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Drake Salutes Jamaica On ‘Lemon Pepper Freestyle’, Hails Skillibeng On Rebooted OVO Radio

By Sasha Lee Sat, March 6 2021, 02:31 AM EST

Canadian rapper Drake owns the weekend once again after his fire new collab, Lemon Pepper Freestyle, dropped to rave reviews on Friday.

Mobay Dancehall Artist Fadagad Killed On Same Day He Dropped Video For ‘Jah Guide’

By Claudine Baugh Fri, March 5 2021, 09:33 PM EST

Up-and-coming Dancehall artist Fadagad has been killed, on the same day he released what may have been his best musical effort yet.

“Music Is Mathematics” For Sizzla Kalonji

By Shirvan Williams Fri, March 5 2021, 09:08 PM EST

Veteran Dancehall and Reggae entertainer Sizzla Kalonji has described his body of music as one which uses a formula, similar to mathematics, to reach the listeners.

How Did Beenie Man Ever Forgive Bounty Killer For This One?

By Sasha Lee Fri, March 5 2021, 10:07 AM EST

Bounty Killer is undeniably one of Dancehall’s most lyrical giants, and producer Skatta Burrell found some of his fighting words aimed at Beenie Man in the Sting archives.

Silent Ravers Denies Being Kicked Out From Ding Dong’s Ravers Clavers Dance Crew

By Claudia Gardner Thu, March 4 2021, 11:02 PM EST

Taje ‘Silent Ravers’ Pinnock is claiming that he has not been dismissed, nor has he even been contacted by Raver Clavers head, Ding Dong, about his appearance in a sexually explicit video.

Skip Marley’s ‘Higher Place’ EP No. 1 On Billboard Ahead Of Grammys

By Shirvan Williams Thu, March 4 2021, 09:50 PM EST

Skip Marley’s debut EP Higher Place came in at number one on the US Current Reggae Albums chart.

‘9th Night’ For Shabba Ranks’ Mother Breaks COVID Protocols

By Shirvan Williams Thu, March 4 2021, 09:41 PM EST

The memorial service for the mother of veteran dancehall artist Shabba Ranks, Constance Christie seems to have broken several COVID-19 protocols as Jamaica continues to battle the wrath of the coronavirus by extending curfews and lockdowns.

Vybz Kartel Reacts To Follower Who Wished ‘Lizard’s’ Fate On Son Likkle Vybz

By Shirvan Williams Thu, March 4 2021, 09:22 PM EST

Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel reacted to a perceived threat from an Instagram follower against his son Likkle Vybz, with death threats of his own.

Reggae Singer George Nooks Set For Trial On July 27 For Illegal Possession Of Cocaine

By Claude Mills Thu, March 4 2021, 05:11 PM EST

Reggae singer George Nooks will finally get the chance to clear his name when he heads to trial on July 27 to answer to charges of illegal possession of cocaine.

Quada Frustrated By Another Delay In Murder Case, To Return To Court On April 27

By Claude Mills Thu, March 4 2021, 05:04 PM EST

The prosecution failed to make full disclosure in the murder and arson case involving Dancehall artist Quada today in a scheduled hearing in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.

Rytikal Denied Bail, Trial Starts On March 24 For Illegal Gun, Ammo

By Claude Mills Thu, March 4 2021, 04:50 PM EST

Dancehall artist Rytikal was denied bail when he appeared in the Gun Court via Zoom this morning.

Elder Patriarch Carl Livingston Summons Bunny Wailer Family, Maxine Stowe To ‘Family Meeting’

By Claude Mills Thu, March 4 2021, 12:41 PM EST

Carl Livingston has summoned the Bunny Wailer family and manager Maxine Stowe to a 'family meeting' to discuss arrangements for the artist's funeral rites.

Nigerian Rapper Cruel Santino Previews New Collab With Koffee — Listen Here

By GNBJM Thu, March 4 2021, 11:42 AM EST

Nigerian multi-hyphenate rapper, singer, visual artist Cruel Santino has not-so-subtly hinted at an upcoming collaboration with Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Koffee.

Bounty Killer, Jamaicans Upset After Kanye West Receives Marcus Garvey Award: “Busta Rhymes Should Be Getting That”

By Sasha Lee Thu, March 4 2021, 09:56 AM EST

Black History Month closed on a sour note for some Jamaicans who took umbrage that rapper Kanye West received an award named after Jamaica’s first national hero, Marcus Garvey.