DJ Kool Herc along with several hip hop legends marked the 48th anniversary of the founding of hip hop. August 11th, 2020, marks the birthday of one of the few genres known and celebrated across the globe. On this day in 1973, Hip-Hop was born. It would go on to influence and create an entire culture and a different way of thinking that resonated with fans from around the world. Hip-Hop began as a... »
As reported by the Jamaica Observer, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves of Caribbean island St Vincent was hospitalized today after he was struck in the head with a stone during a protest outside of the parliament located in Kingstown, the capital of the island. “His head is bleeding.. somebody just buss the prime minister head with a stone” shouts a TV reporter as he watched the chaos unfolds. The... »
“Racial profiling is real”, says Spice after she posted a video on her Instagram account showing an altercation between her and some officers in the US. The video has fans of the Dancehall Queen wondering if the footage is a music video, to the extent of how real it gets. Spice can be seen in the video talking to one of the officers, telling him that she was not driving fast however the Policeman ... »
R&B singer Rihanna has now improved on her previous financial status, by now officially becoming a billionaire. The news was announced by Forbes who announced the entertainer’s riches to value approximately $1.7 billion. Rihanna is well known for her Fenty Beauty, and Savage X Fenty lines that have been doing quite well for her. In a breakdown, Forbes explained that $1.4 Billion of her wealth ... »
According to the JCF, a team is currently investigating the facts surrounding the matter of allegations that a young woman, 19 years old was trimmed by the police after she was taken into the station. The mother of the young female outlines that it was a fellow female who cut her daughter’s locks while she was in lockup. According to the young lady, she was on her way from school one day in a taxi... »
The actor who is popularly known as Mr. Handsome or Girlie, whose given name is Lacell Parnell is haunted still by his conviction for multiple sexual offences that took place in the USA in 2009. The 51-year-old was found guilty of sexual abuse, forcibly touching and aggravated harassment. He was unsuccessful when he appealed the conviction. Lacell who was later deported to Jamaica is now saying he... »
After over 10 years away from the United Kingdom, Beenie Man has made his return and maintains that he was never prohibited from entering the country, despite years of speculations. The “Girls Dem Sugar” artiste arrived on British soil almost two weeks ago and is set to touch the stage later this month. In an interview with Zeze Mills, Beenie Man, born Moses Davis, cleared the air of the prolonged... »
Recently, there has been an upward trend in active Covid-19 cases, which many are referring to as a new wave in the spread of the virus. As a counteractive strategy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has again implemented measures that he thinks will effectively slow the sudden boost in the outbreak. He recently announced at a press conference, where he spoke about the upwards trend, that it’s now bec... »
Tony Matterhorn could lose his firearm license following a seizure of his gun by Jamaica’s Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA). The decades-long feud between veteran sound system selector Tony Matterhorn and dancehall legend Bounty Killer has escalated once again. The disc jockey, who is also a dancehall artist, is being investigated by Jamaica’s Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) after branding a ... »
Vybz Kartel’s former manager, Rohan Butler, is speaking out for the first time in 15 years. Over the past two decades, Vybz Kartel has managed to cement himself as one of the greatest acts in dancehall music. His rise rivaled the likes of Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Shabba Ranks, among others, as the most influential and commercially successful acts. His rise to fame has been a combination of trial... »
The artiste shared on Thursday night that he had recently gotten baptized as he begins his spiritual path. Da’Ville was among the biggest artists in the 2000- 2010 decade for his hits like “Always on my mind,” “This time I promise,” “In Heaven,” and “All My Life” with Marcia Griffiths. He has been absent on the scene for a while now, but the artiste has been making strides in his personal life, as... »
Digital expert flown in from the UK proved that evidence was tampered with and fake phone messages could cause the case of Vybz Kartel to be thrown out when it’s taken to the Privy Council in London, in a high stakes appeal. The attorney believes the Privy Council will conclude that the case cannot stand, justice will prevail and Vybz Kartel and his co-accused will be free by next year. In an excl... »
The newest known high achiever coming out of Jamaica is Brandon Gurrell who has just graduated from Kettering University, in Michigan and is giving thanks for the opportunities he got that placed him where he now is. The young man’s adventure started at Campion College where he explained to the Jamaica Star that initially brought the story, that he was just an average student, as most students at ... »
D’Angel is opening up about dating post-divorce from Beenie Man. D’Angel’s love life has been an open book for most of her adult life. She has dated on both sides of the divide, leaving Bounty Killer for Beenie Man, whom she would later marry, have kids with, then divorce. Bounty and Beenie have since mended their fences and put their bitter rivalry behind them. Sadly, D’Angel and her ... »
Shenseea’s career got a major boost as she is now being managed by the man who manages The Weeknd and Doja Cat. The dancehall singer, who has been managed by Romeich Major since the start of her career, introduced her new manager, Wassim “Sal” Slaiby on Monday. “#ShenYengz allow me to introduce my new manager @salxo 😃 I’m Happy to have one with such dynamic character ... »
Dancehall artist Squash is at the center of an alleged fake luxury watch scandal. The luxurious Richard Mille is a must-have for opulent celebrities. Squash was attempting to place a foot in that club when he posted pictures on Instagram sporting a gold Richard Mille, only to be held back by allegations that the deluxe watch is, in fact, a fake. “Nuh affi seh 40 words 39 good #forever6ixxx” he cap... »
On Wednesday, the highest court in Philadelphia overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction after an agreement with a previous prosecutor was found and it prevented him from being charged in the case. The famous comedian had already served more than two years of a three-to-10-year sentence in a state prison close to Philadelphia. Bill Cosby was released today Wednesday, June 30th from prison. A... »
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, and her daughter enjoyed a trip to Jamaica as even as the family recently settled the wrongful death suit with the helicopter company that crashed and caused the death of Bryant t and daughter Gianna. The family has kept a low profile since the death of Kobe Bryant last year as they grieve and move forward. However, it seems that their family getaway to Jamaica... »
The Uber App that was already being used in many places around the Globe was finally launched in Jamaica, and the owners mentioned how happy they were to contribute to Jamaica’s post COVID recovery. Uber reported that the launch gives visitors and residents in Kingston and St Catherine an accessible alternative to getting around, while some individuals will earn extra money. Guardian Insurance wil... »
Vybz Kartel scored a small legal win in his ongoing appeal case to overturn his 2014 murder conviction. One of the state’s most potent pieces of evidence used to convict Dancehall veteran Vybz Kartel, a Blackberry smartphone, is being reexamined. According to reports in the Jamaica Gleaner, the infamous cellular phone, which it was claimed contained irrefutable evidence in the form of text and voi... »
Shaggy says Jamaica’s reputation as a homophobic country led to him being barred from a television network album promotion of one of his projects with British musician Sting. Speaking on a Sound Chat Radio interview that explored the link between dancehall music and criminality on the island, Shaggy said the TV network had a problem with him because of the misconceived notion of Jamaica The “It Wa... »
Dancehall artiste Rygin King has left the island to seek treatment in the United States for the bad spinal injuries he received last year from being shot. The entertainer was attacked in June of 2020 with his entourage by gunmen in the district of Struie, Westmoreland where he was shot three times. A woman who worked in customer service was unfortunately killed on the scene by the criminals. Rygin... »
Today marks a new chapter in Dancehall artiste Jahmiel’s life, as he made the bold decision to give his life over to God. The ceremony was shown live and included an introduction from a female elder in the church, as well as a very thought-provoking sermon from the pastor. The woman of God who introduced the pastor spoke of the bold manner in which Jahmiel made his decision, to put a foot forward ... »
Beenie Man calls out double standard of Jamaican government after Mocha Fest and Rick’s Cafe scandal party scandal. Jamaicans are outraged by what they perceive to be a double standard in the entertainment industry after pictures and videos of the recent Mocha Fest Party Series emerged on social media on Thursday, May 27. Of course, the public is sharing their rage on social media, as Jamaicans ha... »
Sean Paul and Konshens are among the star-studded lineup for Fast 9 soundtrack. Fast and Furious 9 is expected to hit theatres on June 25, and dancehall and reggae fans should be in for a treat when they hear the voices of Sean Paul and Konshens who are both included on the movie’s soundtrack. Universal Studio’s F9: The Fast Saga is expected to bring the same high energy, seat gripping, popcorn sp... »
