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Dexta Daps Should Stop Inviting Random Women On Stage, Says DJ Amber

In the aftermath of his performance at a show in the Cayman Islands where a woman attempted to plant a panty on Dexta Daps' head, Irie FM disc jockey, DJ…

Entertainment Fraternity Mourns Francois St Juste

Members of the Dancehall fraternity have been expressing sorrow at the passing of veteran broadcaster Francois St Juste. Francois, who was 60 years old, had been hospitalized for more than…

Nicki Minaj, Skeng Meet In New York For ‘Likkle Miss’ Video Shoot

The Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj was in high spirits after meeting Skeng in New York to shoot a music video for their collab, Likkle Miss (Remix). The rapper took…

Jimmy Cliff Says Racism In London Made Life Difficult

Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff says that the racism he experienced in London as a young star, was exponential and made aspects of his stay there highly unpleasant. “Boy, London was…

Fact Check: Heph B Is Not Actually A “Billboard-Charting Artist”

Contrary to recent reports in the Jamaica Observer, Jamaica Gleaner, and Jamaica Star, US-based Nigerian/Jamaican artist Heph B is not actually a "Billboard-charting" artist or hitmaker.   According to the three…

Skeng, Jahshii Booked For Sting

After listing Skeng and Jahshii as the first hardcore deejays to be booked for Sting 2022, the event organizers, have declared that Dancehall fans will have to “wait and see”…

Nicki Minaj Hails Beenie Man, Skeng During VMAs Video Vanguard Speech

Dancehall icon Beenie Man and newcomer Skeng were given a quick yet heartfelt shout-out by Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj at this year's MTV Video Music Awards after she received the…

Shenseea Slays At MTV VMAs, Vents That She Gets More Love Overseas Than In Jamaica

Shenseea may have turned heads at the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on Sunday, but she's expressing frustration about the "love" she isn't getting from her own Jamaican…