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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Shenseea Says She’s “Doing Better” After Being Hospitalized
Dancehall star Shenseea is on the mend after revealing last week that she had been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness.…
Racquel Jones Says Dancehall Music Sets The Standard For Abuse Against Women
In an attempt to support fellow female artist Spice against the negative backlash she's been getting from some Dancehall colleagues…
Foota Hype In Instagram ‘Jail’, Says Spice Has Anti-LGBTQ Lyrics Too
Foota Hype's Instagram page was shut down, hours after the Dancehall producer/selector ignored an ultimatum given by Spice to remove…
Sean Paul Credits Mom For Putting Him On To Sia
Dancehall artist Sean Paul credited his mother for introducing him to the music of international singer Sia. The two recorded…
Ky-Mani Marley Expresses Interest In Playing Bob Marley In Upcoming Biopic
Ky-Mani Marley, Bob Marley's son and actor, has expressed an interest in playing his father in the upcoming Paramount Pictures…
Bounty Killer Recuses Himself From ‘Toronto Pride’ Discussion: “‘Can’t Believe Mi Eye’ Said It All”
Dancehall star Bounty Killer has recused himself from commenting on Spice's upcoming performance at the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival set…
Spice Responds To Foota Hype, Sizzla’s ‘Toronto Pride’ Criticism: “I Don’t Discriminate!”
In grandiose fashion this morning, a strident Foota Hype expressed his love for Spice, but dismissed her demand that he…
Shab Don Allegedly Offered Cop $2 Million Bribe
Embattled Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr. is celebrating his freedom after he was allegedly found with an illegal gun…
Ishawna Gets Clearance From Ed Sheeran For Re-Release Of ‘Equal Rights’
Dancehall star Ishawna is still basking in the goodwill extended to her by British pop star Ed Sheeran, who has recorded a new song with the Jamaican singer, and has…
Iration Cops RIAA Gold Certification For ‘Falling’
Reggae-influenced rock band Iration has scored their second Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their song, Falling. The single was certified Gold on November 16…
Usain Bolt Says Vybz Kartel’s Absence Ultimately Led To Dancehall “Losing Its Respect”
Retired Olympic athlete turned Dancehall producer Usain Bolt has posited that it was the vacuum left by incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel which, according to him, ultimately led to Dancehall 'losing…
Sizzla, Foota Hype In Meltdown Mode Over Spice Headlining ‘Toronto Pride’ Festival
Contending that 'righteousness, Reggae and homosexuality do not go together’, Reggae star Sizzla Kalonji this morning joined forces with Dancehall producer Foota Hype to denounce Spice's headlining of the Toronto…
The Postman Collective Shares Punk-Inspired Bob Marley Painting
Anonymous artists known as The Postman have painted a punk interpretation of Reggae legend Bob Marley. Marley's iconic image fused with colors on the hair, face, lips and shirt was…
Shenseea To Join DJ Khaled On New Pandora Ad Campaign
Dancehall star Shenseea will be featured alongside Grammy-winning producer DJ Khaled in two of three, new Pandora ad spots. This comes on the heels of Shenseea and Trinidad soca singer…
Tommy Lee Sparta’s ‘Transition’ First Week Album Sales
Transition, Tommy Lee Sparta’s double album failed to chart after securing pure album sales of only 35 copies, according to MRC Data. The incarcerated deejay’s album was released on November…
Dancehall Producer Shab Don Offered Bail On Corruption Charge
Popular dancehall producer Linval 'Shabba' Thompson was offered bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today. The producer, who is known by the aliases Shab…
