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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

Jada Kingdom Sends Condolences To Shenseea Following Her Mother’s Death

By Devi Seitaram Fri, June 26 2020, 07:47 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom reacted publicly to the news that her arch-rival Shenseea lost her mother on Thursday.

‘It’s Gonna Be Real Dancehall,’ Damian Marley Is Executive Producer For Bounty Killer’s First Album In 18 Years

By Claudia Gardner Thu, June 25 2020, 09:20 PM EST

Damian Marley will be the executive producer of Bounty Killer’s upcoming album.

Just How Does Vybz Kartel Record Music From Prison?

By Dani Mallick and Shirvan Williams Thu, June 25 2020, 07:55 PM EST

Many Dancehall fans have questioned how Vybz Kartel, who has been in prison on a murder conviction since 2011, continues to record and release new music.

Vybz Kartel Is Confident He Will Finally Get Justice At The UK Privy Council

By Shirvan Williams Thu, June 25 2020, 06:36 PM EST

Vybz Kartel is confident that he will be out of prison soon as he firmly believes justice will be served, and his murder charge will be overturned by the UK’s Privy Council.

Yanique Curvy Diva Hints At New Music Following Instagram Hiatus

By Denieca Daniels Thu, June 25 2020, 06:05 PM EST

Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett has hinted that she would be dropping some new music soon. Barrett made the announcement after returning to Instagram on Wednesday (June 24) following a four-month hiatus from the social media platform.

Bounty Killer Foundation Donates Wheelchair To Teen With Cerebral Palsy

By Denieca Daniels Thu, June 25 2020, 05:57 PM EST

The Bounty Killer Foundation donated a wheelchair along with some cash to a Linstead, St Catherine teen who has cerebral palsy.

I Waata Is Being Accused Of Stealing ‘Reebok’ Concept From Chemistry Boss

By Shirvan Williams Thu, June 25 2020, 11:05 AM EST

There’s never a dull moment in dancehall and as with any other genre, there will always be accusations of musical theft.

Shenseea’s Mother Dies, Tributes Pour In

By Shirvan Williams Thu, June 25 2020, 10:39 AM EST

In some tragic news, Shenseea’s mother has passed away. The grief-stricken artiste took to her Instagram to share the news and her feelings about the devastating event.

Foota Hype Claps Back At ‘Haters’ Over Rented Rolls Royce

By Claudia Gardner Thu, June 25 2020, 10:12 AM EST

Dancehall selector Foota Hype had some choice Jamaican curse words for his ‘haters’ whom he said tried to rain on his parade, on Father’s Day.

Quada Gets Bail Extended In Murder Case

By Devi Seitaram Thu, June 25 2020, 01:42 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Quada appeared before the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Wednesday in the ongoing case where he is charged for the murder of Miguel Williams, 30, in Sterling Castle Heights, St, Andrew on April 17, 2019.

Dancehall Fans Call Ding Dong To Action, Romeich Wants A Song Called ‘Dust’ Now!

By Claudine Baugh Wed, June 24 2020, 09:46 PM EST

Romeich Major of Romeich Entertainment headed out on the streets of Jamacia today, utterly unaware of how severe the effects of the Sahara Desert were.

Trump’s Visa Clampdown Has The Dancehall Industry Watching Closely

By Alshane Brown Wed, June 24 2020, 07:49 PM EST

United States President, Donald Trump, has issued an executive order that extends his visa ban to December 31, 2020.

Dancehall Star Aidonia To Get His Own Strain Of Marijuana, Fans Get To Name It

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 24 2020, 06:57 PM EST

Dancehall star Aidonia hasn’t been releasing a lot of new music, and it appears this is because he’s been working on other green endeavors.

Bounty Killer And Agent Sasco Tease Dancehall Fans With A ‘Deadly’ Collab

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 24 2020, 06:16 PM EST

It seems two of dancehall’s heavy hitters may be getting together for another exciting collab. Both Bounty Killer and Agent Sasco posted pics of themselves standing outside the Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston.

Buju Banton Counts Down New Album With Second Episode Of The Road To ‘Upside Down 2020’

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 24 2020, 05:24 PM EST

Veteran dancehall artiste Buju Banton has been burning the midnight oil as he prepares for the release of Upside Down 2020.

Vybz Kartel Attempts To Take Appeal To The UK Privy Council

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 24 2020, 04:40 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his other co-convicts are officially seeking to have their appeal heard by the Privy Council in the UK.

Koffee Comes In For High Praise From Buju Banton

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 24 2020, 02:45 PM EST

Jamaican sensation Koffee came in for high praise from dancehall legend Buju Banton during his interview with popular US radio station Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning.