Mr. Vegas Calls Buju Banton A Hypocrite for Criticising Afrobeats Lyrics
Singjay Mr. Vegas is calling Buju Banton a hypocrite for criticising the lyrical content of Afrobeats when his own dancehall catalogue promotes violence.
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Buju Banton Says He’s Pushing Back Tour Dates In 8 US Cities To 2025: “Haters Eat Your Heart Out”
Reggae heavyweight Buju Banton says he’s pushing back eight dates of his current “The Overcomer” tour to 2025, disappointing fans across the United States.
Popcaan Says Kendrick Lamar’s Music Not Welcome In His Presence: “Change That Station!”
A video of a visibly annoyed Popcaan ordering his associates to refrain from playing Kendrick Lamar‘s music in his presence has been making the rounds on social media.
Vybz Kartel Promises ‘Epic’ Return At First Concert In 14 Years At National Stadium
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is set to make a dramatic return to the stage after 14 years with his “Freedom Street” concert scheduled for New Year’s Eve, December 31, at Jamaica’s National Stadium.
Buju Banton Cancels Three More Dates On ‘Overcomer’ Tour. “It’s A Public Humbling,” Says Insider
Reggae superstar Buju Banton is the latest high-profile artist forced to cancel several dates of an arena tour in a crowded post-pandemic live entertainment marketplace plagued by elevated ticket prices and consumer spending fatigue.
Vybz Kartel’s 2011 Condemnation Of JPS Resurfaces Amid Public Outcry Over High Bills
A 2011 video of Vybz Kartel predicting the dismantling of the Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPS) monopoly on light and power has resurfaced, following a wave of public discontent over recent spikes in electricity bills on the island.
Sean Paul Honored With ‘Entertainer’s Key To The City’ Of New York
Grammy Award-winning artist Sean Paul was honored with the ‘Entertainer’s Key to the City’ of New York on Saturday.
Cutty Ranks Says Reggaetón Copycats Forced Him To Learn Spanish
Jamaican artist Cutty Ranks has spoken out against what he describes as a longstanding practice by some Reggaetón artists of translating Dancehall songs into Spanish and passing them off as their own.
Tahheer Laing Says Sting Still On, Not Competing With Vybz Kartel
Tahheer Laing, Director of Events at Supreme Promotions, the promoters behind the iconic Sting stage show, has confirmed that MC Nuffy will be the master of ceremonies for Sting on Boxing Day, December 26.
Popcaan, Ryan Gosling Look-Alike Comparisons Resurface On Twitter
Dancehall artist Popcaan’s “striking resemblance” to Canadian actor Ryan Gosling, who was named one of People Magazine’s 50 Hottest Bachelors in 2004, is once again a hot topic on social media, particularly on Twitter and The Shade Room.
DJ Tom Booked For Vybz Kartel Concert On December 31
DJ Tom is one of the selectors booked for Vybz Kartel’s first concert at the National Stadium on December 31.
Tina (Hoodcelebrityy) Samples ‘Pepperseed’ Riddim In New Song ‘Lover Man’
Dancehall singer Tina, formerly known as HoodCelebrityy, sampled Dave Kelly’s legendary 1994 Pepperseed riddim on her new single, Lover Man, which was released on Thursday.
Vybz Kartel Says He’s Returning To Guyana In 2025, Reversing Vow To Never Visit The Country Again
Vybz Kartel, the Jamaican Dancehall star recently released from prison, has announced plans to perform in Guyana in 2025, marking a reversal of his previous stance towards the South American and Caribbean country.
Cutty Ranks Recalls How Beres Hammond Diffused Tension With Penthouse During Career-Defining Moment
Dancehall veteran Cutty Ranks has shared a pivotal moment in his career, revealing how Reggae legend Beres Hammond’s timely intervention helped to smooth over tensions with producer Donovan Germain and ultimately shaped his path to success.
Luciano Decries Misuse Of TikTok, Reflects On Reggae’s Power To Guide And Inspire
Reggae icon Luciano has lamented what he says is the misuse of social media, particularly the TikTok platform, which people widely use to belittle, slander, and humiliate others.
Judge Sifts Through Witnesses In Dutch Prosecutors’ Appeal Against Jah Cure’s Attempted Murder Charge
A Netherlands judge is now hearing witnesses as Dutch prosecutors press their appeal against the acquittal of Reggae singer Jah Cure’s attempted murder charge.
Bugle Releases New Album ‘Apex’ With Capleton, Buju Banton, Damian Marley, And More: Listen
Reggae singer Bugle released his fifth studio album, Apex, via Evidence Music on Friday (August 23).
Cutty Ranks: Dancehall’s First ‘Gunman Lyricist’
Veteran Dancehall deejay Cutty Ranks recently reminded fans of his groundbreaking role in Dancehall history as the first artist to record a hard-core gun song.
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ ‘Stir It Up’ Certified Gold In The UK
Stir It Up, the iconic reggae track by Bob Marley & The Wailers, has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (August 23).
Toots & The Maytals’ ‘Pressure Drop’ Certified Silver In The UK
Nearly 55 years after its release, Pressure Drop, the seminal reggae hit by Toots & The Maytals, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.