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Safaree Relocates Back-to-School Treat To Pondside Hanover, Due To Violence In Waterhouse, Kingston
Jamaican-American rapper Safaree "Stuntman" Samuels has relocated his highly anticipated back-to-school treat from Waterhouse in Kingston to Pondside, Hanover, his…
Mixed Reactions To Vybz Kartel’s Social Media Promo For St. Vincent Tourism Authority
A promotional social media video jointly produced by the St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) and La Vue…
Mr. Vegas Calls Buju Banton A Hypocrite for Criticising Afrobeats Lyrics
Singjay Mr. Vegas is calling Buju Banton a hypocrite for criticising the lyrical content of Afrobeats when his own dancehall…
Buju Banton Says He’s Pushing Back Tour Dates In 8 US Cities To 2025: “Haters Eat Your Heart Out”
Reggae heavyweight Buju Banton says he's pushing back eight dates of his current "The Overcomer" tour to 2025, disappointing fans…
Popcaan Says Kendrick Lamar’s Music Not Welcome In His Presence: “Change That Station!”
A video of a visibly annoyed Popcaan ordering his associates to refrain from playing Kendrick Lamar's music in his presence…
Vybz Kartel Promises ‘Epic’ Return At First Concert In 14 Years At National Stadium
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is set to make a dramatic return to the stage after 14 years with his "Freedom…
Buju Banton Cancels Three More Dates On ‘Overcomer’ Tour. “It’s A Public Humbling,” Says Insider
Reggae superstar Buju Banton is the latest high-profile artist forced to cancel several dates of an arena tour in a…
Vybz Kartel’s 2011 Condemnation Of JPS Resurfaces Amid Public Outcry Over High Bills
A 2011 video of Vybz Kartel predicting the dismantling of the Jamaica Public Service Company's (JPS) monopoly on light and…
Sean Paul Honored With ‘Entertainer’s Key To The City’ Of New York
Grammy Award-winning artist Sean Paul was honored with the 'Entertainer's Key to the City' of New York on Saturday. The recognition came during the third annual 'Rise Up NYC' concert…
Cutty Ranks Says Reggaetón Copycats Forced Him To Learn Spanish
Jamaican artist Cutty Ranks has spoken out against what he describes as a longstanding practice by some Reggaetón artists of translating Dancehall songs into Spanish and passing them off as…
Tahheer Laing Says Sting Still On, Not Competing With Vybz Kartel
Tahheer Laing, Director of Events at Supreme Promotions, the promoters behind the iconic Sting stage show, has confirmed that MC Nuffy will be the master of ceremonies for Sting on…
DJ Tom Booked For Vybz Kartel Concert On December 31
DJ Tom is one of the selectors booked for Vybz Kartel's first concert at the National Stadium on December 31. "It's a great feeling to know that me ah go…
Vybz Kartel Says He’s Returning To Guyana In 2025, Reversing Vow To Never Visit The Country Again
Vybz Kartel, the Jamaican Dancehall star recently released from prison, has announced plans to perform in Guyana in 2025, marking a reversal of his previous stance towards the South American…
Cutty Ranks Recalls How Beres Hammond Diffused Tension With Penthouse During Career-Defining Moment
Dancehall veteran Cutty Ranks has shared a pivotal moment in his career, revealing how Reggae legend Beres Hammond's timely intervention helped to smooth over tensions with producer Donovan Germain and…
Luciano Decries Misuse Of TikTok, Reflects On Reggae’s Power To Guide And Inspire
Reggae icon Luciano has lamented what he says is the misuse of social media, particularly the TikTok platform, which people widely use to belittle, slander, and humiliate others. Speaking with…
Judge Sifts Through Witnesses In Dutch Prosecutors’ Appeal Against Jah Cure’s Attempted Murder Charge
A Netherlands judge is now hearing witnesses as Dutch prosecutors press their appeal against the acquittal of Reggae singer Jah Cure's attempted murder charge. In March 2022, the Jamaican singer,…
