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Mavado Has To Join A Long Line Of Creditors To Recover Money From Bankrupt Messado

Dancehall artist Mavado will have to join the long list of creditors who have made claims against the estate of disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado, who declared herself bankrupt last week.…

U-Roy’s Partner Thanks Minister Grange, Jamaican Public For Support

Marcia Smikle, U-Roy's partner of 40-plus years, has thanked Olivia Grange, Minister of Sports, Youth and Culture, the funeral organizers, and well-wishers for their support in making the celebration of…

Cindy Breakspeare Reflects On How Shared Passion For Fitness Bolstered Bond With Bob Marley

If marching to the beat of one’s own drum was a lesson, Cindy Breakespeare could easily deliver the masterclass. A former model and Miss World, the mother of Damian “Jr.…

Lights Out For ‘The Voice’ Contestant Pia Renee After Stellar Bob Marley Performance 

It was lights out for The Voice hopeful Pia Renee last week, but not before a stellar performance of Bob Marley’s Turn Your Lights Down Low (Remix) with American R&B…

Why DHQ Carlene Turned Down Role In Classic ‘Dancehall Queen’ Movie

The original Dancehall Queen, Carlene Smith, has revealed that she was approached to star in the 1997 Jamaican classic film Dancehall Queen but turned down the offer because, according to…

Nicki Minaj Checks Cuban Doll For Misquoting Her Lyrics On Skillibeng’s ‘Crocodile Teeth’ Remix

Rap queen Nicki Minaj wasn’t about to let fellow rapper Cuban Doll butcher her lyrics on Dancehall artist Skillibeng’s Crocodile Teeth Remix, so she low-key checked her on Instagram. Nicki…

“Gaza Mi Seh,” Nicki Minaj Reps For Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Nation

New York-based Dancehall music selector and Vybz Kartel proponent, DJ Lava, was pleasantly surprised on Friday when he learned that Nicki Minaj had been inconspicuously following him and his Chat…

Shenseea, Moneybagg Yo Freestyle Over Notorious B.I.G’s ‘Hypnotize’ On Slain Rapper’s Birthday

Fresh from 'Yeng Day' festivities with her loyal fans, Jamaican Dancehall star Shenseea got back to work making B.I.G moves with yet another lit freestyle. Her last two efforts, Don’t…