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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

Lila Ikè Calls For More Collabs Between Dancehall & Reggae Artistes

By Shirvan Williams Fri, May 29 2020, 03:06 PM EST

For Jamaican music to rise, there must be more collaboration between artistes in dancehall and reggae.

Intence Strongly Denies Allegations That He Got A ‘Schoolgirl’ Pregnant

By Shirvan Williams Thu, May 28 2020, 08:15 PM EST

Rising dancehall deejay Intence, who has been shooting up in popularity for about a year, is now trying his best to fan the flames of a social media scandal that allegedly involves a schoolgirl.

Foota Hype Claims He Made Konshens’ ‘Do Sum’n’ A Hit. No Says Konshens.

By Claudia Gardner Thu, May 28 2020, 06:55 PM EST

It was a very diplomatic Konshens who sought to let Foota Hype down easy after the dancehall selector took credit for Do 'Sum'n' being a massive hit in Jamaica.

Demarco Wants No Smoke With “Trouble Maker” Masicka, Suggests He Diss Vybz Kartel Instead

By Shirvan Williams Thu, May 28 2020, 12:27 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Demarco is now clearing the air following his clap-back to Masicka’s taunts by sharing how their beef really got started.

Lila Iké Tops Reggae Album Chart In The US With New EP ‘The ExPerience’

By Shirvan Williams Thu, May 28 2020, 10:48 AM EST

Rising songstress Lila Iké’s EP, The ExPerience, is off to a flying start and has been ranked the top-selling reggae set in the United States this week.

D’Angel Tries Her Hand At Comedy As News Anchor ‘Pamela Houston’

By Denieca Daniels Thu, May 28 2020, 03:40 AM EST

It seems D’Angel is trying her hand at just about everything these days, from fundraising to grooming classes.

Shenseea Shares These ‘Badly Timed’ Photos In Police Outfit After Death Of George Floyd

By Shirvan Williams Wed, May 27 2020, 08:54 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Shenseea has set Instagram ablaze and stirred controversy after she released some scorching photos of herself in a very modified police uniform.

Amanda Seales Sparks Viral Twitter Game About Beenie Man’s ‘Old Dog’ Lyrics

By Claudine Baugh Wed, May 27 2020, 05:57 PM EST

Still picking up the pieces from last Saturday’s epic ‘Beenie Man Verzuz Bounty Killer’ clash by producer Swizz Beatz, there is a whole new series of tweets fixated on the King of Dancehall.

Bounty Killer Talks New Music, Boost In Instagram Followers Since Verzuz Clash

By Claudia Gardner Wed, May 27 2020, 05:03 PM EST

It is perhaps now understandable why Bounty Killer was uncharacteristically smiling and laughing throughout the Verzuz clash and appeared perturbed about the possible outcome.

The Wife Of Bunny Wailer, Jean Watt, Is Missing

By Shirvan Williams Wed, May 27 2020, 04:33 PM EST

The wife of reggae legend Neville “Bunny Wailer” Livingstone, Jean Watt, is missing. According to reports, the 70-year-old woman has been missing since last Saturday, May 23.

Beenie Man Ready To Re-enter The US Market If Given The Chance

By Shirvan Williams Wed, May 27 2020, 01:38 PM EST

Beenie Man is hoping that his recent Verzuz battle with Bounty Killer will help to change Jamaican artistes' access to the US to perform.

Beenie Man Says Verzuz Critics Are ‘Badmind’

By Claudia Gardner Wed, May 27 2020, 01:18 PM EST

Beenie Man, while not addressing Matterhorn by name, said Verzuz provided a platform for the world to see himself and Bounty Killer play dancehall music.

Hot Frass And Flyght (Bluugo) Open Up About Their Feud & Diss Tracks

By Andre Cooper and Shirvan Williams Wed, May 27 2020, 12:54 AM EST

The inevitable lyrical war has begun between emerging dancehall artistes Hot Frass, and Flyght (formerly known as Bluugo) and some tough shots have been fired by both sides.

Demarco Claps Back At Masicka’s Diss On Instagram

By Shirvan Williams Tue, May 26 2020, 10:13 PM EST

A feud that started over six years ago has reignited, and it seems Dancehall artistes Demarco and Masicka intend to take it to the lyrical battleground once again.