Tommy Lee Sparta seeks to distance himself from alleged involvement in gang activities amid rumors circulating across social media. The dancehall deejay’s management team sent a statement to Urban Islandz on Friday (October 13), denying he has any ties to gang violence. We’re told that the Montego Bay native is trying to turn a new page in his life since his release from prison, and these pesky ru... »
Christian Minister and converted dancehall artiste Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has gone viral again as she went off on her Sunday sermon at women who choose to have plastic surgery. Fans of her usual target Spice are in turn calling her out over the statement. Some fans also questioned if she is also subbing Jada Kingdom. Minister Hall is known for being unfiltered even as an artiste,... »
Mr. Vegas says Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Clevie should’ve all received Jamaica’s “Order of Distinction” over Wayne Marshall Mr Vegas is leading the charge as he calls out the Jamaican government for awarding Wayne Marshall a national award on Heroes Day while other more ‘deserving’ artists have been overlooked. Wayne Marshall and Tarrus Riley were awarded the Order of ... »
Jamaica is set to officially celebrate Hip Hop turning 50 years old, and one of the founders of the genre, DJ Kool Herc, is bringing it home with a concert planned for December. According to a release, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell are set to host a concert in their birth country to celebrate 50 iconic years of hip-hop being in existence, and some of the biggest names in the industry ... »
Following a video circulating of him showing massive weight loss, dancehall artiste Future Fambo has denied rumours that he is on drugs and revealed that he has diabetes. Before his career in dancehall, Fambo, born Warren Williams, worked as a dancer to make a living. He would later find success as a deejay and become popular for songs such as Drunken Dance and Rum and Red Bull featuring Beenie Ma... »
Dancehall artiste Khago says that Blak Ryno was wrong to accept his mentor Vybz Kartel beating him up, and he called out a fan who seemed to celebrate the former Gaza artiste’s bad treatment. During his usual YouTube par with his fan base called the “Khagonians,” the “Tun Up Di Ting” artiste had much to say after a fan claimed that Ryno deserved to be mistreated by Kartel. The event referenced by ... »
Jamaican-American legend Diana King has revealed that they’ve taken the important decision to remove their breasts in an update shared with fans on Saturday on IG. In a video shared on their social media platform, the “Shy Guy” singer revealed that they are reveling in their decision taken months ago to remove their breasts. According to the artiste, they have no regrets as they shared the post-su... »
Bounty Killer is ready to ‘do road’ as he prepares to tour and promote his latest joint release project, Time Bomb EP with Baby Cham, and it seems that the artiste is heading to the UK as he reveals that he was recently granted his UK visa. On Instagram, the artiste shared an update that he has been granted the entry document that sees him able to travel to the United Kingdom, which includes count... »
Dancehall artiste Jahshii’s brother was shot and killed in an early morning attack in the Grants Pen community in Kingston. Sources confirmed that on Saturday (September 23, 2023) that David ‘Mosiah’ Clarke, 29, known in the community as Nutsy son and the brother of top-flight dancehall artist Jahshii, was killed at his home in Grants Pen by unknown gunmen. We’re told that armed men entered ... »
Drama unfolded at Tanesha Johnson’s home as police entered then proceeded to search the rooms and seemingly accused her son(s). The incident was captured on camera, shared on social media and is now being examined by the public. “There’s a scammer here,” said one person in the background of the video, a law enforcer followed up by stating, “we have information that strange men are here,” to Tanesh... »
Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas has taken his social commentary to another level as he places his attention on I-Octane, whom he accused of being a “devil” and one of the worst people in the dancehall industry while detailing claims that the artiste tried to set him up. Mr. Vegas has gone from his beef with Bounty Killer and Dexta Daps to commenting on the Denyque and Popcaan beef. As a veteran in the ... »
On Sunday, dancehall artiste Alkaline pulled off yet another successful staging of his New Rules Festival in New York City. But the event was not without controversy, with Cassava Piece native Mavado noticeably giving Flippa Moggela the cold shoulder during his performance. Mavado provided audiences with an energetic performance of his numerous hits while on stage at the Mount Vernon Memorial Stad... »
Popcaan escapes a second attempt at his life according to newly release voice notes from gang members Popcaan has been the subject of discussion among some folks with knowledge of the criminal underworld in Jamaica over an alleged hit being placed on the dancehall artist. Its reported in 2021 that allegations surfaced online, claiming that Vybz Kartel ordered a hit on his former protege. The alleg... »
Safaree Samuels shout-out Sean Kingston for giving him a place to stay when he went broke. The Love and Hip Hop star was one of Sean Kingston’s guest performers at last weekend’s Chris Brown and Friends show at the National Stadium in Kingston. Among the other guest acts during the “Beautiful Girl” singer’s set was Tommy Lee Sparta, who put on a stellar performance in front of a sold-out crowd. On... »
Beenie Man is celebrating his 50th birthday with the help of his peers and fans in dancehall. The Doc is perhaps the most legendary name in the history of dancehall and is widely acclaimed as the King of the genre. The “Girl Dem Sugar” deejay has four decades in music under his belt after getting his first taste of stardom as a child prodigy. Beenie Man, whose real name is Moses Davis, celebrated ... »
As the tropical weather season progresses, meteorologists and weather enthusiasts monitor the skies for any signs of disturbances that could potentially develop into cyclones. Off the coast of Africa, a series of disturbances have captured the attention of weather experts, with some showing the potential to evolve into cyclones over the next seven days. See the latest updated graph below: Another ... »
In a heartwarming and relieving video that surfaced online, dancehall veteran Tiger made a surprise appearance to assure fans and well-wishers that he was alright. The video shared widely across social media platforms, captured a candid moment where Tiger, known for his iconic contributions to the dancehall genre, reassured fans about his well-being. The video begins with the person behind the cam... »
Beenie Man is giving fans a free show while on a flight in the Bahamas ahead of his album release. The dancehall star is pulling out all the stops to promote his latest studio effort Simma. Beenie Man, who will be dropping his first full-length album in seven years this month, delivered an extempore performance on a commercial flight this week in the Caribbean. In the video that has gone viral on ... »
Spice has been having a hard time dealing with the medical diagnosis that she has another hernia, one which is bigger than the last one that nearly caused her to die. The singer broke the news to her two children, Nicholas and Nicholatoy, on the latest episode of Love and Hip Hop, and the news caused her son to break down in tears after learning his mother may need to have another life-saving surg... »
Mad Cobra surprised patrons with an emotional speech right before closing his performance. The Flex hitmaker performed after being released on bail after getting arrested in the United States on charges of possession of a weapon during a violent crime and the trafficking of cocaine. Instead of ending his set with a song, the deejay sought to clarify any misconceptions surrounding his legal battle.... »
DJ Kool Herc, who is widely regarded as the founding father of hip hop is being honored in his birth country, Jamaica, as part of the country’s Heroes Day Celebration 2023 Jamaican American Dj Kool Herc has been named as a recipient of the Order of Distinction, Commander Class, by the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica. The Order of Distinction is the sixth-highest national honor that i... »
With the summer holidays drawing to a close and a new school year rapidly approaching, Dancehall artiste Kranium visited Jamaica, hosting a back-to-school giveaway for the children in his native community. Before his prominence in dancehall with hits such as Nobody Has to Know and Gal Policy, Kranium was simply Kemar Donaldson, a young man with a budding passion for singing growing up in Montego B... »
The oldest son of Vybz Kartel, Likkle Vybz, was arrested by police officers during a stop and search of his Mercedez-Benz motor car over the holiday weekend. A video of the incident has gone viral showing Likkle Vybz, whose real name is Adidja Jaheim Palmer, being questioned by police officers in what appears to be Ocho Rios, St. Ann, where he resides with the rest of the Palmer family. One video ... »
Dancehall Artiste Vybz Kartel’s lawyer, Isat Buchanan, has added his voice to the ongoing controversy involving the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. There is major fallout between Jamaicans and the political electorate over a decision to amend the Jamaican Constitution to extend the term limit for the retirement of the DPP and that of the Auditor General. The holders of those of... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste Mad Cobra is reportedly facing 30 years in jail for cocaine trafficking in the United States. According to reports, the artiste might be facing a lengthy jail sentence if convicted of cocaine trafficking and illegal gun possession. Mad Cobra, whose real name is Ewart Everton Brown, is still being held at Florence County jail up to press time. The Florence County Sheriff’s... »
