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Spice Defends Drake And Chet Hanks Over “Culture Vulture” Allegations

Queen Of Dancehall Spice shut down claims of cultural appropriation against Canadian rapper Drake and American actor/musician Chet Hanks, both of whom have incorporated Jamaican culture into their work and…

Stefflon Don On Jada Kingdom: ‘There Is Nothing to Rekindle’

British artist Stefflon Don has no interest in being bosom buddies with Jada Kingdom. In fact, she said they were never friends.  The ladies welcomed 2024 with scathing diss tracks…

Minister Marion Hall Says A Certain Reality Show Wanted Her Before Another Artist

Before she became a Christian in 2015, Minister Marion Hall said she was approached by producers of a certain reality show to join the cast.  Then Lady Saw—dancehall's leading woman—the…

Shenseea To Assist St. Elizabeth Residents Affected By Hurricane Beryl

Jamaican artist Shenseea, along with members of her team including co-manager Romeich Major, will be lending a hand to residents in St. Elizabeth who were badly affected by Major Hurricane…

Sia, Sean Paul’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ Certified 9X Platinum In The US

Cheap Thrills, the 2016 song by Australian singer-songwriter Sia and Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, is now certified 9X Platinum in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) issued…

Skillibeng Earns First Gold Certification In Canada With ‘Jump’

Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved a major milestone in Canada with his first gold-certified single, Jump, a song by South African singer Tyla which also featured American rapper Gunna. The…

Romeich Major Recalls How Shenseea Rose From Bottle Service To Dancehall Stardom

Shenseea's journey to becoming one of the top Dancehall artists is nothing short of inspiring, according to her manager, Romeich Major. In a recent interview on 'The Cut with Wayne…

Skillibeng, YG Marley Perform, Bob Marley Biopic Wins Big At BET Awards 2024

Dancehall artist Skillibeng and Reggae star YG Marley both performed at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. The Bob Marley: One Love…