Afro Nation Portugal 2026 Kicks Off: Burna Boy and Tyla Headline Day 1
Burna Boy headlining a festival is never a surprise at this point, but what makes Day 1 of Afro Nation…
Burna Boy Just Became the Most-Listened-To African Artist on Spotify and It’s All Because of Shakira
Burna Boy has hit 47.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making him the most-streamed African artist on the platform right…
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fever’ Just Got Certified Gold in the UK, His First Ever
Eight years after it dropped, "Fever" is still racking up hardware. Vybz Kartel's 2016 dancehall cut was certified Gold in…
Lil Wayne Apologizes After Missing Maine Tour Kickoff, Reschedules Show
Lil Wayne kicked off his 20+ Years of Carter Classics North American Tour with a no-show, missing the scheduled opening…
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A$AP Rocky Stopped His LA Show to Shout Out Son Riot in the Crowd
The sweetest part of A$AP Rocky's Kia Forum show in Los Angeles on June 27 had nothing to do with the setlist. Mid-performance, Rocky spotted his toddler son Riot in…
Aidonia Eyes New 2026 Project as ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Tops Caribbean Charts
Aidonia is not slowing down anytime soon. While most artists would coast after landing a chart-topping single, the 4th Genna is already locked in on what comes next, with his…
Marcia Griffiths & Beenie Man to Headline Jamaica Independence Celebration in Lauderhill
Over 20,000 Jamaicans call Lauderhill, Florida home, and this August they're getting a celebration that actually reflects that. Marcia Griffiths and Beenie Man are headlining the 64th Jamaica Independence celebration…
Mr Eazi Recruits Vybz Kartel For New Single “Lambo,” Announces Dre Skull-Produced Mixtape “Yard & Yanga”
Two of the most influential names on either side of the Afrobeats–dancehall divide are joining forces. Nigerian afropop star Mr Eazi and acclaimed producer Dre Skull have announced a dancehall-driven…
Christopher Ellis Celebrates Sound System Culture on Damian Marley-Produced ‘My Sound’
The most telling detail about "My Sound" isn't who made it, it's what it's actually about. Christopher Ellis built the track as a direct tribute to Jamaica's sound system culture,…
Tyla Signs Global Deal With Roc Nation Ahead of ‘APOP*’ Album
Tyla kicked off her Roc Nation era with a Times Square digital takeover, which is honestly a flex few artists get to pull off. The South African superstar has officially…
Kranium’s ‘We Can’ Featuring Tory Lanez Certified Gold by the RIAA
Kranium is out here collecting certifications on both sides of the Atlantic, and his latest one is a reminder that "We Can" had way more staying power than people might…
Kelissa Returns With First Album in Almost a Decade, ‘The Good Side of Things’
Nine years is a long time to sit with your next move, and Kelissa spent every bit of it intentionally. The reggae artist, sister of Grammy winner Keznamdi and partner…
Capleton To Perform In Canada For First Time In 16 Years
Capleton is set to return to a Canadian stage for the first time in 16 years after securing a work…
Remembering Bob Andy: Five Lessons From The Reggae Legend’s Life
Today marks six years since Bob Andy transitioned, but his impact as a singer and songwriter lives on through Reggae…
Grindsman Says He’s Seeking “Fair Share” From Vybz Kartel Over ‘Benz Punany’
Dancehall veteran Grindsman insists that he's not focused on Vybz Kartel's wealth but only wants fair compensation for the use…
Jah Cure Victim Speaks Out: “I Forgive Him, But I Will Never Forget”
Dutch concert promoter Nicardo ‘Papa’ Blake says he has "forgiven Jah Cure" following the October 2021 incident in which the…
Masicka Announces ‘Forever Reign’ Album Ahead of Barclays Center Headlining Debut
Masicka is dropping an album and headlining Barclays Center in back-to-back days, and the timing feels very much intentional. Forever…
Ayra Starr Teases New Album ‘Starr Girl’: ‘I’m Going To Make Music From My Experiences’
Ayra Starr isn't chasing trends on her next project — she's going inward. The Nigerian superstar sat down with Dotty…
YG Marley Drops New Single ‘Be Great’ Featuring Tahj Anwar
YG Marley is openly apologizing to his listeners for taking so long to drop music, a surprising move for an…
Davido Announces New Single ‘I Know Who I Be’ With South Africa’s Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay
Davido didn't just drop a release date — he dropped a declaration. His announcement for the new single "I Know…
Lauryn Hill Says Rohan Marley “Never Cheated” As She Marks His Birthday
Ms. Lauryn Hill publicly defended Rohan Marley against long-running rumors of infidelity while wishing him a happy birthday on Instagram.…
Vybz Kartel Meets Daughter Amani For First Time: “Humbled Me Deeply”
Vybz Kartel has met his daughter Amani for the first time, nearly two years after his release from prison. The…
Vybz Kartel Buys US$3.9 Million Mansion In Florida — See Photos
Vybz Kartel’s real estate spree has hit Parkland, Florida, where the Dancehall star has purchased a US$3.9 million mansion on…
Bounty Killer, Dexta Daps And Blakkman To Uplift Seaview Gardens With Benefit Concert On March 29
Dancehall artists Blakkman, Dexta Daps and Bounty Killer will headline the third staging of the Seaview Gardens Community Assistance Project…
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Masicka Announces ‘Forever Reign’ Album Ahead of Barclays Center Headlining Debut
Masicka is dropping an album and headlining Barclays Center in back-to-back days, and the timing feels very much intentional. Forever Reign lands on August 14, and then the Jamaican dancehall…
Tems Scores Fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart With ‘What You Need’
Tems now has four No. 1s on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, and the path she took to get there is genuinely unlike almost anyone else's in recent memory. "What…
Davido Announces Sixth Studio Album ‘ORIADE’ for July 31, 2026
Davido didn't just drop a release date, he dropped a cinematic moment. The Afrobeats superstar revealed his sixth studio album, ORIADE, is arriving July 31, 2026, through a visually striking…
Ding Dong Leads Dancehall Representation at the 2026 BET Awards
Ding Dong showed up to the 2026 BET Awards not just as an attendee but as the face of dancehall on one of the biggest nights in Black entertainment. While…
Shane O and Complex Ricki light up the summer with ‘Different Ways’
The buzz started long before the song dropped. After teasing snippets of Different Ways on social media, rising dancehall star Complex Ricki watched anticipation snowball into one of the hottest…
Ziggy Marley Is Calling for the Next World Cup to Go Back to Africa
Ziggy Marley didn't just congratulate the continent and move on. After nine African nations made history by advancing to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, he used…
Lauryn Hill Receives BET’s Living Legend Icon Award as Marley Children Lead Tribute
The moment that probably hit hardest at the 2026 BET Awards wasn't the big names or the spectacle — it was Zion Marley performing a reggae-inflected version of "To Zion,"…
Nigy Boy Is Taking Club MECA on August 6 and He’s Not Playing About It
Nigy Boy just made it official — he's hitting Club MECA live on August 6, and the announcement came straight from the artist himself with the kind of energy that…
Ziggy Marley Announces Full Dates for Joint Fall Tour with Gov’t Mule
Ziggy Marley just dropped the full schedule for his upcoming fall tour with Gov't Mule, and the pairing alone is enough to raise eyebrows in the best way. The tour…
Buju Banton Headlines UBS Arena New York on July 18 with Skillibeng, Lila Iké & More Just Added
Buju Banton just made his July 18 UBS Arena show in New York a whole lot harder to skip. The reggae patriarch announced a fresh wave of additions to the…
