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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

TeeJay Fans Stoke Feud By Painting Over Alkaline’s Face In Rosalie Community

By Claudine Baugh Wed, April 8 2020, 09:07 PM EST

Spirited fans of the Up Top Boss TeeJay seem to be holding deep grudges towards Vendetta’s commander-in-chief Alkaline.

Dancehall Artiste Dexta Daps Arrested For Alleged Shootings And Gang-Related Activities

By Devi Seitaram Wed, April 8 2020, 07:05 PM EST

Popular Dancehall Artiste Louis Grandison more popularly known as Dexta Daps, was trending on social media on Wednesday afternoon but not for his usual raunchy and sexy lyrics.

Dancehall Aritste Benji Hype Recovering Well From COVID-19

By Shirvan Williams Wed, April 8 2020, 12:54 PM EST

US-based Dancehall artiste Benji Hype, who is known for his 2018 track, That’s How It Goes, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Vybz Kartel Shares Details On New Album, ‘Of Dons & Divas’

By Shirvan Williams Wed, April 8 2020, 12:41 PM EST

It seems nothing can keep dancehall’s Worl’ Boss down. Vybz Kartel, who recently had his appeal for freedom denied, has shared details of a new double album called ‘Of Dons & Divas‘.

Drake Previews New Song With Popcaan That Sounds Hot – Listen

By Shirvan Williams Wed, April 8 2020, 11:17 AM EST

The long awaited and highly anticipated new song between Drake and Popcaan, may soon hit the airwaves after Drake teased a bit of what it would sound like on his Instagram live.

Vybz Kartel Responds To Mr. Vegas’ Disappointment Over Treatment Of ‘Lizard’

By Lavah Smith Wed, April 8 2020, 10:38 AM EST

On the heels of the announcement of the loss of Vybz Karel’s appeal, fans and commentators alike are commenting/ voicing/ posting their two and three cents on the issue.

Denyque Shares Inspirational Message After Near-Death Delivery Of Second Child

By Andre Cooper Wed, April 8 2020, 10:11 AM EST

Dancehall songstress Denyque, in a revealing Instagram post, says she had experienced an almost near death experience after safely delivering her second child.

Koffee Gives A Scintillating Virtual Performance At Levi’s 5:01 Weekday Live

By Andre Cooper Tue, April 7 2020, 02:54 AM EST

Jamaican Grammy award winning singjay, Koffee was featured by popular American clothing chain, Levi’s, last Monday night (April 6) performing a slew of hit songs.

Vybz Kartel Blazes The Jamaica Star For ‘Bad’ Reporting

By Shirvan Williams Mon, April 6 2020, 04:50 PM EST

Vybz Kartel has taken aim at the Jamaica Star for an article they printed on April 3rd, 2020 that described his former home in Havendale as a dump.

Foota Hype May Be Released From Miami Immigration Detention Soon

By Shirvan Williams Mon, April 6 2020, 04:38 PM EST

Foota Hype has some renewed hope that he may be released from a US immigration facility soon.

Vybz Kartel Spotted Walking In New Prison Yard Video

By Dani Mallick Mon, April 6 2020, 02:30 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel was spotted in a new video making the rounds on social media today.

Popcaan At The Center Of Double Beef With Jah Vinci And Jafrass

By Latoya Collins Sun, April 5 2020, 01:57 PM EST

International Dancehall entertainer Popcaan has become the center of two separate online feuds with fellow Dancehall artistes in less than a week.

Elephant Man Finally Out Of COVID-19 Quarantine & Now At Home

By Claudine Baugh Sun, April 5 2020, 01:51 AM EST

While some may say any press is good press, this hasn’t been the case for dancehall artiste Elephant Man lately.

Vybz Kartel Calls On Fans To Stay Strong As The Gaza Nation Expresses Outrage At Appeal Denial

By Shirvan Williams Sat, April 4 2020, 07:14 PM EST

Fans in the Dancehall world collectively breathed a sigh of disappointment yesterday after it was revealed that Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer would not be a free man.

Family Says Voice Note Of ‘Lizard’s Mother’ Crying Damnation On Vybz Kartel Is Fake

By Shirvan Williams Sat, April 4 2020, 07:00 PM EST

Not everyone is saddened by the fact that Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer was not freed yesterday following the Jamaican Court of Appeal’s decision to deny his appeal.

Vybz Kartel Loses Appeal Case But Sentence Might Be Reduced

By Dani Mallick Fri, April 3 2020, 11:00 AM EST

The three member panel of judges at the Jamaican Court of Appeal have dismissed the appeal case by dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his three co-convicts who were sentenced for murder.