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Buju Banton’s ‘Too Too Bad’ Holds a Second Week on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
The more surprising detail buried in this chart update is not that Buju Banton is still on the Billboard Reggae…
Beenie Man Reclaims the Big Stage as Dancehall King Rolls Into New Arena Era
Beenie Man is making up for lost time. Following the restoration of his U.S. visa, the self-proclaimed “King of Dancehall”…
Flippa Mafia Drug Case Delayed; New Court Date Set for September 9
Dancehall entertainer Flippa Mafia will have to wait a little longer for the next chapter in his ongoing drug case…
Latoya Shea believes that the Let There Be Light Academy can power Jamaica’s Next Generation of Creators
Jamaica has spent decades exporting its culture to the world, producing musicians, engineers, filmmakers and other creatives whose influence has…
Mr. Vegas Awarded Order of Distinction as Jamaica Honours Dancehall and Reggae Icons
After nearly three decades of delivering chart-topping hits and flying Jamaica's musical flag around the world, Mr. Vegas is receiving…
‘He Was Ready to Take on the World’: Jamaican Entertainment Community Mourns Ras Ajai After Fatal Shooting
The Jamaican entertainment industry is struggling to come to terms with the violent death of reggae artiste and actor Brian…
Rytikal Sparks Summer Frenzy With Explosive ‘Surato Juggling Medley Mix’
When seven of dancehall's most exciting voices collide on one riddim, the result isn't just another release—it's an event. Dancehall…
Squash’s Prison Sentence Reduced Again, Release Now Set for November
Incarcerated dancehall artiste Squash has received another reduction in his U.S. prison sentence, bringing his projected release date forward to…
Queen Ifrica-Derrick Morgan libel lawsuit set for Supreme Court battle on December 11
The long-running legal battle between ska legend Derrick Morgan and his daughter, reggae singer Queen Ifrica, has gathered momentum after a Supreme Court judge ordered that the matter be fast-tracked,…
Squash Associate Jahreme “J-Man” Shelton Set for November Jury Trial in Florida Double-Murder Case
Jamaican national Jahreme "J-Man" Shelton, an alleged associate of dancehall artiste Squash, is scheduled to stand trial before a Broward County jury on November 9, 2026, in connection with a…
Billboard-charting producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor ‘replaces himself’ at #1 on US reggae iTunes chart, makes reggae history
Billboard-charting producer Kemar "Flava" McGregor has added another remarkable chapter to his growing list of achievements after his latest compilation, Riddim 91, knocked his own 'Kiss of Judas' reggae crossover…
Buju Banton’s Too Too Bad Debuts Strong as Dancehall Icon Returns to His Hardcore Roots
Reggae heavyweight Buju Banton has made an emphatic return to his dancehall roots with the release of his 13th studio album, Too Too Bad, which debuted at No. 3 on…
Power Struggle Erupts Over Fantan Mojah’s Legacy After Singer’s Death
Just days after the death of reggae singer Fantan Mojah, a bitter dispute has erupted over who has the authority to manage the late artiste's affairs, with rival camps exchanging…
Nicki Minaj Sued for $229K in Unpaid Legal Fees After Copyright Case Ends in Settlement
The lawsuit didn't show up in a courtroom first. It showed up taped to the gate of Nicki Minaj's California mansion, which is the kind of detail that makes a…
Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Show Delayed After Ticketless Fans Rush Entrances
The show didn't start until after midnight, and the reason had nothing to do with production issues. Hundreds of people without tickets tried to force their way into Jay-Z's Yankee…
Burna Boy and Shakira’s World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ Tops Both Billboard Global Charts
The most surprising thing about "Dai Dai" hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 this week is not that it got there, but how long it took. The FIFA…
