Skeng Pleads Not Guilty To Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
Dancehall deejay Skeng pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct and resisting arrest when he appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today.
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Ding Dong Says Jamaican Resorts Shun Violent Music Videos
Jamaican resorts are shunning the songs and accompanying music videos that glorify violent and criminal lifestyles and have banished such content from being aired on their properties, according to Dancehall artist Ding Dong.
“Put Some Respect On Our Name,” Chris Gayle Says He And Usain Bolt Should Be Appreciated For Their Music
Universe Boss Chris Gayle has reiterated his call for Jamaican music lovers and members of the Dancehall fraternity to embrace him and his compatriot Usain Bolt and show respect for their musical endeavors.
Skillibeng Says ‘Whap Whap’ Is A “Jamaican Cultural Thing”
While the Prime Minister of Jamaica feels that songs such as Whap Whap should not be allowed to define the island, Dancehall star Skillibeng says his hit track is actually inspired by Jamaican culture.
Sizzla Associate ‘Culture’ Killed At Judgement Yard
An associate of Reggae artist Sizzla, known as Culture, was shot dead in Judgement Yard in St Andrew on Sunday night.
Chris Gayle Says Some Dancehall DJs Withhold Play Unless There Is Pay
Cricketing legend, now Dancehall artist, Chris Gayle, says he has had to be “greasing the palms” of disc jockeys for them to showcase his songs in Jamaica, as due to his earnings and net worth, many look at him as a “money bag”, and therefore withhold play, unless there is pay.
Viral Fire Service Video Shows Skeng Still ‘Running The Block’ In Guyana
Guyana’s Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, M.P. may have banned Skeng from performing in the country, but from the looks of a viral pre-Father’s Day video featuring some Guyana Fire Service (GFS) personnel, the Dancehall star is still running the block.
Shab Don Reflects On Fatherhood
Embattled Dancehall producer Shab Don rarely gives a look into his personal life, however, in a series of Instagram posts last month, the Any Weather producer shared a moment with his daughter Linnae, as they celebrated her birthday.
Dancehall Fans Puzzled Over Security Minister’s Vow To Capture “Unruly Gang” Members
National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang stated yesterday that he, along with the Police and military, will be doing everything in their power to capture members of the “Unruly Gang”.
Macka Diamond Mum After OnlyFans Leak, Insider Says Its Time For Her To Retire
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond has, for the moment, chosen to remain silent after racy videos from her Only Fans account were leaked online.
Mr. Vegas, VP Records Fail To Settle Copyright Lawsuit Over Several Of His Hit Songs
On Monday, Mr. Vegas and VP Records told a New York court that they were unable to hash out a settlement in a lawsuit filed against the label over copyright infringement and breach of contract, among other things.
Senator Crawford Calls Guyanese Gov’t Ban On Skeng “Ridiculous”
Former Opposition Spokesman on Culture and Entertainment, Damion Crawford, is being rebuked by Jamaicans, after reports by Nationwide Radio that he described as ‘ridiculous’ the decision taken by the Guyanese government to ban artiste, Skeng, from performing at public events in the country.
Spice Honored By NYC Council Caucus
The Queen of Dancehall Spice continues to reign after being the first Jamaican to be honored by the New York City Council’s Black, Latino and Asian Caucus and the Power and Music Committee on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
Chronixx Offers Thoughts On What Drives Dancehall Forward
Jamaican superstar Chronixx says Dancehall is all about finding the next “baddest” thing, even if that means moving on from what may have worked before.
Twins Of Twins’ Tulox Says Grange Is The Only Politician In Jamaica Who Fights For Dancehall
Dancehall artist and songwriter Tu Lox has come out in strong defence of Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange after she came under scathing criticism from some Jamaicans, including opposition senator Damion Crawford following the abortion of the now reinstated National Festival Song Competition 2022.
Queen Of Reggae Marcia Griffiths Falls Victim To Fraudster
Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths recently fell victim to a fraudster, after she was reportedly scammed of almost $5 million in a bogus real estate deal, by the man, who was recently released from prison after serving nearly 12 years for fraud.
Dexta Daps, Dance Partner Clear The Air After Transgender Rumors Get Out Of Control
The controversy surrounding Dancehall artist Dexta Daps has been quelled after he and the Bahamian woman—with whom he shared a steamy encounter with on stage over the weekend—debunked the rumors that she was actually a man.
Shenseea, Skillibeng Called Up For Rolling Loud New York’s 2022 Line Up
Jamaican stars Shenseea and Skillibeng were revealed in the lineup for the 2022 New York installment of Rolling Loud, which is set to take place between September 23 and 25 at Citi Field in Queens.
Shenseea, Interscope Snub $10 Million ‘Lick’ Lawsuit, Judge Sets Deadline For Default Judgment
A US judge has today set a deadline for a motion of default judgment against Jamaican singer Shenseea and her label Interscope Records after there was no response to the $10 million copyright lawsuit brought by NY-based producer Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett over her Lick collab with rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Freddie McGregor Putting Finishing Touches On Last Album With Dalton Browne
Reggae artist Freddie McGregor will head back to Jamaica today after a successful show in London on Sunday.