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Mr. Vegas Slams Critic Over Claims Government Gave Police ‘Impunity’
Mr. Vegas isn't letting a claim about Jamaica's police slide. The dancehall veteran went on Twitter to blast an unnamed…
Jay-Z Brings Blue Ivy, Scarface and a Night of Hits to SoFi in First SoCal Show in Nearly a Decade
One of the biggest thrills at SoFi Stadium on Friday night didn't come from Jay-Z at all. It came when…
Beenie Man Apologises to Trinidad and Tobago Over Carnival Comments
Beenie Man has traced his carnival slip-up back to one name: Byron Lee. In an Instagram post addressed directly to…
Shaneil Muir Drops ‘Gypsy’, and a Tommy Lee Sparta Tag Has Everyone Looking Closer
The most intriguing part of Shaneil Muir's latest announcement isn't the song title. It's the hashtag beneath it: #tommyleesparta, sitting…
Capleton and Skillibeng Bring Dancehall to Opening Night of World Creole Music Festival 2026
A festival built around Creole music kicked off its 26th edition with two Jamaican dancehall names on the opening night…
Young Thug Announces The New Generation Tour, His First Headlining Run Since 2019
Young Thug is heading back out on the road, and the opening night lands somewhere few people would have guessed.…
Lila Ike Drops Visuals for ‘Love in a Lovely Way’ (Zion I Kings Version)
Lila Ike is giving the deluxe era of Treasure Self Love some extra mileage, and she's doing it through a…
Byron Messia Drops ‘Need Drug$’
Byron Messia let the emojis do most of the talking on this one. When he announced "Need Drug$" on Instagram,…
Vybz Kartel Drops Official Video for ‘Ever Bless Pum Pum’
The Worl Boss kept it short and loud. "#everblesspumpum OFFICIAL VIDEO OUT NOW !!!" was the whole announcement from Vybz Kartel on Instagram, with the visual landing on his VEVO…
Drake Becomes First Act to Surpass 350 Million RIAA Certified Units After 30 New Certifications
Drake is about to turn 40, and the RIAA showed up early with a pile of gifts. On Friday (Oct. 23), the Toronto star picked up 30 new certifications in…
Chris Brown’s Former Housekeeper Asks Court for Arrest Warrant Over Unpaid $9 Million Dog Bite Judgment
Chris Brown could be facing an arrest warrant, and it has nothing to do with a nightclub or a stage. His former housekeeper, Maria Avila, has asked a court to…
Phyno Sets October 30 Release for ‘Let That Sink In’ With Fireboy DML, Seyi Vibez, Wande Coal and More
Phyno is going back to October. The rapper has picked October 30, 2026 as the release date for his next album, Let That Sink In, which lands almost exactly two…
AKA Murder Trial: Police Officer Says He Recognized Accused in Airport CCTV Footage
The identity question hanging over the airport footage in AKA's murder trial now has a witness willing to answer it. A police officer who collects CCTV evidence told the Durban…
Popcaan Joins Drake’s 40th Birthday Celebrations at Toronto’s CN Tower
Drake's friends didn't throw him a typical party for his 40th. They took him up Toronto's CN Tower on October 21 and surprised him with a collage of shared memories,…
Shenseea Sets November 6 Release for New Project
Shenseea isn't giving much away, but she's given enough. In a short Instagram post, the Jamaican star teased "GARDEN...🌺 on my project releasing NOV 6!" That locks in a date…
Vybz Kartel Earns Third UK Certification as Major Lazer’s ‘Pon De Floor’ Goes Silver
Some songs just refuse to fade, and "Pon De Floor" is one of them. Seventeen years after it first rattled club speakers, the Major Lazer track featuring Vybz Kartel and…
