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Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Appeal Gets December Court Date
The most quietly consequential detail in Drake's ongoing legal saga is not the beef itself, it's the argument his lawyers…
Judge Tosses 15-Count Federal Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A federal judge has dismissed a 15-count lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, not because of a lack of allegations, but…
Dirt Rocc Recalls Orlando Anderson’s Death Row Encounter
The detail that hits hardest in Dirt Rocc's latest VladTV sit-down is not the violence itself, but how he found…
Luciano Honoured with Lifetime Legend Award at Boisdale Music Awards
Luciano just picked up a Lifetime Legend Award at the Boisdale Music Awards, and the way he announced it a…
Bounty Killer Is Calling Out the Fuckery New Social Commentary Track Coming Soon
Bounty Killer doesn't waste words. The dancehall veteran just announced a new social commentary track called "F%CKERY" is on the…
Blvk H3ro Brings the Strictly Good Vibes Tour to Los Angeles on October 3rd
Blvk H3ro is hitting Los Angeles on October 3rd, and if his own words are anything to go by, the…
Mario Sanchez Says Lefty Gunplay May Face Safety Concerns Performing in the Bay Area
Mario Sanchez believes Lefty Gunplay could face safety concerns if the Los Angeles rapper were to perform in the Bay…
Skepta Announces Album ‘Fork in the Night’ and Teases ‘Innocent Smile’ Remix
Skepta has confirmed that a new album titled "Fork in the Night" is on the way, while dropping hints that…
Reggae Loses Its Heartbeat: Bass Great Jackie Jackson Dies
Veteran bassist Clifton “Jackie” Jackson, whose deep, unmistakable bass lines powered some of the most enduring recordings in ska, rocksteady and reggae, died on Wednesday morning following a lengthy hospitalisation.…
Journalist’s widow has filed defamation claim and an injunction against blogger Milton Wray
Patrice Hussey-Malcolm, widow of the late journalist Dervan Malcolm, has filed a defamation claim against Milton Wray, operator of the YouTube platform The 119 Channel, asking the court to restrain…
Koffee Drops ‘Ova So’ With Zero Warning
Koffee just let "Ova So" loose on the world, and the announcement was about as low-key as it gets. A single Instagram post, four words, and a megaphone emoji that's…
Protoje Drops ‘Love Overflow’ Music Video Filmed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The last thing you'd expect from a reggae music video is a skate session through Addis Ababa, but that's exactly what Protoje is bringing with "Love Overflow." The visual directed…
OutKast Takes Ovrkast to Court After Rapper Misses Agreed Name-Change Deadline
The twist here is not that OutKast filed a lawsuit, it is that there was already a deal in place. According to court documents, Oakland rapper Silas Wilson, who performs…
Serani, Ding Dong, Raz & Biggy Turn ‘Skip To My Luu’ Into a Dancehall Dance Anthem
The first thing you notice about "Skip To My Luu" is that it was never built to sit still. Serani linked up with Ding Dong, Raz and Biggy and made…
Stanley and the Turbines Founding Member Knollis Watson Dies
Knollis Watson, one of the founding members of Jamaica's beloved mento group Stanley and the Turbines, has died, with his son, reggae singer Real VI, confirming the news. Watson passed…
2Pac Murder Trial to Become True-Crime Documentary Following Keffe D Conviction
The most surprising part of this story is not that a documentary is being made about 2Pac's murder. It is that the director, Marian Mohamed, wants audiences to laugh. "I…
