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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Capleton’s ‘Heights of Fire’ Album Hits 40M Streams with Star-Studded Features
Forty million streams for an album that isn't even out yet that's the kind of pre-release momentum that turns heads.…
Sean Paul Drops ‘Stand On Business’ Video Built on the Sleng Teng Riddim
Sean Paul is back with the official music video for "Stand On Business," and the choice of riddim here is…
50 Cent and Ebro Debate Who Held Back New York Rap
The conversation started playful, but it didn't stay that way for long. 50 Cent and Hot 97's Ebro went head…
Jay-Z Faces Setback as Appeals Court Questions Suit Against Tony Buzbee
A California appeals court is throwing serious doubt on Jay-Z's lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee, and the judges aren't holding…
Lil Durk Trial: Juror Dismissed for Bias During Slow Jury Selection
A prospective juror in Lil Durk's federal murder-for-hire trial was dismissed Friday after he told the court the defendants looked…
A Judge Just Greenlit Taking Chris Brown’s Tour Money to Cover a $13M Dog Attack Judgment
Chris Brown is out here selling out arenas, and a chunk of that cash might be heading straight to a…
MTV VMAs Removes Best Afrobeats Category After Three Years
The Moon Person for Best Afrobeats no longer exists. MTV quietly dropped the category from the 2026 Video Music Awards…
Tickets on Sale for Cardi B & Friends ‘Likkle Miss Drama’ at BZR WKND
Cardi B is heading to Jamaica's National Stadium, and the people behind BZR WKND want to make sure price is…
The Game Denies Dissing Kendrick Lamar on ‘The Documentary III’
The most eyebrow-raising move on The Game's new album isn't a verse, it's the feature. Dropping Drake on a hook while name-dropping Kendrick Lamar's GNX and his "Boogeyman" nickname across…
Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’ Breaks Into UK Spotify’s Top 10 Most-Streamed Albums
Masicka's "Forever Reign" has quietly pulled off something that most dancehall artists only dream about, landing as the 10th most-streamed album in the UK on Spotify for the August 14…
Skillibeng Fires Back at Masicka and Intence With Diss Track ‘Zapper’
Skillibeng did not wait long to respond. The artist has dropped "Zapper" today, a direct diss track aimed at both Masicka and Intence, and the dancehall community is already paying…
Quality Control Co-Founder Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Reportedly Hospitalized After Heart Attack
Pierre "P" Thomas, the man behind one of rap's most influential labels of the last decade, is reportedly fighting for his health right now. TMZ reports he suffered a heart…
Sean Paul & Chronic Law Lead Steve Gong’s Star-Studded ‘Well Wet’ Riddim
The most interesting thing about the "Well Wet" riddim from Steve Gong Production is not just who is on it, but how far apart some of these artists are in…
Ayra Starr’s ‘StarrGirl’ Is a Bold, Audacious Leap for Modern African Pop
Most artists making their third album play it safe. Ayra Starr did the opposite, and the result is 46 minutes of music that genuinely refuses to sit still long enough…
Beenie Man’s Eminence Snatches No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Albums Chart
Move over, everybody—the King has entered the chart. Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is sitting atop the U.S. iTunes Albums chart with Eminence, the veteran entertainer’s 20th studio album, released through…
Ayra Starr Surprises Fans at Moxy London Stratford Ahead of All Points East Festival
Multi-award-winning Afrobeats pop superstar Ayra Starr gave fans the ultimate surprise on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when she made an exclusive pop-up appearance at Moxy London Stratford. The exciting event…
