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Keznamdi Wins ‘Best Reggae Album’ At 2026 Grammy Awards
Jamaican singer Keznamdi has earned his first Grammy win, taking home Best Reggae Album for his sophomore album, BLXXD &…
Belizean Artist ‘Big Bang Manifest’ Shot And Killed During Las Vegas Home Invasion
Belizean-born artist Anfernee “BigBang Manifest” Pollard was gunned down during a fatal home invasion in his home in Las Vegas…
Chronic Law Still At Notorious ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ ICE Facility In Florida
Jamaican artist Chronic Law has been in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for over two weeks…
Charly Black And J Capri’s ‘Whine & Kotch’ Certified Silver In The UK
Whine & Kotch, the 2012 collaboration between Charly Black and the late J Capri, was certified Silver by the British…
Kiprich, Kizzy’s Premature Baby, Miracle, Has Died
Dancehall artists Kiprich and Kizzy Don are in mourning after their newborn, Miracle, died this morning at 7, reportedly of…
Chuck Fenda, Dolly Don Team Up For ‘Weh Mi Like’ On Rvssian’s Riddim
Emerging dancehall sensation Dolly Don is ecstatic at the great reaction to her latest single, Weh Me Like, a collaboration…
Naomi Cowan Secures 2026 JUNO Nomination
Jamaican singer Naomi Cowan has secured her first-ever JUNO Award nomination, landing a spot in the "Reggae Recording of the…
Byron Messia Scores Second Canadian Gold Certification
Kittitian artist Byron Messia has secured another accolade in Canada after Talibans II, his 2023 collaboration with Burna Boy, was…
Sean Paul’s Beloved Grandmother Georgina Harrison Dies At 101
Sean Paul is mourning the loss of his beloved grandmother, Georgina K. Harrison. She was 101 years old. The 53-year-old Dancehall superstar shared the sad news on Wednesday (January 28),…
Lila Iké To Perform In Opening Number At 2026 GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony
Jamaican singer and first-time Grammy nominee Lila Iké has been tapped to perform in the opening number of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony this Sunday, February 1. Broadcasting live…
Bob Clarke, Veteran Broadcaster, Is Dead At 75
Veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke has died. He passed away on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026. He was 75 years old. Bob, whose real name was Walter Charles Clarke hailed from…
Sly Dunbar, Influential Sly & Robbie Drummer, Is Dead At 73
Grammy-winning producer and drummer Sly Dunbar — one half of the Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie — has died aged 73, DancehallMag has confirmed. Alongside bassist Robbie Shakespeare, who died…
Vybz Kartel Set To Headline Largest UK Reggae Festival In August — See Full Line-Up
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been confirmed as a headliner for the 2026 edition of Reggae Land, marking a major coup for what organizers are calling the festival’s "biggest edition…
Spice Makes Big Donation To KipRich, Kizzy Don’s Baby Fund
Queen of Dancehall Spice has thrown her financial weight behind KipRich and Kizzy Don, donating US$5,000 to assist with the medical care of their premature daughter, Miracle. The So Mi…
Sean Paul Earns First Diamond Certification In The US
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved a career-defining milestone in the United States, officially earning his first-ever Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). On Thursday (January…
Konshens Earns First Gold Certification In Canada For Doja Cat Collab ‘Wine Pon You’
Dancehall star Konshens has secured his first Gold certification in Canada for Wine Pon You, his 2018 collaboration with American rap sensation Doja Cat. Music Canada issued certification on Monday…
