Usain Bolt Reveals He Ran With Broken Teeth Throughout Track Career
Sprint legend, now Dancehall music producer, Usain Bolt recently revealed the harrowing experiences he had with poor dental care as a child.
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Konshens Speaks On His Mental Health Journey
The topic of mental health care has been one that resonates with Dancehall deejay Konshens, especially since he has had to fight through his fair share of depression, and cope with the loss of his older brother to suicide.
Shaneil Muir Splits From Good Good Production
Yamabella singer Shaneil Muir is set to leave the Good Good Production label come November 27.
Tiger’s Daughter Rhiality Welcomes Financial Help For Struggling Dancehall Icon
Dancehall artist Rhiality, the daughter of Dancehall icon Tiger, is pleased with the level of public support being given to her father in the wake of an appeal for financial assistance to help defray his medical expenses.
Koffee Shares Why Runkus, Bakersteez Are Her Favorite New Jamaican Artists
Jamaican singer Koffee, recognized in her own right as one of the most forward-thinking new-age artists in Reggae music, has named her compatriots Runkus and Bakersteez as two of her favorite new artists from the island.
Usain Bolt Statue Worth $250,000 Stirs Controversy In Florida
A proposed statue dedicated to retired sprint kingpin, now Dancehall music producer Usain Bolt, which is set to be erected in the city of Miramar in Florida, is stirring controversy.
Foota Hype Asks Spice For A Truce
The rift between Foota Hype and Spice deepened throughout Sunday, in a tit-for-tat which eventually saw the Dancehall selector calling for a truce, claiming he did not want to reveal things that could be detrimental to her children’s psyche.
Jada Kingdom Shades Starr Dawkins While Serving Sexy Bikini Bod
After being unfavorably mentioned in the new single Sponsor by social media personality-turned-recording artist Starr Dawkins, Dancehall singer Jada Kingdom has fired back by serving shade and some to-die-for looks on the ‘gram.
Kranium Mines More Gold, Platinum In Canada
New York-based Dancehall artist Kranium continues to bag more accolades in Canada. We Can, his 2017 collab with rapper Tory Lanez, is now certified Gold, while Nobody Has To Know, first released in 2013, was certified Platinum in the country in August.
Shenseea Says She’s “Doing Better” After Being Hospitalized
Dancehall star Shenseea is on the mend after revealing last week that she had been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness.
Racquel Jones Says Dancehall Music Sets The Standard For Abuse Against Women
In an attempt to support fellow female artist Spice against the negative backlash she’s been getting from some Dancehall colleagues and fans—after the announcement of her headlining a pride concert in Canada—Racquel Jones, an upcoming artist, has declared that Dancehall music has culturized the abuse of women, gun violence, and has set the tone for the main ills facing our society.
Foota Hype In Instagram ‘Jail’, Says Spice Has Anti-LGBTQ Lyrics Too
Foota Hype‘s Instagram page was shut down, hours after the Dancehall producer/selector ignored an ultimatum given by Spice to remove posts criticizing her for headlining the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival set for June next year.
Sean Paul Credits Mom For Putting Him On To Sia
Dancehall artist Sean Paul credited his mother for introducing him to the music of international singer Sia.
Ky-Mani Marley Expresses Interest In Playing Bob Marley In Upcoming Biopic
Ky-Mani Marley, Bob Marley’s son and actor, has expressed an interest in playing his father in the upcoming Paramount Pictures biopic based on the Reggae legend’s life and career.
Bounty Killer Recuses Himself From ‘Toronto Pride’ Discussion: “‘Can’t Believe Mi Eye’ Said It All”
Dancehall star Bounty Killer has recused himself from commenting on Spice‘s upcoming performance at the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival set for June 2022.
Spice Responds To Foota Hype, Sizzla’s ‘Toronto Pride’ Criticism: “I Don’t Discriminate!”
In grandiose fashion this morning, a strident Foota Hype expressed his love for Spice, but dismissed her demand that he remove a post in which the Dancehall producer expressed disappointment at her headlining the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival set for June 2022.
Shab Don Allegedly Offered Cop $2 Million Bribe
Embattled Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr. is celebrating his freedom after he was allegedly found with an illegal gun during a vehicular stop and search last month.
Ishawna Gets Clearance From Ed Sheeran For Re-Release Of ‘Equal Rights’
Dancehall star Ishawna is still basking in the goodwill extended to her by British pop star Ed Sheeran, who has recorded a new song with the Jamaican singer, and has also given her clearance to re-release her Equal Rights remix of his hit song Shape of You.
Iration Cops RIAA Gold Certification For ‘Falling’
Reggae-influenced rock band Iration has scored their second Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their song, Falling.
Usain Bolt Says Vybz Kartel’s Absence Ultimately Led To Dancehall “Losing Its Respect”
Retired Olympic athlete turned Dancehall producer Usain Bolt has posited that it was the vacuum left by incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel which, according to him, ultimately led to Dancehall ‘losing its respect’ on the world stage.