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Beenie Man vs. PM Holness: Flag Remarks Spark Debate Over Entertainers’ Right to Criticise
Andrew Holness may have aimed his words at one dancehall veteran, but his line about entertainers waving the Jamaican flag…
Judge Pauses Nicki Minaj’s $275K Jingle Ball Lawsuit as Her Lawyers Seek to Withdraw
Nicki Minaj's own legal team says it can't keep working with her. In a filing that has now frozen a…
Trump Calls Nicki Minaj for White House Press Secretary a “Good Idea”
Donald Trump has weighed in on the idea of Nicki Minaj taking over the White House podium, and he didn't…
‘SNL’ Parodies Nicki Minaj in Halloween Cold Open After Her Trump Rally Appearance
Saturday Night Live gave Nicki Minaj a new job on Halloween night, and it wasn't one she applied for. In…
Dancehall artiste Lynx Unruly accuses Byron Messia of copying ‘Dat Bad’, seeks credit or compensation
Dancehall artiste Lynx Unruly is demanding recognition and threatening to pursue a copyright complaint over claims that Byron Messia borrowed…
Malie Donn’s ‘Van Cleef’ Trilogy Takes Over Jamaica’s Apple Music Chart
Malie Donn’s toughest competition on Jamaica’s Apple Music chart is himself. The dancehall artist has claimed the top three spots…
Mystic Marley Explores Love’s Contradictions on New Single ‘In Love’
Mystic Marley did not set out to write a tidy love song. Her new single, In Love, sits in the…
Dexta Daps Drops ‘Cross Pon Nozzle’
Dexta Daps is quoting scripture over a loaded barrel. His new single "Cross Pon Nozzle" opens with the line "Put…
Prosecutors Drop Felony Charge Against Rick Ross in Miami Beach Domestic Violence Case
The most serious charge hanging over Rick Ross is gone, but his legal fight in Miami Beach is far from over. Prosecutors filed paperwork Thursday dropping a felony count of…
Wizkid’s KSh 2 Million VIP Package for Planned Nairobi Concert Divides Kenyan Fans
Two million Kenyan shillings. That is the price of the top VIP package for Wizkid's planned Nairobi concert, and it has turned a ticket announcement into one of the loudest…
Woman Charged With Aggravated Stalking After Allegedly Visiting Eminem’s Michigan Home Despite No-Contact Order
Eminem's security team didn't wait around when an uninvited visitor turned up at his Michigan home. They called police, and the woman at the door is now facing an aggravated…
Romain Virgo Releases ‘My Woman & I’ Single and Music Video
"The wait is finally over!" That's how Romain Virgo announced his latest release, and it suggests he's been holding onto this one for a while. The Jamaican singer confirmed on…
Junior Reid Rounds Up His Catalogue on New ‘Classic Hits’ Album
"This is not a secret to keep ina your mind." That's how Junior Reid chose to announce his new Classic Hits album on Instagram, a rallying call to his fans…
Morgan Heritage Joins UB40 for Country Reggae Experience in San Diego
Morgan Heritage is bringing something called "The Country Reggae Experience" to San Diego, and they're doing it on a bill with UB40. The band announced the show on X with…
Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Certified 16x Platinum in the UK
Forty-two years after it first hit shelves, Bob Marley's Legend is still moving the equivalent of 300,000 copies a year in Britain. The British Phonographic Industry confirmed on Friday, October…
Davido Gets Down on One Knee for Chioma in Romantic ‘Already Falling’ Video
Davido and Chioma are already married, and he still went down on one knee. The Afrobeats star proposes to his wife all over again in the newly released video for…
