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‘9th Night’ For Shabba Ranks’ Mother Breaks COVID Protocols

The memorial service for the mother of veteran dancehall artist Shabba Ranks, Constance Christie seems to have broken several COVID-19 protocols as Jamaica continues to battle the wrath of the…

Vybz Kartel Reacts To Follower Who Wished ‘Lizard’s’ Fate On Son Likkle Vybz

Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel reacted to a perceived threat from an Instagram follower against his son Likkle Vybz, with death threats of his own. Kartel, or rather whoever was handling…

Reggae Singer George Nooks Set For Trial On July 27 For Illegal Possession Of Cocaine

Reggae singer George Nooks will finally get the chance to clear his name when he heads to trial on July 27 to answer to charges of illegal possession of cocaine.…

Quada Frustrated By Another Delay In Murder Case, To Return To Court On April 27

The prosecution failed to make full disclosure in the murder and arson case involving Dancehall artist Quada today in a scheduled hearing in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.…

Rytikal Denied Bail, Trial Starts On March 24 For Illegal Gun, Ammo

Dancehall artist Rytikal was denied bail when he appeared in the Gun Court via Zoom this morning. The entertainer was remanded for trial on March 24. He is represented by…

Elder Patriarch Carl Livingston Summons Bunny Wailer Family, Maxine Stowe To ‘Family Meeting’

Carl Livingston has summoned the Bunny Wailer family and manager Maxine Stowe to a 'family meeting' to discuss arrangements for the artist's funeral rites.

Nigerian Rapper Cruel Santino Previews New Collab With Koffee — Listen Here

Nigerian multi-hyphenate rapper, singer, visual artist Cruel Santino has not-so-subtly hinted at an upcoming collaboration with Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Koffee. The track will likely be featured on Santino’s upcoming…

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Bounty Killer, Jamaicans Upset After Kanye West Receives Marcus Garvey Award: “Busta Rhymes Should Be Getting That”

Black History Month closed on a sour note for some Jamaicans who took umbrage that rapper Kanye West received an award named after Jamaica’s first national hero, Marcus Garvey. Loudest…