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Meet 1Biggs Don, The Drake Co-Signed Dancehall Artist On The Edge Of Stardom

Social media is often criticized for its many negative effects, but every so often, the algorithm-driven content mills churn out something life-changing, and that seems to be the end of…

Skeng Determined To Get To Guyana For ‘Baderation’ Show After Kingston Airport Arrest

Skeng and his management and legal teams are working assiduously this morning to unravel the logistical challenges of jetting the popular Dancehall artist to Guyana so that he can honor…

Starr Dawkins Says Lincoln 3Dot Broke Up With Her After Finding Out They Were Cousins

For Miami-based rhyme slinger Lincoln 3Dot, finding out he and ‘Cookie Wash’ CEO Starr Dawkins were cousins was the ultimate dealbreaker for their three-year relationship.  Dawkins, an outspoken social media…

Skeng Arrested At Norman Manley Airport After Altercation With Security

The police have confirmed that Dancehall artist Skeng was removed from a flight at the Norman Manley International Airport at about 1:50 p.m this afternoon. The 21-year-old artist, whose real…

Shab Don’s Corruption Hearing Extended

Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, who was freed of gun related charges on April 7, once again faced the law in the Kingston and St. Andrew…

Beenie Man Blames Promoter After Being Expelled By Police From Stage

After initially disobeying police orders and threatening to leave the Pepperseed stage show with his backing band, which was also scheduled to back Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man has issued a…

Hotta Rice’s Bail Conditions Eased To Allow Travel, Doctor Visits With Wife

Popular Dancehall selector and promoter Hotta Rice is in high spirits after amendments were made to the conditions of his bail as he awaits trial for a domestic dispute, in…

Neako Fire Makes Call For Dancehall To Be Saved From Scruffy Deejays

Popular Spanish Town-based music selector Neako Fire has joined his compatriot Foota Hype, in expressing chagrin about the shabby appearance of some of the upcoming male artists who are being…