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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

Jahmiel Shares Photo With Alkaline After Kartel Casts Doubt On His Loyalty

By Shirvan Williams Sat, May 2 2020, 11:28 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Jahmiel has seemingly responded to Vybz Kartel’s comical insinuation that he’s a GAZA spy in the MVP camp.

Buju Banton Teases His New Album ‘Upside Down 2020’

By Sheri-kae McLeod Fri, May 1 2020, 06:41 PM EST

Legendary dancehall artist Buju Banton has officially announced his upcoming album, “Upside Down 2020” in a new video message to his fans.

Dancehall Producer Turned Artiste T’Jean Is Recovering After Health Scare

By Shadae Stewart Fri, May 1 2020, 11:49 AM EST

Producer turned artist T’Jean Bennett is recovering in his St. Andrew home after being released from the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

Intence Dodges Questions On Skin Bleaching

By Alshane Brown Thu, April 30 2020, 10:12 PM EST

Rising dancehall star Intence has been under the spotlight recently for his banging tracks, his image and of course the controversy with veteran artiste Vybz Kartel.

Chronixx Shares How He Got His Name, First Time On Stage With Rolling Stone

By Shirvan Williams Thu, April 30 2020, 06:31 PM EST

Reggae star Chronixx was recently featured in the popular Rolling Stone Magazine in a video series called The First Time which asks artistes from different genres to recall their past achievements and milestones.

Dexta Daps Released After Three Weeks In Jail

By Dani Mallick Thu, April 30 2020, 06:09 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Dexta Daps has finally been released after spending over three weeks in police custody.

Spice Shares ‘Bedroom Bully’ Playlist To School LHHATL Star Shekinah Anderson

By Claudine Baugh Thu, April 30 2020, 05:15 PM EST

A very comedic exchange between dancehall artiste Spice and her friend Shekinah Anderson from Love and Hip Hop Atlanta is stirring laughs over on Twitter today.

Fans Think Anju Blaxx Blasted Aidonia’s Call For Peace In Dancehall After Kartel Fallout

By Claudine Baugh Wed, April 29 2020, 09:38 PM EST

Andrew Myrie, widely known in the dancehall community as Anju Blaxx for his music production services is talking out against hypocrites in the industry at a very peculiar time when ‘certain deejays’ are imploring for peace among one another.

Muslim Dancehall Artiste Lisa Mercedez Deletes Video, Apologizes After More Threats

By Shirvan Williams Wed, April 29 2020, 08:23 PM EST

Lisa Mecerdez, who recently caused a stir in Dancehall when she released a video for her song Shahada has apologized and removed the video from circulation.

Vybz Kartel’s Family Donates To Low-Income Families Hit By COVID-19

By Andre Cooper Wed, April 29 2020, 06:45 PM EST

Over two hundred low-income families across the Kingston, Jamaica region will benefit from an economic stimulus package provided through the family of the incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel through their foundation, UTG.The

Quarantine War Emerges Between Blak Ryno And Devin Di Dakkta

By Shirvan Williams Wed, April 29 2020, 05:48 PM EST

The quarantine period in Jamaica seems to be getting to deejays who are accustomed to touring and using their energies on stage.

Ding Dong-Inspired 8 ‘Dancehall Moves You Should Know’ TikTok Challenge Going Viral

By Sheri-kae McLeod Tue, April 28 2020, 10:22 PM EST

Now trending is one of the best ‘tan a yuh yaad’ activities you can do right now – a TikTok challenge that tests your skill at 8 popular dancehall dance moves.

Alkaline Tops Jamaica Music Charts With ‘Nah Fi Like’ Single

By Claudine Baugh Tue, April 28 2020, 03:24 PM EST

Dancehall adroit Alkaline debuted his new single Nah Fi Like a week ago on April 20th via VEVO and YouTube.

Flippa Mafia’s Brother Among 46 Deported To Jamaica

By Shirvan Williams Tue, April 28 2020, 11:02 AM EST

Flippa Mafia’s brother, Roger Davis was among the 46 Jamaicans who were deported back to the island last week.

Former Dutty Cup Crew Member Mr. Chicken Dies At 47 After Suffering A Stroke

By Shirvan Williams Tue, April 28 2020, 10:42 AM EST

In some sad and shocking news, Dancehall deejay Mr. Chicken, most famously known when he was a member of Sean Paul’s Dutty Cup Crew, died yesterday (Monday April 27th) at the age 47.

Macka Diamond Starts GoFundMe For Pregnant Moms In Need After Jodian Fearson’s Death

By Shirvan Williams Tue, April 28 2020, 10:28 AM EST

Macka Diamond has taken a proactive approach to help young pregnant women in Jamaica, following the death of a young mother, 24-year-old Jodian Fearon.