Drake’s Team Says ‘Not One Iota of Truth’ to ‘Janice STFU’ Theft Lawsuit
A producer says he still has the original stems for the hook on "Janice STFU," and he thinks they prove…
Lil Baby Reveals ‘Fresh’ Tracklist and November 6 Release Date With Future and Young Thug Reunion
Lil Baby didn't drop a slick graphic or a cryptic teaser to announce his next album. He went old school…
Masicka Announces Deluxe Album Dropping December 4
Masicka has never been one for long speeches, and his latest announcement keeps that streak alive. In a post on…
Shaggy Teases a ‘Boom Body’ Remix With a Four-Word Rallying Cry
Shaggy skipped the press rollout entirely. He went straight to social media with "BOOM BODY remix, run it up 💥,"…
Latest News
Damian Marley’s ‘No Better Riddim’ Lands in U.S. iTunes Reggae Top 5 as ‘Good Morning’ With 450 Hits No. 2
The most surprising stat from Damian Marley's big weekend might be a video chart. "Good Morning," his new link up with dancehall artiste 450, went straight to No. 1 on…
Blaqbonez Releases Fifth Album ‘NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME’ Featuring Asake, Victony and Ruger
Blaqbonez finally has a No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, and he clearly isn't letting the moment cool off. The song that got him there, "CHANEL" with Asake,…
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for Orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s Murder
Even from behind bars, Duane "Keffe D" Davis was apparently still thinking about his own screen time. Prosecutors say the former Compton gang figure talked about making a TV show…
Asake Sells Out London’s O2 Arena for the Third Time on ‘In God We Trust’ World Tour
One man watched Asake close his London show with "Gratitude" and simply burst into tears, caught on camera by someone a few seats away. That clip spread fast the next…
Songwriter Avi Hirschfield Sues Drake and UMG Over ‘Janice STFU’ Chorus
Avi Hirschfield says he found out his chorus was on a Drake record the same way everyone else did, by pressing play. The Grammy winning songwriter claims he heard "Janice…
Vybz Kartel Teases ‘The Sun’ With a December 18th Preorder
Vybz Kartel isn't wasting words. His latest Instagram post is just a hashtag, a sun emoji, a date and a call to action: "#thesun ☀️ December 18th Preorder Now." That's…
‘I’m playing chess’: 119 responds to injunction in widow’s defamation case
Blogger Milton “119” Wray insists he has made a tactical move rather than suffered a defeat after the Supreme Court ordered him to make seven videos private pending the outcome…
Captain Kirk, the ‘Bad Boy of Radio’ gets a birthday salute from reggae’s finest
Radio broadcaster Captain Kirk found himself on the receiving end of the tributes as reggae artistes, broadcasting colleagues and loved ones gathered in South Florida to give “The Bad Boy…
Bryan Michael Cox Says Usher and Chris Brown Duet Album Is Taking Shape
A joint album from Usher and Chris Brown appears to be moving closer to reality. According to producer and songwriter…
Dudus Coke’s Release Date Moves to 2029 After Alleged Prison Fight With Diddy
Christopher "Dudus" Coke will now have to wait until January 2029 to walk free from a federal correctional institution in…
Damian Marley Puts ‘Education First’ as Son Elijah Steps Into the Family’s Musical Legacy
If you've been spinning Damian Marley's new "No Better Rhythm" juggling rhythm, you've already heard the next Marley on record.…
Patra Opens Up on Years of Depression and Winning Back Her Share of Her Masters
Patra, the dancehall star behind Queen of the Pack and Center of Attraction, has revealed that she walked away from…
The 12 Best Lovers Rock Songs of All Time
Picture a blues party in South London around 1979. The lights are low, the sound system is pushing out a…
The 12 Best Ska Songs from Jamaica’s First Wave
Before dancehall had a name, and before rocksteady and reggae slowed the pulse, Kingston danced to ska. It was the…
IBlack Lion puts roots and ownership at the heart of reggae revival
After more than 25 years in music, IBlack Lion is taking charge of his next chapter—one rooted in reggae, creative…
DJ Tygga Ty aims high with Shining Star Riddim
DJ Tygga Ty is putting his dance-floor instincts to work on the Shining Star Riddim, a new compilation led by…
The 12 Saddest Reggae Songs Ever Recorded
Reggae has always known how to hurt. Beneath the one drop and the warm bass, the music carries grief, exile,…
12 Best Reggae Covers That Rival (and Sometimes Beat) the Originals
Jamaica has always treated other people's songs as raw material. In the sound system days, selectors hunted American R&B records…
The 12 Best Reggae Wedding Songs, From the Aisle to the Last Dance
Every Jamaican wedding has a moment when the formal speeches give way to the bassline, the aunties find their feet…
‘I’m playing chess’: 119 responds to injunction in widow’s defamation case
Blogger Milton “119” Wray insists he has made a tactical move rather than suffered a defeat after the Supreme Court…
More News
Federal Prison Officials Deny Reported Fight Between Diddy and Christopher “Dudus” Coke
The Bureau of Prisons says the fight never happened, but it still won't say how Diddy ended up in an ambulance with a head injury. That gap is now the…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Transferred to New Prison Amid Reports of Special Privileges
Hennessy cognac, a contraband phone, and fellow inmates allegedly paid to make his bed and give him massages. Those were the claims swirling around Sean "Diddy" Combs last month, and…
A$AP Rocky Releases Long-Awaited ‘Shroom Clouds’ Ahead of ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Disc 2
For a song that spent years living in concert clips and fan uploads, Shroom Clouds finally has a proper home. A$AP Rocky put the track on streaming platforms on October…
Diddy Accuser Clayton Howard Withdraws 12-Hour Confinement Claim in Civil Suit
Clayton Howard, the man who says he was hired for Diddy's so-called freak-off encounters, now says parts of his own story were wrong. In a signed declaration, Howard acknowledged inaccuracies…
Nas Urges Artists to Stop Chasing Trends and Honor Black Music’s Roots in Open Letter
Nas can't stop thinking about a grave nobody can find. In a new open letter, the Queensbridge rapper pointed to Robert Johnson, the Delta blues musician whose final resting place…
Ziggy Marley Returns To Puerto Rico For El Patio Lounge Show
Ziggy Marley isn't headed for an arena on his next stop in Puerto Rico. He's booked into the El Patio Lounge in Dorado, a setting that puts one of reggae's…
Stylo G Starts a One-Week Countdown, and Takes Aim at the “Tesco Lifestyle” Crowd
Stylo G isn't easing into his next release. He's opening with a jab. "Dem Tesco lifestyle boy deh not in my league 😉" is the line he tucked under his…
Offset Hospitalized After Being Shot in Florida, Spokesperson Says He Is Stable
Offset is in a Florida hospital after being shot Monday evening outside one of the busiest casino resorts in the state. His spokesperson says the Migos rapper is stable, though…
Drake Passes 17 Billion Spotify Streams in 2026 and Breaks a Billboard Record
A Drake album sitting at No. 116 on the Billboard 200 just jumped all the way to No. 2. That leap belongs to HABIBTI, pulled back into the spotlight by…
Cutty Ranks Drops New Single ‘Tapout’ Praising Vybz Kartel
Cutty Ranks has a new single, and the caption he chose to announce it might get more attention than the song itself. Rolling out "Tapout" on Instagram, the veteran deejay…
