FOLA, Davido, Wizkid, Omah Lay Lead 2026 Headies Award Nominations
The biggest surprise coming out of the 2026 Headies nominations is not who made the list, but how high a…
Mystery Deepens Over Reports Canadian Rapper Yung Drilla Was Killed in Jamaica – Police say there is no record of the alleged villa shooting despite death reports sweeping across Canadian media
Reports that Canadian underground rapper Yung Drilla was shot dead inside a Jamaican villa have been thrown into doubt after…
Social Media Mourns Tik Tokker ‘Happy Wife’ After Cancer Battle
The infectious laughter that made Nordia “Happy Wife” Bryan a beloved presence on Jamaican social media has fallen silent. Bryan,…
How Did Bob Marley Die? The Full Story of His Illness
Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 36. The cause was metastatic acral…
Mr Eazi and Dre Skull Enlist Dancehall Legend Cham for ‘Remember That’
The most telling detail about "Remember That" is not who is on it, but what it sounds like. The new…
Rastafari: Beliefs, History and Its Bond With Reggae
Rastafari beliefs sit at the intersection of African identity, biblical prophecy, and radical resistance to colonial power. Far more than…
Is Vybz Kartel Free? Vybz Kartel After Prison: Everything That’s Happened Since
Yes, Vybz Kartel is free. The question "is Vybz Kartel free" has dominated dancehall conversations since July 31, 2024, when…
Lil Durk Trial: Defense Says Rapper Unfairly Cast as ‘Big Fish’
The most striking moment from Lil Durk's opening day in federal court had nothing to do with the shooting itself.…
How Many Children Did Bob Marley Have? All 12, Listed and Profiled
Bob Marley's children are one of the most remarkable family dynasties in music history. The short answer to the question…
MASICKA’S ‘FOREVER REIGN’ DEBUTS AT NO. 4 ON BILLBOARD REGGAE ALBUMS CHART
Sold-Out Barclays Center Debut Headline Arena Show and Chart Success Mark a Defining Career Moment for the Jamaican Dancehall Star…
Mr. Vegas Claims Another Number One with ‘Do You Know’
Mr. Vegas isn't being shy about this one. The dancehall veteran took to Twitter to announce that "Do You Know"…
BigXthaPlug Arrested in Texas on DUI and Illegal Firearm Charges
The most telling detail from BigXthaPlug's latest arrest might not be the charges themselves, but what he did right after.…
Shenseea Called Out Both Masicka and Skillibeng as Her “Husband and Baby Father” and the Internet Ran With It
Leave it to Shenseea to drop one line on Instagram and send the whole dancehall internet into a spiral. While Masicka and Skillibeng are locked in a lyrical feud that…
Lil Durk’s Defense Points to OTF Vonnie as Mastermind in Alleged Murder Plot
The most striking moment in Lil Durk's federal trial so far had nothing to do with the rapper himself taking the stand. ]His defense attorney, Marissa Goldberg, walked jurors through…
Ziggy Marley Performs ‘Racism Is A Killa’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Ziggy Marley brought his band to the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" stage to perform "Racism Is A Killa," a track that opens with one of the more quietly cutting metaphors you'll…
Ayra Starr’s ‘Heaven Baby’ Is Already Doing the Work, Now It Needs the Labels to Catch Up
Ten days in, and "Heaven Baby" has already done things that most crossover singles take months to pull off. Ayra Starr's ZAYN-assisted duet from her third album Starrgirl, dropped August…
Burna Boy Extends Record With Fifth No. 1 on Afrobeats Power Ranking
The number that stands out most here is not five, it is the gap. Burna Boy has just claimed his fifth No. 1 on the Afrobeats Power Ranking for July…
The Game Says He’s Known Who Killed Tupac for 15 Years, Calls Keefe D Arrest a Scapegoat Move
The Game is not surprised by the arrest of Duane "Keefe D" Davis in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, and he is not convinced it means justice…
The Marley Family Tree: Every Child of Bob Marley
The Marley family tree is one of the most sprawling and musically consequential in the history of popular music. Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine…
The Game Says Kendrick Lamar and Black Sam Won’t Answer His Calls
The Game is making headlines not just for his new album but for a public grievance he aired at his own release party, claiming that Kendrick Lamar and Black Sam,…
Spotify Launches ‘Carnival Sounds Live’ For 60th Notting Hill Carnival Starring Koffee, Shenseea & V’ghn
Ahead of the landmark 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, Spotify has officially launched its inaugural Carnival Sounds Live series. The content comes as part of the streaming platform's ongoing…
Vanessa Bling Has A Setlist Problem: Which Era of Her Music will Make The Cut for Sophisticated this weekend?
Vanessa Bling has the kind of catalogue that can make building a live set difficult. More than 15 years into her career, she has music tied to several different chapters,…
LaToya Malcolm’s Legacy Lives On Through Scholarship – Loved ones celebrate former beauty queen and actress as two $100,000 awards are announced in her honour
LaToya Malcolm’s light will continue to shine—not only through the memories of those who loved her, but in the dreams of young Jamaicans who display the same courage and resilience…
D’Yani Turns Life’s Lessons Into ‘LLAP’ – Reggae-dancehall singer launches deeply personal album with a stirring message of hope, gratitude and prosperity
Reggae star D’Yani is not merely releasing music—he is issuing a soulful reminder to slow down, count life’s blessings and savour the journey. The reggae and dancehall recording artiste unveiled…
