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Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dead At 81
International reggae icon Jimmy Cliff passed away after a battle with pneumonia which followed a seizure. He was 81. In…
Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor Donates 5000 Care Packages, $2M To Utech
Jamaican producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, who is the head of Billboard King Records, partnered with the University of Technology, (UTECH)…
Soca Star Alison Hinds, Reynolds Entertainment Agency In Hot Water Over Cayman Fiesta Non-Appearance
Reynolds Entertainment Agency, one of the principal organisers of Cayman Fiesta in the Cayman Islands, has refuted allegations of 'unprofessionalism…
Joe Lickshot Is Dead
Music personality Errol 'Joe Lickshot' Dacres died earlier this week. The well-known figure in the reggae and dancehall music, had…
Buju Banton’s Spat With Minister Daryl Vaz Gets Political
A major brouhaha that developed between Grammy-winning deejay Buju Banton and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz over relief supplies has begun…
Lila Iké To Face Trial For Disorderly Conduct On February 12
Grammy-nominated Reggae singer Alecia 'Lila Iké' Gray and her co-accused Shennelle Moore will face the music on disorderly conduct charges…
Vybz Kartel, Lila Iké, Keznamdi, Mortimer And Jesse Royal Nominated For ‘Best Reggae Album’ At 2026 Grammys
Lila Iké's Treasure Self Love, Vybz Kartel's Heart & Soul, Keznamdi's BLXXD & FYAH, Mortimer's From Within, and Jesse Royal's…
Broadcaster Barry G, Who Kickstarted Yellowman And Beenie Man’s Career, Died Of Pneumonia At Age 70
Iconic radio broadcaster Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon, the man who helped to kickstart King Yellowman and Beenie Man’s careers, died…
Jah Cure Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder
Reggae singer Jah Cure will have to spend even more time behind prison walls after Dutch prosecutors successfully overturned his earlier manslaughter conviction and secured a harsher ruling for attempted…
Mavado’s Son, Dantay Brooks, Arrested On Assault, Firearm-Related Charges
Mavado's son, Dantay Brooks, has been arrested again in Jamaica, just months after his murder conviction was overturned, and just a week after his superstar father arrived on the island.…
Chuck Fenda Conquers Costa Rica During Limon Carnival
Rastafarian firebrand Chuck Fenda delivered a marquis performance in front of a packed audience during the recent Limon Carnival held at the JAPDEVA Fair Ground in Limon, Costa Rica over…
Sean Paul, Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ Certified Triple Platinum In The UK
Sean Paul and Dua Lipa’s hit single No Lie has officially been certified triple Platinum in the United Kingdom. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the 2016 R&B-tinged reggae-pop…
Jah Cure Now Faces 9.5-Year Prison Stint In The Netherlands
Today (October 11) may be Jah Cure’s birthday, but the Love Is singer is facing serious legal trouble in the Netherlands. Dutch prosecutors have asked the Court of Appeals to…
Shabba Ranks’ ‘Mr. Loverman’ Certified Silver In The UK — His First BPI Award
Shabba Ranks’ 1992 single Mr. Loverman is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, his first certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to the BPI, the track was…
Damian Marley’s ‘Welcome To Jamrock’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s landmark single Welcome To Jamrock has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, nearly two decades after its release. According to the British Phonographic Industry…
Future Fambo Says He’s Embracing Christianity After Suffering “Mild Heart Attack”
Veteran dancehall artist Future Fambo had an ephiphany after suffering a mild heart attack on Sunday in New York. The Rum and Red Bull singer said that he is considering…
