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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Noel Maitland Charged For Donna-Lee Donaldson’s Murder
Constable Noel Maitland, also known as the producer Noel Onetime, the boyfriend of missing social media personality Donna-Lee Donaldson, has…
Skeng Misses Dream Weekend Debut Due To “Exhaustion And Dehydration”
Exhaustion and dehydration, an issue which has affected a few international Dancehall/Reggae artists in the past, following hectic tours, resulted…
This $79 Bob Marley Collectible Might Bring You Joy, Says Cedella Marley
Brickcraft Official in collaboration with the Bob Marley Family has launched an edgy, pop culture-inspired product in tribute to the…
Bounty Killer Blasts St. Thomas Police After Jerkfest Lockdown
Bounty Killer was on the warpath in the wee hours of Emancipation Day, belting out a rebuke of a senior…
Beenie Man Says As “Undisputed King” He Had To Be Present To See Spice Crowned Queen Of Dancehall
Beenie Man says it was imperative that he made sure he was present for the coronation of Spice as Queen…
Beyoncé Samples Jamaican-Born Drag Queen Moi Renee On ‘Renaissance’
Jamaican-born Moi Renee was one of twelve Black queer icons that inspired Beyoncé’s new 16-track album, Renaissance, according to CNN. The…
Pastor Joins PM Holness In Calling Out Skillibeng’s ‘Whap Whap’: “We Not For It”
Pastor of Boulevard Baptist Church Reverend Devon Dick sided with Prime Minister Andrew Holness in denouncing Skillibeng’s popular gun song…
Spice Urges ‘Besties’ To Sponsor A Child In Upcoming Back To School Giveaway
After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Grace Hamilton Women Empowerment Foundation (GHWEF) is hosting its Back to School giveaway…
Queen Of Dancehall Spice Says Her Successor Will Be The Artist Who’s “Consistent And True”
Queen of Dancehall Spice says any female artist aspiring to wear the crown which she now holds, will have to ensure they are as steadfast and persistent as herself and…
Sugar Minott’s Nephew Josh Minott Signs With NBA Team
Jamaican national basketballer Josh Minott, the nephew of the late Reggae singer/producer Sugar Minott, has signed a four-year contract to play with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association…
Jahshii Eager To Tour Africa, But Developing His Band First
Cream of the Crop artist Jahshii says he's eager to tour Africa but wants to perfect his craft first prior to arriving in the Motherland, as he intends to perform…
Beres Hammond Says Lovers Rock Reggae “Cannot Die”
King of Lovers Rock Reggae Beres Hammond says the future of the sub-genre is still looking positive, and that the music form can only be stymied by Jamaican artists themselves.…
Shenseea In Reflective Mood Ahead Of Three Collabs With Charlie Puth, Fireboy DML & Chris Brown, And Anitta
Shenseea is in a reflective mood and in her bag, after being confirmed for three international collaborations this summer–two with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML and American singer Chris Brown and…
Shenseea’s ‘Lick’ Lawsuit: Interscope Agreed On $5,000 To Clear Song But No Contract Was Allegedly Signed
New court records filed on Friday (July 29) reveal that Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett and Interscope Records had initially agreed on a $5,000 USD advance to clear a sample used…
Jahshii Says He’s Moving Away From Violent Content To “Songs That Touch People’s Hearts”
First Nation artist Jahshii says he is steering his music away from violent content, as not only is there a void in Dancehall created by a lack of conscious new…
Swiss Reggae Band Lauwarm Forced To Stop Performance After Complaints Of Cultural Appropriation
Switzerland-based Reggae band Lauwarm was forced to stop a recent performance after audience members complained that they felt “uncomfortable” because two of its white members were sporting dreadlocks and colored…
