Alkaline is shaping up to be a major player in the local dancehall music scene and Kingston mayor Delroy Williams recognized that. The Vendetta deejay’s recent New Rules concert at the National Stadium car park was a huge success with some 20,000 fans converging on the venue for the deejay’s first live performance in Jamaica in three years. The Kingston mayor confirmed via Twitter that he met with... »
Bobby Shmurda was sentenced to four years in prison for having a shank but let’s be clear, this doesn’t mean that he will be serving more time on his existing sentence. The “Hot Ni**a” rapper took a plea deal in the case and received a lesser sentence than he would have. Smart move by him and his legal team given that he is already serving seven years. Bobby Shmurda appeared in court on Friday mor... »
Blak Ryno tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Mel aka Sewell who is also a recording artist. Sources told DHH that the pair have been dating for a few years and only recently decided to get married. As for Ryno, aka Di Stinga, he has been quiet on the dancehall scene for a while, but sources are now telling us that he is getting ready to make a grand entrance back into the dancehall space. ... »
Mavado’s son is currently hospitalized after being stabbed during a cellphone robbery. Multiple sources confirmed with Dancehall HipHop on Saturday that the teenage son, whose name is Dantay Brooks, of the dancehall icon is currently hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed in the neck during a robbery incident at Limelight in Half-Way Tree. Sources say that a group of guys attac... »
Reggae and dancehall artiste Teflon has been on a crusade calling for the music to be cleaned up. The artiste has released a single titled ‘Legacy’ in which he tackles the problems facing the music and the industry at large. “It’s time for us to take a stand to nurture the music. We have to stand on our feet and defend the music because a lot of persons benefit from music i... »
Jay Z and Beyonce are looking to buy the Spelling Mansion in Los Angeles fro a reported $150 million. For the past few years the Carters have been eyeing a move to the West Coast and have been house hunting in the Los Angeles area. The latest property they are looking at is a mega mansion dubbed the Spelling Manor, build by the late television producer Aaron Spelling and his wife. The 57,000 squar... »
There is no evidence that Vybz Krtel is recording music in prison, at least that is what the head of the Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter confirms. Vybz Kartel has been under intense scrutiny over the last few weeks over allegations that he is recording music in prison. The debate received new attention when politician Lisa Hanna publicly stated that she want Vybz Kartel music to be banned ... »
Reggae music has lost another legend. Singer Edi Fitzroy has died at the age of 62. Details surrounding his untimely death are still sketchy, but we’re told that he passed away on Saturday while getting treatment for an illness at the May Pen Hospital. He was recently hospitalized three times before his passing, sources told us. Edi Fitzroy was born in Chapelton, in Clarendon and was an accountant... »
Kingston – The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has on Friday dismissed a consular officer at the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica for granting five (5) visas in a day , press secretary reports Micheal Smith, who is said to have worked as a consular officer for three years at the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica has beened fired for going beyond hs daily visa issuance quota. The report, however d... »
A High Court judge has temporarily lifted a stop order against popular entertainer Tommy Lee. Justice Vivienne Harris has also granted an order that will allow the entertainer to apply for a Jamaican passport. Tommy Lee, whose real name is Leroy Russell, is among four persons who were scheduled to go on trial in the Home Circuit Court today on charges related to the lottery scam. The entertainer ... »
The Ministry of National Security has outlined measures to strengthen security within the island’s correctional institutions, stamping out the smuggling of cell phones and other contraband. At the same time, the ministry has moved to clarify the conditions under which music is recorded by inmates in maximum security facilities. “We have to respect the public’s concerns, protect our citizens and se... »
Beenie Man has weighed in on Alkaline’s recent legal troubles with law enforcement saying that he thinks the Vendetta deejay disrespected police officers. Speaking with Winford Williams on OnStage, Beenie Man opened up about a number of topics including his recent performance on Jamrock Cruise and his ending of a feud with the Marley brothers. When asked about Alkaline getting detained for... »
Dancehall star Kalado is currently recovering from minor injuries he sustained in a car accident yesterday. A rep for the “Personally” deejay told Dancehall HipHop that his injuries are minor but he is shaken as a result of the crash and is currently at home recovering. The accident took place on Red Hills Road in Kingston on Monday. Kalado swerve to avoid running into the back of a car traveling ... »
The Broadcasting Commission has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Kisa Hanna and Vybz Kartel. Social media is still in an uproar after the beauty queen turn politician called for a ban on Vybz Kartel’s music from public airwaves including radio and TV simply because he was convicted of murder. Dancehall fans are pushing back against her statement and now the agency responsible for airwaves... »
Drake brought out his unruly friend from yard Popcaan at his Amsterdam “Boy Meets World” Tour on Sunday night. The Hotskull deejay made a surprised appearances on Drake’s final performance in Amsterdam performing his hit singles “Ravin,” “Party Shot,” and “Only Man She Want.” Some sixteen thousand fans crammed inside the Ziggo Dome to see Drake and his guests in action. Drizzy also posted a photo ... »
Vybz Kartel versus Lisa Hanna is like the usual beef between dancehall and politicians. Over the years, politicians have been known to lambast dancehall entertainers and vice versa. Reggae/dancehall artists have all sing anti-politics lyrics. But this new feud takes things to a whole new level with Vybz Kartel fans threatening beauty queen turns politician Lisa Hanna, prompting police officers to ... »
Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Culture, Lisa Hanna, believes Vybz Kartel’s music should be banned from public airwaves, as he’s a convicted murderer. Ms. Hanna disclosed her view in an interview last evening on Nationwide @5, responding to a question from Cliff Hughes. Vybz Kartel, who’s real name is Adijah Palmer, is serving a life sentence in prison for murder. Ms. Hanna is also concerned ... »
Dancehall fans are very protective of the culture and the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness found that out this week. During a political meeting at the Rusea’s High School in Lucea, Hanover, last weekend, Holness says that daggering in dancehall is not only unacceptable but is to blame for violence on the island. “The guys who are doing this daggering dance, they are creative, but, they nee... »
Are dancehall artists funding crime in Jamaica? Some senior cops think so. This would not be the first time the law enforcement officials are placing the high crime rate on the island at the feet of dancehall musicians, but this time it’s different. Back in the day, artists use to blame for crimes due to their hardcore and often gritty lyrics promoting violence and aggression. But now artists are ... »
An American who fled US justice to Jamaica some 16 years ago, has been captured by the Jamaican police. Keemit Hand, wanted by prosecutors in Atlanta for narcotics trafficking, was captured on Wednesday by members of C-TOC in St Andrew. Reports indicated that he had changed his identity to that of ‘David Richards’. He has since been charged with breaches of the Immigration Act, and is scheduled to... »
The Trump administration considered a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press. Staffers in the Department of Homeland Security said the proposal had been discussed as recently as last Friday. The 11-page document calls for t... »
Dancehall legend Beenie Man and Christopher Martin’s collaborative single “Me and You” is now available for streaming on iTunes. The Doc also premiered the music video for the track on Tuesday. The track is featured on the dancehall icon’s new album “Unstoppable”, released on September 16 last year, but is now available as a single in time for Valentine’s Day. “The message speaks to th... »
Reggae star Anthony Cruz is in mourning on Valentine’s Day after his baby mama and daughter were murdered at their Florida home. News of the gruesome act broke on Monday with a police standoff in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A 32-year-old man, Kevin Nelson, had barricaded himself inside a home that was surrounded by police. At that time he had already shot and killed 15-year-old Shanice Smith and her ... »
Aidonia is giving back to his community in a big way by building a free public computer lab for kids who do not have access to the internet and computers. The project is currently being undertaken by the 4th Genna deejay’s One Voice Foundation, a charitable organization that he launched in 2014. Under his foundation, Aidonia has also given full scholarships to some students from his alma mater Max... »
