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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Richie Stephens Reveals How ‘Maniac’ With Bounty Killer Was Born 30 Years Ago
Thirty years after its release, "Maniac" remains one of the most recognizable collaborations in dancehall history. Richie Stephens has now…
Blvk H3ro Brings the Strictly Good Vibes Tour to Los Angeles on October 3rd
Blvk H3ro is hitting Los Angeles on October 3rd, and if his own words are anything to go by, the…
Mario Sanchez Says Lefty Gunplay May Face Safety Concerns Performing in the Bay Area
Mario Sanchez believes Lefty Gunplay could face safety concerns if the Los Angeles rapper were to perform in the Bay…
Skepta Announces Album ‘Fork in the Night’ and Teases ‘Innocent Smile’ Remix
Skepta has confirmed that a new album titled "Fork in the Night" is on the way, while dropping hints that…
Shenseea Leads Dancehall Nominations at CMAs; Lila Iké Tops Reggae
The Caribbean Music Awards returned to the Caribbean for the first time in three years last Saturday, and Shenseea made…
Sister Nancy’s 44-Year-Old Album ‘One, Two’ Is Back on the Billboard Reggae Chart
A 44-year-old album charting in 2025 is not something you see every day, but that is exactly what is happening…
Future Fambo’s ‘Red Light, Pepper Light’ Becomes First One Music’s Biggest Hit
The track blowing up in Brooklyn clubs and upstate New York radio right now was not made by a major…
Blaqbonez Confirms New Project ‘Nomadinho’ for October 2026
Blaqbonez just gave fans the first real piece of the puzzle, confirming that his next project is called "Nomadinho" and…
Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Appeal Gets December Court Date
The most quietly consequential detail in Drake's ongoing legal saga is not the beef itself, it's the argument his lawyers are making about rap music as a whole. His team…
Judge Tosses 15-Count Federal Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A federal judge has dismissed a 15-count lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, not because of a lack of allegations, but because the plaintiff waited too long to file. U.S. District…
Dirt Rocc Recalls Orlando Anderson’s Death Row Encounter
The detail that hits hardest in Dirt Rocc's latest VladTV sit-down is not the violence itself, but how he found out about it. Denvonta "Dirt Rocc" Lee learned that his…
Luciano Honoured with Lifetime Legend Award at Boisdale Music Awards
Luciano just picked up a Lifetime Legend Award at the Boisdale Music Awards, and the way he announced it a simple, grateful Instagram post with the hashtags peace, onelove, and…
Bounty Killer Is Calling Out the Fuckery New Social Commentary Track Coming Soon
Bounty Killer doesn't waste words. The dancehall veteran just announced a new social commentary track called "F%CKERY" is on the way, and the title alone tells you everything you need…
Reggae Loses Its Heartbeat: Bass Great Jackie Jackson Dies
Veteran bassist Clifton “Jackie” Jackson, whose deep, unmistakable bass lines powered some of the most enduring recordings in ska, rocksteady and reggae, died on Wednesday morning following a lengthy hospitalisation.…
Journalist’s widow has filed defamation claim and an injunction against blogger Milton Wray
Patrice Hussey-Malcolm, widow of the late journalist Dervan Malcolm, has filed a defamation claim against Milton Wray, operator of the YouTube platform The 119 Channel, asking the court to restrain…
Koffee Drops ‘Ova So’ With Zero Warning
Koffee just let "Ova So" loose on the world, and the announcement was about as low-key as it gets. A single Instagram post, four words, and a megaphone emoji that's…
