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Beenie Man To Perform In The US For First Time In Seven Years

King of the Dancehall Beenie Man has been confirmed in the lineup for the Afro Nation Music Festival in Miami in May 2023, alongside Nigerian headliners Burna Boy and Wizkid.…

Aidonia, Kimberly Megan’s Friends, Family Gather For Son Khalif’s Funeral Service

King Khalif Lawrence, the son of Aidonia and wife Kimberly Megan, was laid to rest after a funeral service yesterday (January 7) at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston, St.…

Buju Banton Graciously Accepts His Platinum Plaques From DJ Khaled

The Gargamel Buju Banton has joined fellow compatriots Bounty Killer and Capleton on the gratitude train for plaques sent to them by Palestinian-American producer DJ Khaled, after Sizzla burnt his…

Shenseea Jokes That She Knows ‘Rebel’ Is Prince Harry’s Song

Jamaican singer Shenseea is already flexing her comedic chops this year after she responded to a tweet that parodied some of the sensational claims made in Prince Harry’s new memoir,…

Toxicology Test Results Pending For Jo Mersa Marley’s Autopsy, Says Miami-Dade PD

It could be a few weeks before the 'toxicology test results' are complete to help determine the manner and cause of death of the late reggae artist Joseph “Jo Mersa”…

VP Scores Partial Win In Etana’s Royalties Lawsuit

A New York judge has dismissed nine of Etana’s fourteen claims in the breach of contract and copyright infringement lawsuit she filed against her former label VP Records, but he…

Tanya Stephens Dismisses Mr. Lexx’s Comments About Jamaican Music Lagging Behind Afrobeats: “Them Vs Us Foolishness”

Reggae/Dancehall star Tanya Stephens has rubbished comments made by Dancehall artist Mr. Lexx that Jamaican music was lagging behind Afrobeats, because the majority of new songs being released are about…

Steely & Clevie Productions Take Reggaetón’s Biggest Hitmakers To Court For Copyright Infringement

Steely & Clevie Productions' copyright lawsuit against Luis Fonsi, of Despacito fame, appears to have mushroomed into an all-out legal assault on Reggaetón after multiple lawsuits against some of the…