Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Kiprich
Kemar Jones, the man charged with breaking into an AirBnB rented by Marlon ‘Kiprich’ Plunkett, pleaded guilty when he appeared in court on Monday.
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Munga Honorable ‘Disappointed’ By Lengthy Postponement Of His Murder Trial
Dancehall artist Damian ‘Munga Honorable‘ Rhoden is disappointed that his murder trial has been postponed to February 17, 2025, after a declaration in the Home Circuit court today that the trial could not proceed because of ‘personal reasons’ presented by the artist’s lawyer Christopher Townsend.
Shenseea, Mavado Brought A Taste Of Jamaica To Afro Nation Miami 2023
Jamaican stars Shenseea and Mavado brought a taste of the island to the 2023 staging of Afro Nation during its U.S.
Alkaline Starts ‘Baderation’ Set In Guyana With Somber ‘Gone Away’
A sea of phone lights and a solemn rendition of Gone Away marked Alkaline’s opening set at ‘Baderation’ – Guyana’s Dancehall mega-concert on Saturday (May 27), as the star seemingly paid tribute to the 19 students killed in a dorm fire in the country last Sunday, May 21.
Dancehall Icon Sister Carol Wants More Women Headlining Shows In Jamaica: “The Thing Unbalanced”
“When I see a show wid 24 man, I don’t call it a show; I call it ‘a balls fest’.
Teejay Says Jamaicans Have A Taste For Depressing Songs: Recent Study Might Show Why
Dancehall star Teejay says Jamaicans appear to have developed a taste for songs with depressing lyrics, which focus on suffering and wretchedness, as opposed to happy, upbeat tracks.
Sister Carol Says Her 1996 Grammy Nomination “Came As A Shock”
Veteran Dancehall deejay Sister Carol — the first female Dancehall artist to be nominated for a Grammy — says the announcement of her Lyrically Potent album as one of the Recording Academy’s picks for the 1996 Best Reggae Album, came as a shock to her at the time.
Angelina Jolie Attends Calabash Literary Festival, Like A Regular Person
The fact that when American actress Angelina Jolie arrived at the Calabash Literary Festival yesterday, Jamaicans in attendance did not even bat an eyelid, has been a talking point since a video clip of the superstar walking into the Treasure Beach venue surfaced online.
Queen Ifrica Says Her Only “Lesbian Experience” Was When She Was Raped
The words lesbian and Queen Ifrica have been locking lips since last week when Minister Marion Hall claimed that she saw the singer buddying up with a lesbian DJ several years ago.
Queen Ifrica Confirms Split From Tony Rebel After 23 Years Together
After 23 years together, Reggae singers Tony Rebel and Queen Ifrica split over one year ago.
Teejay Shares Details On New ‘I Am Chippy’ EP, Clears Air About Beef With NY Promoters
Dancehall star Teejay says his upcoming EP, I Am Chippy – an eight-track project to be distributed by Ranch Entertainment and VP Records – is set to feature Skillibeng.
Clean Bandit, Sean Paul’s ‘Rockabye’ Certified 4X Platinum In The UK
Clean Bandit and Sean Paul’s Rockabye was today, May 26, certified 4X Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Popcaan’s ‘2 Cups’ Collab With Fredo, Tory Lanez Certified Silver In The UK
Jamaican artist Popcaan has earned his seventh Silver certification in the UK with 2 Cups, an inter-continental collaboration with British rapper Fredo and Canadian rapper Tory Lanez released in 2019.
Vybz Kartel Allegedly Being Mistreated After Found With Two Cell Phones In Prison
Vybz Kartel’s lawyer Isat Buchanan is looking into allegations that the incarcerated Dancehall artist is experiencing inhumane treatment at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston, this after the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) launched an investigation following the seizure of two cell phones from Kartel.
Shaggy Admits ‘Banana’ Song Was “Corny” But It Got 2 Billion Streams
Jamaican singer Shaggy recently admitted that he found his collaboration with Conkarah titled Banana to be corny, but he isn’t the least bit fazed as the song has surpassed two billion streams.
Aidonia Lists Musical Influences, But Vybz Kartel Omission Sparks Debate Among Fans
Dancehall artist Aidonia has hailed 21 musical veterans whom he said helped to mold him into the entertainer he is.
Patra, Tessanne Chin, And More React to Tina Turner’s Death
The Jamaican music fraternity is among those worldwide mourning the loss of legendary rock’n’roll star Tina Turner.
Shaggy’s ‘In The Mood’ First Week Album Sales Are In
In The Mood, the Soca-leaning EP from Dancehall megastar Shaggy, failed to enter any Billboard album chart following its release on May 12.
Teejay Says He Blocked A Dancehall Artist After They Requested US$5,000 For A Feature
Dancehall artist Teejay says some of his compatriots have tried to charge him up to US$5,000 to collaborate with him on his long-awaited debut album.
Skillibeng To Be Featured On Rapper Coi Leray’s New Album
Dancehall artist Skillibeng will be featured on American rapper Coi Leray’s new album titled Coi, which is set for release on June 23.