The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
UB40’s cover version of Lord Creator’s 1970 song Kingston Town has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the trade body representing the UK’s recorded music industry.
Dancehall artist Valiant has explained that his intention was not to disrespect Rastafarians with his new song titled Rasta. The North Carolina deejay was speaking during a recent interview on Zip 103 FM’s Zip Code, when he was asked to respond to criticisms from Reggae Grammy-winner Kabaka Pyramid about the controversial track.
Mr. Vegas and Reggae label VP Records have agreed to end a lawsuit over the Dancehall star’s claims of copyright infringement, breach of contract, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment, according to court records filed Thursday (March 16).
Dancehall deejay Macka Diamond is over the subsector of the internet that is more preoccupied with Grammy-winning artist Koffee flying coach than her well-being following an alleged altercation on an American Airlines flight on Thursday.
Voicemail, once a trio, proves that they are still a force to be reckoned with, even after the tragic loss of group member O’Neil Edwards over a decade ago.
Wiz Khalifa’s Bob Marley tattoo is going viral, but not for the reasons you think. While the legendary Reggae singer has been a go-to for tattoo-lovers in Hip-Hop and many other spaces, his appearance on Wiz Khalifa’s seemingly pedicure-deprived left foot has left fans trolling the Black and Yellow artist, while mourning Bob’s “fate.”
After several months, Queen of Dancehall and Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta star Spice got candid about the health scare that she experienced in the Dominican Republic following cosmetic surgery late last year.
Queen of Dancehall Spice is back with her first single of 2023, God A Bless, following a major health scare late last year, and a viral Instagram post earlier this week, in which she appeared to be pregnant.
Dancehall star KipRich is thanking his lucky stars after recovering his chain and US$25,000 Rolex on Thursday.
Grammy winner Koffee was released on Thursday afternoon after being questioned by US immigration authorities regarding her alleged involvement in an altercation during an American Airlines flight, from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston to Miami, earlier in the day.
Jamaican singer Shenseea and American singer and actress Chloe Bailey are the first two “dynamic, badass women” featured in Ebony Magazine’s ‘Women Who Rule Break’ series, in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Dancehall artist Valiant has seemingly responded to recent criticism of his music, chalking it all up to a case of “bad mind.”
Dancehall/Reggae superstar Buju Banton and daughter Abihail Myrie seem to have buried the hatchet, with the Destiny singer recently sharing a heartwarming daddy/daughter moment on Instagram.
Jamaican singer Shenseea recently responded to naysayers who believed she was ditching her authentic Jamaican accent. “Somebody seh mi nuh have an accent nuh more.
Fyah Mumma Queen Ifrica recently added the 2023 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards’ Reggae & Dancehall Music Entertainment Icon Award and Hall of Fame Induction to her list of accolades.
Valiant is again the subject of a fiery debate in Jamaica, this after a letter to the Editor from a university student was carried in The Gleaner, voicing objection to the Dunce Cheque singer performing at this weekend’s UWI Mona Carnival, on the basis that his songs “promote scamming, violence and drugs”.
Dancehall star Popcaan has officially announced his ‘Great Is He’ European tour, set to get underway in Salle Pleyel, Paris, on Saturday, May 6.
Chance The Rapper touched down in Jamaica and has already linked up with the Unruly Boss Popcaan as he plans a Jamaican staging of the Black Star Line Festival.
Valiant’s ‘slack’ references in his new song titled Rasta have not gone down well with Reggae Grammy-winner Kabaka Pyramid.
Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley’s presence was missed even more on Sunday (March 12) as several of his family members commemorated what would have been his 32nd birthday.