Macka Diamond Mum After OnlyFans Leak, Insider Says Its Time For Her To Retire
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond has, for the moment, chosen to remain silent after racy videos from her Only Fans account were leaked online.
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Mr. Vegas, VP Records Fail To Settle Copyright Lawsuit Over Several Of His Hit Songs
On Monday, Mr. Vegas and VP Records told a New York court that they were unable to hash out a settlement in a lawsuit filed against the label over copyright infringement and breach of contract, among other things.
Senator Crawford Calls Guyanese Gov’t Ban On Skeng “Ridiculous”
Former Opposition Spokesman on Culture and Entertainment, Damion Crawford, is being rebuked by Jamaicans, after reports by Nationwide Radio that he described as ‘ridiculous’ the decision taken by the Guyanese government to ban artiste, Skeng, from performing at public events in the country.
Spice Honored By NYC Council Caucus
The Queen of Dancehall Spice continues to reign after being the first Jamaican to be honored by the New York City Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus and the Power and Music Committee on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
Chronixx Offers Thoughts On What Drives Dancehall Forward
Jamaican superstar Chronixx says Dancehall is all about finding the next “baddest” thing, even if that means moving on from what may have worked before.
Twins Of Twins’ Tulox Says Grange Is The Only Politician In Jamaica Who Fights For Dancehall
Dancehall artist and songwriter Tu Lox has come out in strong defence of Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange after she came under scathing criticism from some Jamaicans, including opposition senator Damion Crawford following the abortion of the now reinstated National Festival Song Competition 2022.
Queen Of Reggae Marcia Griffiths Falls Victim To Fraudster
Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths recently fell victim to a fraudster, after she was reportedly scammed of almost $5 million in a bogus real estate deal, by the man, who was recently released from prison after serving nearly 12 years for fraud.
Dexta Daps, Dance Partner Clear The Air After Transgender Rumors Get Out Of Control
The controversy surrounding Dancehall artist Dexta Daps has been quelled after he and the Bahamian woman—with whom he shared a steamy encounter with on stage over the weekend—debunked the rumors that she was actually a man.
Shenseea, Skillibeng Called Up For Rolling Loud New York’s 2022 Line Up
Jamaican stars Shenseea and Skillibeng were revealed in the lineup for the 2022 New York installment of Rolling Loud, which is set to take place between September 23 and 25 at Citi Field in Queens.
Shenseea, Interscope Snub $10 Million ‘Lick’ Lawsuit, Judge Sets Deadline For Default Judgment
A US judge has today set a deadline for a motion of default judgment against Jamaican singer Shenseea and her label Interscope Records after there was no response to the $10 million copyright lawsuit brought by NY-based producer Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett over her Lick collab with rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Freddie McGregor Putting Finishing Touches On Last Album With Dalton Browne
Reggae artist Freddie McGregor will head back to Jamaica today after a successful show in London on Sunday.
Crawford Says Grange Has Reduced Culture Ministry To The ‘Ministry of Events’
In the aftermath of Government Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange’s decision to scrap the National Festival Song Competition this year, self-proclaimed ‘Dancehall Defender’ Senator Damion Crawford has asserted that the “main focus relating to the Culture portfolio”, which is held by her, has been lost.
Shenseea, Skillibeng Rep Jamaica At Hot 97’s Summer Jam
Shenseea and Skillibeng represented for Jamaica at Hot 97 Summer Jam in New Jersey on Sunday (June 12).
PM Holness Says He’s “Embarrassed” About Skeng’s Guyana Ban
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has weighed in on the recent banning of Skeng from performing at public events in Guyana, saying that the developments have left him feeling ashamed.
PM Holness Says ‘Whap Whap And Ensure’ Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Define Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed unease about much of the content of the new music being recorded in Jamaica, chief among them Skillibeng’s Whap Whap and Brysco’s Code, which he says are sending the wrong message about the island, and which go against higher principles to which Jamaicans strive.
Barbados PM Mia Mottley: ‘I’m An Apostle Of Bob Marley’
It now seems customary for the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley to use Bob Marley’s lyrics whenever she’s conveying urgent messages to her peers on the global stage.
Jamaicans Upset After National Festival Song Scrapped Due To Substandard, “Ackee And Saltfish” Submissions
Dancehall producer Donovan Germain’s comments that the decision by the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment to scrap the National Festival Song Competition this year, was fueled by the fact that too many of the entries contained references to Jamaica’s national dish, has not gone down well with some Jamaicans.
Rum Festival Headliner Capleton Says He Is “Not Endorsing Or Promoting Alcohol”
Rastafarian Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton is making it clear that despite being scheduled to headline the Jamaica Rum Festival’s concert, on June 25, he is not endorsing the consumption of alcohol.
Ugandan Promoter Moves For Summary Judgment In Lawsuit Against Mavado Over Failed Concert
Last month, Ugandan show promoter Chinedu Ikoroha of Cee Cee Entertainment Ltd moved for summary judgment in a 2019 lawsuit filed against Jamaican Dancehall superstar Mavado over his non-performance at a concert in the East African country in December 2012.
Dancehall Producer Shab Don Charged With Three Counts Of Murder
Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, has been charged with three counts of murder after being questioned in the presence of his attorney.