Chronic Law Released From ICE Custody
Dancehall star Chronic Law has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after spending more than two months detained in the United States.
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Rygin King Lands In ICE Custody As New York Gun Case Drags On
Dancehall artist Rygin King, whose real name is Matthew Smith, has been taken into custody by U.S.
Sean Paul’s ‘Timeless Tour’ Draws Arena-Sized Crowds Across Europe
Sean Paul is still filling large European venues in 2026, a reminder that more than two decades into his career, he remains one of Dancehall’s strongest live draws outside the Caribbean.
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Vybz Kartel Over U.S. Shows, O-1B Visa
A New York Supreme Court judge on Tuesday (March 3) dismissed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Vybz Kartel and a promoter over the Dancehall star’s U.S.
Blu Cantrell, Sean Paul’s ‘Breathe’ Certified Triple Platinum In UK
Blu Cantrell’s 2003 hit Breathe featuring Sean Paul has been certified 3x Platinum in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry.
Inner Circle’s ‘Bad Boys’ Certified Platinum In The U.S.
Inner Circle’s iconic song Bad Boys is now certified platinum in the United States, marking one million units sold thirty-nine years after its initial release.
Moliy Responds After Shaggy Claimed She Blocked His And Sean Paul’s Songs On ‘Shake It To The Max’ Beat
Shaggy has claimed Moliy, the Ghanaian-American artist behind Shake It To The Max (Fly), blocked clearance for songs that he and Sean Paul had recorded on the beat — but Moliy appeared to push back by pointing to a Sean Paul-assisted remix that is already out.
Buju Banton’s Son Says He Almost Turned Gay, But ‘Boom Bye Bye’ And Faith Pulled Him Back
Buju Banton’s son Jahazeil Myrie has said he ‘almost turned gay,’ but that faith and his father’s 1992 song Boom Bye Bye dragged him back toward church.
Second US Gold Certification For Moliy, Shenseea And Skillibeng Via ‘Shake It To The Max’ Remix
Ghanaian singer Moliy and producer Silent Addy’s “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” remix with Jamaican artists Shenseea and Skillibeng was certified Gold in the U.S.
How Independent Artists Can Get Their Music On Streaming Platforms
You made the track. You obsessed over the mix. You played it for three friends, your group chat, and maybe your dog.
Mavado Returns To ‘Gully Side’ For New ‘WYFL’ Entry
Mavado has returned to the ‘Gully Side’ for Bad & BBC Rich, his first song of 2026 and the latest cut on the WYFL riddim, the fast-moving Dancehall juggling produced by DJ Mac and CrashDummy.
Popcaan Given Traditional Chief Title In Ghana’s Central Region
Dancehall star Popcaan has been conferred a traditional title in Ghana, where he is now being addressed as ‘Nana Okofo Akro Kese’ after a ceremony held during his latest visit to the West African country.
Rebelution’s ‘Lazy Afternoon’ Certified Gold In The US
Lazy Afternoon, a 2009 single from the California-based Reggae/rock band Rebelution, is now certified Gold in the United States.
Govana, Ruppi Turn Juggling Riddim Into A Short Film On ‘The Bobby Lane Project’: Watch
Govana has teamed up with director-producer Rogen “Ruppi” Walker and his creative label The Now or Never Club to release The Bobby Lane Project: Season 1, a short film paired with a juggling compilation built around a single storyline.
Skip Marley Reimagines Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’ For New Adidas Collection
Skip Marley has released a Salaam Remi-produced cover of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ One Love.
Sharon Marley Announces Debut Album ‘Firebird’
Three-time Grammy Award winner Sharon Marley will release her debut solo album, Firebird, on March 20, 2026, according to a release.
Protoje Announces 7th Studio Album ‘The Art Of Acceptance’
Protoje will release his seventh studio album, The Art of Acceptance, on April 17, 2026, through In.Digg.Nation
Ziggy Marley Announces 9th Solo Album ‘Brightside’
Nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer Ziggy Marley is set to release his ninth solo studio album, Brightside, later this year.
Keznamdi Says Vybz Kartel Personally Congratulated Him On Grammy Win
The vibes between recent Grammy Award winner Keznamdi and Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel remain nothing but respectful, despite the firestorm ignited by MC Nuffy earlier this week.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Setlist May Include Songs Accused Of Infringing Jamaican ‘Dem Bow’ Riddim
When Bad Bunny performs at the Super Bowl LX halftime show this Sunday, there’s high probability that his setlist will include tracks named in a massive lawsuit filed by the Jamaican company Steely & Clevie Productions.