta rapper was taken behind bars after an assault rifle was found in his possession. Sources say cops recovered the high powered weapon during their investigation into the shooting death of a man at Wiz Khalifa’s concert on Friday in Mountain View, CA. During their investigation, Irvine PD sear... »
Rohan Marley is the only of Bob Marley sons that did not go into music. But Rohan recently made headlines when he decided to cut his dreadlocks off. During a recent marketing seminar while doing some promotion for his Marley Coffee business, Rohan Marley took the opportunity to explain why he cut his hair. Rohan says he did not want everyone to have a perceived perception of him the first time the... »
Jamaican authorities seized a large haul of cocaine hidden in a shipping container at Kingston Wharves during a routine search operation on Sunday. In a statement on Monday the Jamaican Constabulary Force says officers seized 267 pounds (121 kilograms) of packaged cocaine stuffed in black bags among a shipment of lumber. Authorities say the shipping container at originated in Suriname and was de... »
Ishawna and Foota Hype made headlines earlier this year after their split and now the two former couple is in the news again. Ishawna released a song last week titled “Restraining Order” where she called out the veteran sound system selector for being a pain in her rear since their split. Check out some lyrics excerpt: Da bwoy yah a crosses Low mi and cut yo losses If yuh nuh patter weh the cost i... »
JAMAICAN Mafia, the independent movie starring Paul Campbell, is scheduled to officially premiere in New York City on August 27. Orville Matherson, one of the film’s executive producers, did not disclose a location, but told the Jamaica Observer that expectations are high for the flick, which he says is “based on real-life incidents”. Filmed entirely in New York City last year, J... »
Los Angeles County detectives are reviewing security camera footage and seeking witnesses to a shooting at a packed nightclub that injured three people, including Death Row Records founder Marion “Suge” Knight. Sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Biddle said Monday that investigators believe as many as 20 people witnessed the gunfire early Sunday at 1OAK on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. But he says no po... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Campion College topped the local list of schools with a 100 per cent pass rate for both Mathematics and English A in the Caribbean Secondary (CSec) Examinations 2014. The Ministry of Education today released the pass rate for the subjects. According to the ministry, Montego Bay High School also copped a 100 per cent pass rate in English followed by Immaculate Conception High (I... »
The Trinidad & Tobago News Day has reported that reggae artiste Barrington Levy will be leading a stellar line-up of Jamaican artistes at “Reggae on the Beach”, at Pigeon Point Beach, in Tobago.Barrington has been joined by young star Romain Virgo and veteran artiste Everton Blender, known for singles such as “Blend Them”, “Blow Your Nose”, “Lift Up Your Head” and “Coming Harder”. Others Makin... »
