The Times Bob Marley Was Expelled From The US
Reggae legend Bob Marley was ordered by United States Immigration officials, to leave the country or be deported, on two occasions, records dating back to 1966 have revealed.
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London On Da Track Spends New Year In Jamaica
American record producer, rapper and songwriter London on da Track rang in the new year in Jamaica.
Chronic Law Takes Jab At “Dollies” With New Song Teaser
Dancehall deejay Chronic Law has stepped on several toes, after posting a teaser for a forthcoming track that questions the authenticity of some women’s appearance in real life, versus social media.
Jah Cure Could Be Granted Bail Next Week After 103 Days In Dutch Prison
Reggae singer Jah Cure is longing for his first public hearing for attempted murder and aggravated assault as it could give him an opportunity to be granted bail if the court decides in his favor.
Fire In the Booth’s Seven-Week Long Jamaican Dancehall Series Begins
Goody Good deejay Pamputtae, will be the queen of the pack, the lone female artist repping Dancehall in Fire in the Booth, the world’s most viewed freestyle platform, which premiers its seven weeklong Jamaica series today, featuring Jahshii, Sean Paul, Teejay, Skillibeng, Daddy1, Lalee and others.
Popcaan Blasts Versi After Claims He Helped To “Build Unruly”
Dancehall artist Versi, formerly known as Versatile – a former Unruly Camp member, set off a firestorm yesterday after declaring that he was partly responsible for establishing Popcaan’s ‘Unruly’ brand.
Charly Black, Konshens Show Dancehall Unity In Kenya
Dancehall stars Charly Black and Konshens have been riding high since the release of their albums last year.
Sevana To Go On Trial For Death By Dangerous Driving Charge
Reggae singer Sevana will go on trial on October 31st to fight for her freedom as she is facing a death by dangerous driving case in the Westmoreland Circuit Court.
Skillibeng Tops Audiomack, Tidal For 2021
Dancehall artist Skillibeng entered the new year with a duo of accolades that casts him as one of the front-runners among Jamaica’s most popular musical forms.
‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’ For Freddie McGregor
Big Ship Boss Freddie McGregor is on the brink of releasing a new album, after signing a publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music last month.
Kabaka Pyramid Says Violent Lyrics Holding Jamaican Music Back
Kontraband artist Kabaka Pyramid sparked much discussion about the acceptance of contemporary Jamaican music, after he expressed concern that the violent lyrical content of many of the songs being produced on the island, might be militating against talented artists becoming mainstream successes.
Usain Bolt Working On Second Album
Retired Track and Field star turned Dancehall producer Usain Bolt is cooking up a second album, according to the UK Sun, just months after the release of his debut project, Country Yutes with friend and manager Nugent “NJ” Walker.
Sean Paul’s Mother And Grandmother, 90, Mistakenly Ate His “Special Brownies”
Jamaican superstar Sean Paul says he once got into a spot of bother, after his mother and 90-year old grandmother mistakenly ate, and got high, on the freshly-baked ganja cakes he had made for himself, for his birthday party.
Popcaan Drops J$2.4 Million On Bottle Of Champagne At Ghana Auction
Popcaan’s Ghananian $100,000 (J$2.4 million) spend on a bottle of champagne—valued at US$300 (J$46,000)—during a New Year’s Eve auction in Osu, left tongues wagging in Ghana, with some of the country’s nationals lampooning the Dancehall superstar, claiming he had squandered his money.
Spice Triggers Wig-Wearers With New Year’s Message: “Take Those Wigs Off And Wash Your Hair”
Dancehall diva Spice ruffled a lot of feathers on New Years Day after she posted a video on her Instagram page, instructing women who wear wigs and braids, to remove them and wash their real hair, to ring in 2022.
Jah Cure Flexes With Musical Achievements: “I Never Lose, I Either Win Or Learn”
Even though he spent his holidays behind bars, Dancehall/Reggae singer Jah Cure rang in the new year with a myriad of musical achievements.
Mr. Easy Happy His Song Brought “Peace” To Dog Paw’s Funeral Mourners
Dancehall star Mr. Easy recently shared a clip of the funeral of Christopher “Dog Paw” Linton with his song, Wish You Were Here blaring out of the speakers of a hearse only hours ahead of the slain gangster’s interment at Dovecot Memorial Park in St Catherine.
Jahshii Arrested, Charged Over Illegal Party In St. Elizabeth
Dancehall artist Jahshii was arrested and charged last night with breaches of the Disaster Risk Management Act after a contingent of cops swooped down on an illegal party in Leeds district, St.
Health Minister Tufton Leaves Spice Blushing
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, had Dancehall diva Spice blushing after he bragged to her that being fully vaccinated has not affected his libido, and that his tumescence was in perfect order.
Koffee Says Alkaline Has Proven Himself After Challenging Vybz Kartel, Popcaan
Grammy Award-winning Reggae sensation Koffee says Dancehall deejay Alkaline has made a name for himself among the greats in the industry like Vybz Kartel and Popcaan.