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Beenie Man Reclaims the Big Stage as Dancehall King Rolls Into New Arena Era

Beenie Man is making up for lost time. Following the restoration of his U.S. visa, the self-proclaimed “King of Dancehall” has embarked on a high-profile new chapter, returning to major…

Flippa Mafia Drug Case Delayed; New Court Date Set for September 9

Dancehall entertainer Flippa Mafia will have to wait a little longer for the next chapter in his ongoing drug case after proceedings were delayed at the request of the parties…

Latoya Shea believes that the Let There Be Light Academy can power Jamaica’s Next Generation of Creators

Jamaica has spent decades exporting its culture to the world, producing musicians, engineers, filmmakers and other creatives whose influence has travelled far beyond the island’s shores. Now, the founder of…

Mr. Vegas Awarded Order of Distinction as Jamaica Honours Dancehall and Reggae Icons

After nearly three decades of delivering chart-topping hits and flying Jamaica's musical flag around the world, Mr. Vegas is receiving one of his country's highest national honours. The dancehall veteran,…

‘He Was Ready to Take on the World’: Jamaican Entertainment Community Mourns Ras Ajai After Fatal Shooting

The Jamaican entertainment industry is struggling to come to terms with the violent death of reggae artiste and actor Brian "Ras Ajai" Boucher, whose life was cut short in a…

Rytikal Sparks Summer Frenzy With Explosive ‘Surato Juggling Medley Mix’

When seven of dancehall's most exciting voices collide on one riddim, the result isn't just another release—it's an event. Dancehall heavyweight Rytikal leads the charge on the explosive Surato Juggling…

Squash’s Prison Sentence Reduced Again, Release Now Set for November

Incarcerated dancehall artiste Squash has received another reduction in his U.S. prison sentence, bringing his projected release date forward to November 26, 2026. The latest adjustment means the entertainer, whose…

Queen Ifrica-Derrick Morgan libel lawsuit set for Supreme Court battle on December 11

The long-running legal battle between ska legend Derrick Morgan and his daughter, reggae singer Queen Ifrica, has gathered momentum after a Supreme Court judge ordered that the matter be fast-tracked,…