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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

‘Lizard’ Comment Evokes Vybz Kartel And Gaza Fans’ Anger

By Claudia Gardner Sat, June 6 2020, 09:37 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his Gaza Nation clashed with a follower on Thursday over a comment about ‘Lizard’, the man he was convicted of murdering.

TeeJay Loses Two Close Friends In St. Andrew Double Murder

By Shirvan Williams Fri, June 5 2020, 03:15 PM EST

Shocking deaths have rocked the Up Top and Romeich Entertainment family after it was confirmed that TeeJay’s close friends ‘Grimmy’, considered his right-hand man and ‘Afro Man’, were shot dead in St.

“I’m Dad, Not Bro,” Mr. Lexx Checks 18-Year-Old Son

By Sade Gardner Fri, June 5 2020, 01:59 PM EST

Caribbean parents have long held the crown for enforcing mannerism, and as much as he’s the ‘swag dag diggy’ deejay on stage, Mr Lexx is no different.

Jahvillani A Father? Leah Tavares-Finson Tags Him In IG Post Revealing Baby

By Denieca Daniels Fri, June 5 2020, 01:52 PM EST

It looks like Dancehall artiste Jahvillani may be a new dad. The dancehall artiste was recently tagged in a post which seems to suggest that he is a father.

‘Best of Beenie Man’ Album Back On Reggae Billboard Charts Following Veruz Clash

By Shirvan Williams Fri, June 5 2020, 11:24 AM EST

Veteran dancehall artiste Beenie Man’s already illustrious career is experiencing a revival since his appearance alongside fellow veteran artiste Bounty Killer on the May 23 Instagram Live Verzuz series.

Bounty Killer Says Racism Is The Real Reason His US Visa Was Taken Away

By Claudia Gardner Thu, June 4 2020, 09:20 PM EST

Bounty Killer has indicated that he is taking on the fight for another cause, this time he says it’s against racism.

Tanya Stephens Defends Koffee For Speaking Out On George Floyd

By Shirvan Williams Thu, June 4 2020, 08:44 PM EST

The comments section of a Jamaica Star article on dancehall artistes’ response to the unfortunate death of George Floyd in the US has drawn an explicit laden video response from veteran dancehall songstress, Tanya Stephens.

Vybz Kartel Declares Himself Dancehall’s Greatest Trendsetter Ever

By Claudia Gardner Thu, June 4 2020, 08:13 PM EST

Vybz Kartel is a man known for not downplaying or minimizing his musical achievements, so it was no surprise to many when digital music distribution company Zojak Worldwide, which distributes his music, released a note from the Worl’ Boss in which he blew his own trumpet about his unsurpassed contribution to dancehall culture.

Fans May Never See A Clash Between Shenseea & Jada Kingdom, Here’s Why

By Shirvan Williams Thu, June 4 2020, 07:58 PM EST

Most dancehall fans are aware that Shenseea and Jada Kingdom don’t see eye to eye. Here's why they may never fully go head-to-head in a clash.

Dexta Daps Wants Jamaican Government To Implement Social Distancing Measures In Jail

By Sade Gardner Thu, June 4 2020, 03:46 PM EST

Dexta Daps is pleased with how the Jamaican gov't has approached the coronavirus pandemic.

Gage Claims Vybz Kartel Is Holding Back His Career

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 3 2020, 07:11 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Gage has taken to social media to lash out at what he says is a negative bias towards him in the industry because of Vybz Kartel.

Vybz Kartel Calls For Justice For Jodian Fearon As He Honors George Floyd

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 3 2020, 06:28 PM EST

As tensions continue to rise in the US following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police on May 24, dancehall artistes have been weighing in on the situation.

Spice Takes Knee At Peaceful Protest In Atlanta

By Devi Seitaram Wed, June 3 2020, 05:46 PM EST

‘Queen of Dancehall’ Spice was spotted in a Black Hypocrisy t-shirt along with other peaceful protesters in Atlanta, where she is presently living.

Shenseea Gets Dragged For Old Comments On Black Hair On ‘Black Out Tuesday’

By Denieca Daniels Wed, June 3 2020, 05:20 PM EST

It is shaping up to be a bad week for dancehall artiste Shenseea, who can’t seem to catch a break as she tries to promote her work.

Yanique Curvy Diva To Launch Catering Venture On Friday

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 3 2020, 12:54 PM EST

If anything the coronavirus has taught us about dancehall artistes is that they are resilient and innovative.

Deno Crazy Thanks Govana For Career Boost After ‘Hamants Convo’

By Shirvan Williams Wed, June 3 2020, 12:44 PM EST

Young and upcoming Jamaican comedian Deno Crazy is happy that he was given the chance to boost his already thriving career by appearing on popular dancehall artiste Govana’s “Hamants Convo” series.