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Sizza Kalonji is once again imploring upcoming Jamaican artists to ensure they secure their intellectual property and publishing rights, by engaging in deals that are beneficial to them and not onerous, as has been the fate of numerous entertainers in the past.
Dancehall and Reggae artist Spragga Benz says the “bigger heads” are plotting against him and fellow compatriot Buju Banton for their stances on COVID-19 and measures employed to fight the spread.
Fresh off of claims of corruption in the recent conviction of his son Dantay, Mavado is putting another Jamaican Judge on notice over a case involving disbarred real estate attorney Jennifer Messado, who allegedly defrauded the Dancehall artist three years ago.
Unlike his musical compatriot Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, who has not only dismissed any notion of taking the COVID-19 vaccine, but questioned the ‘uprightness’ of Rastas who are accepting inoculation, Reggae Legend Burning Spear has reportedly taken his two shots in New York.
The stream-driven Billboard Reggae Album chart remains largely unchanged this week as Sean Paul’s mega collaborative album, Live N Livin debuts at No.
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer is asking fans to keep their prayers up for Mavado and his teen son Dantay Brooks who was recently given a life sentence for a home invasion murder.
Dancehall star Skillibeng was spotted rubbing shoulders with Love & Hip Hop star Alexis Skyy over the weekend, but the festivities took a pause when the deejay was forced to address highly exaggerated reports of his death.
Eight years after Bunny Wailer and the Rastafari community labeled Adidas the “one stop central of Rastafari Cultural Abuse” and took steps to sue the German sportswear company for using his image and likeness on their shirts without permission, the corporation has released its new spring collection, dubbed “Essence” which it says is “honoring Dancehall”.
Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is demanding that the Government of Jamaica immediately close all of its ports, as a COVID-19 containment measure, similar to the one imposed in early 2020.
Dancehall artist Xklusive has been released from police custody. Attorney-at-law Oswest Senior-Smith, the lawyer representing Xklusive, explained that his client was released from police custody on Saturday.
Dancehall artist Kemar Highcon is catching heat for seemingly innocent posts of a light-skinned woman on Instagram as some incensed fans accused him of colorism.
Popular Ghanaian Dancehall artist Stonebwoy says he does not want his feud with Shatta Wale to end with either of them behind bars, like Dancehall star Vybz Kartel who has been in prison since September 2011 for murder.
Romeich Entertainment will be donating groceries to 50 families who are in need and he is also seeking to enlist other persons to come on board and mirror his act of philanthropism.
Paramount Chief High Priest and entertainer L.A. Lewis has declared that the bench warrant which has been issued to compel him to attend court is “unlawful”, and tantamount to “kidnapping”.
Verzuz has announced a Memorial Day Weekend rematch and Dancehall fans are speculating and hoping that The Doctor and The Warlord will be back for a second “Soundclash Edition”.
Reggae singer Nesbeth remains optimistic that his road manager Rowland ‘Drummie’ Drummond will recover from the grievous injuries he sustained in a brutal gun attack last week.
London-based social media personality and Dancehall artist Queenie Ladi Gangsta has finally snagged herself a husband.
Grammy-nominated Reggae artist Skip Marley hinted that he was in the process of collaborating with acclaimed songwriter-producer IzyBeats.
Over the years, Dancehall fans have come to know Miss Rhona — the no-nonsense, devoted Christian, and pastor mother of Dancehall superstar Popcaan — through his mentions of her in music and their funny videos and interactions on Instagram.
Dancehall veteran Red Rat is paying tribute to his beloved grandmother who has passed away. On Sunday, the singer, 43, shared two heartfelt posts on Instagram in which he revealed that his grandmother, who he affectionately called “Mommy Phylis,” had died.