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Bounty Killer has responded angrily to the Government of Jamaica’s declaration of a 12-day period of mourning, and a “national day of mourning” for Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday, September 19.
Foota Hype and Skatta Burrell have weighed in on recent “shoot to kill” statements attributed to Minister of National Security, Dr.
A month ahead of National Heritage Week, Bounty Killer has declared folk icon Louise Bennett, National Hero Nanny of the Maroons, singer/actress Grace Jones and sprint legend Merlene Ottey his greatest Jamaican women of all time.
Vancouver-based LBC Studios, which specializes in cannabis-themed games, has created a new game featuring Reggae icon Bob Marley, under license from the Marley family.
Jamaican singer Shenseea says she would have no issue collaborating with Canadian rapper Drake, despite the false rumors that they were expecting a child.
Dancehall producer NotNice says he remains unexcited about the return of Sting this December. According to him, he is unimpressed with the new crop of artists who are being touted as the ones who will square off lyrically at the show, as, according to him, they are unlikely to deliver a proper clash and might allow their egos to get the better of them, and engage in physical combat onstage instead.
Popcaan and Post Malone may have a collaboration in the pipeline, according to the White Iverson rapper’s manager Dre London.
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas has requested preliminary injunctive relief against VP Records over their “continued collection of royalties” for several of his hit songs, which are the subject of a copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit.
Popcaan has earned his first platinum certification in Canada for I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times), a song by English music producer Jamie xx which also featured American rapper Young Thug.
Minister Marion Hall’s video of herself praying and ministering to officers assigned to the Ocho Rios police station in St.
Dancehall artists Skillibeng, Stefflon Don, and Kranium, and music producers Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor and Rvssian have joined the outpouring of condolences to the family of rapper PnB Rock, who was fatally shot during a robbery in Los Angeles on Monday (September 12).
Unlike some Jamaicans, including a few of his Dancehall compatriots, who have either remained mum, or rejoiced at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Sean Paul chose to maintain his usual neutral posture, expressing condolences to both his UK fans and family members.
“Hey Ne-Yo, stap tell di people dem lie, man.” That was the response from Dancehall producer NotNice when veteran journalist Anthony Miller told him that he was the one person who “can set the record straight” in relation to recent claims made by American R&B singer Ne-Yo that he had been open to Spice and Vybz Kartel’s use of his Miss Independent instrumental for their Romping Shop hit, from day one.
Jamaican singer Shenseea was one of the performers this year at Rolling Loud Toronto, where she stunted in a sharp bob and risque ensemble, which had social media in a tizzy.
British Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don says that regardless of streaming numbers, Spice alone has a claim to the title “Queen of Dancehall.”
Queen Of Dancehall Spice‘s ability to steer her own ship after severing ties with VP Records is being hailed following the first week showing of her sophomore album Emancipated.
Protoje has linked up Lila Iké again for the fourth single Late At Night off his upcoming album Third Time’s The Charm.
The man, who is accused of scamming millions of dollars from Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths, was remanded in custody until October 4 when he appeared in court on Wednesday.
A post by British-Jamaican Reggae singer Maxi Priest in which he expressed regret at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, while sharing photos of her in Ethiopia with Emperor Haile Selassie, has not gone down well with some of his Rastafarian followers.
Dancehall deejay Skeng will return to court on November 7, after having his bail extended when he appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday, September 8, 2022.