Three Deaths, Three Funerals: KipRich Calls 2026 “One of the Roughest Years” After Losing Newborn, Father and now Grandmother
Dancehall artiste KipRich is facing an extraordinary period of grief after losing…
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry Reveals Brain Injury, Memory Loss and Why She Is Suing Miss Universe
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has revealed that she has no memory…
“There Is No One King. The Only Other Person Above Me Is Really Sean Paul” — Shaggy Talks Streams, Dancehall’s Throne and Global Impact
Shaggy has weighed into dancehall’s long-running debate over its “kings”, arguing that…
Cars, Crime, Money and Women: Dancehall Has Jamaica’s Youth in Its Grip — But What Is the Culture Teaching Them?
Cars, crime, money and women. These are among the recurring themes being…
“You Have All the Stories”: Professor Hope Challenges Vybz Kartel to Create the Album That Will Define His Legacy
Vybz Kartel may have already conquered controversy, incarceration, international stages and one…
Damian Marley to Receive Honorary Doctorate from The University of the West Indies for His Contribution to Culture
Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae artiste Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is set to add…
Agent Sasco To Be Honoured For Contribution To Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-Winning, Platinum-Certified Album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
Dancehall star Agent Sasco is set to receive major recognition for his…
Shabba Ranks Goes to War for His Music, Files Lawsuit Against the Publishing Arm of Greensleeves Records
More than three decades after helping to shape the sound of modern…
A Trip to the Laundromat Ends in Tragedy as Dancehall Artiste Powerman’s 25-Year-Old Son Fatally Stabbed in Brooklyn
Veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Powerman is grieving the death of his 25-year-old…
“I Have No Enemies”: Govana Talks Alkaline and Masicka, Slams ‘Waste Bloggers’ and People Who Watch Others Hoping They Fail
Dancehall star Govana has taken aim at what he describes as a…
“Respect the Art and the Artist”: Rytikal Warns Producers Against Releasing Old and Unreleased Music Without Clearance
Dancehall artiste Rytikal is drawing a firm line around his catalogue, warning…
Vybz Kartel Says Modern Dancehall Is Still Falling Short Internationally, Urges Young Acts to Get Creative and Solve the Genre’s Global Struggle
Vybz Kartel has delivered a blunt assessment of modern Dancehall, arguing that…
D’Yani Breaks Into British Mainstream Radio as ‘Dutch Pot’ Gets Officially Playlisted on BBC 1Xtra
D’Yani has secured a major career breakthrough in the United Kingdom after…
Five Years Later, Pop Superstar Rihanna Vibes to Rytikal’s ‘Chosen’, Breathing New Life into the Dancehall Anthem
Five years after Chosen emerged as one of the songs that helped…
Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Partner Kasi Bennett During His 40th Birthday Celebration
Jamaican sprint legend and businessman Usain Bolt gave guests, and social media, an…
Stephen Francis’ Legacy Lives On: Government Announces UTech Scholarship in Honour of Legendary Jamaican Coach
Stephen Francis’ legacy will extend beyond the track and into the classroom,…
“One of the Roughest Years”: Kiprich Mourns Father Death Months After Losing Newborn Baby
Dancehall artiste Kiprich, real name Marlon Plunkett, is facing another devastating loss…
Keznamdi’s Grammy-Winning Album and 2017 EP Jump 91 Spots on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart Following ‘Beach Inna Bondage’ Documentary Nomination
Keznamdi’s campaign to defend public access to Jamaica’s beaches is producing an…
Four Decades, Five Grammys, Nearly 20 Albums: Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Musician to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
From Benin to the global stage, Angélique Kidjo is about to make…
Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed Again, Entertainer and Co-Accused to Return to Court on September 9
Flippa Moggela will have to wait another month for his next court…
Caribbean Music Awards Heads to Trinidad After Three Years in Brooklyn, Expands into a Three-Day Celebration
The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards is making its biggest move since its…
Fresh Legal Battle Looms for Squash: Florida Woman Files Lawsuit for US$30,000 Just Months Before His Release From Prison
Dancehall artiste Squash is facing fresh legal trouble just months before his…
Etana Says She ‘Cried’ Watching Elephant Man Push Longtime Associate Fahya Off Stage in Now-Viral Incident
Reggae songstress Etana has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding dancehall…
Keznamdi’s Beach Inna Bondage Documentary Earns Caribbean Film Awards Nomination Following National Debate on Jamaica’s Beach Access
Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi's documentary collaboration Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for…
Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder to be Honoured With Reggae Icon Award at Jamaica’s Independence Grand Gala
Dancehall heavyweights Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder have been named the 2026 recipients…
Nairobi Officially Overtakes Kingston as Vybz Kartel’s Top Streaming City on YouTube After Years of Unwavering Support from Kenya
Kingston may be the birthplace of Vybz Kartel, but Nairobi has become…
Govana’s Guinness Deal Goes Caribbean-Wide as Brand Expands Partnership Across Four New Markets
Dancehall artiste Govana has secured another major career milestone after Guinness renewed…
Flippa Moggela Co-Accused Becomes First to Plead Guilty in U.S. Drug Case Ahead of August 10 Court Date
The U.S. federal drug conspiracy case involving dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela has…
Dancehall Artiste Najeeriii Earns Spot on Billboard’s Prestigious 2026 ’21 Under 21′ List
Jamaican dancehall artiste Najeeriii has secured one of the music industry's most…
‘Never Doubt Yourself’: Valiant Responds to Critics as Social Media Erupts Over His ‘Dancehall Column’ and ‘King’ Remarks
Dancehall star Valiant has responded to critics after social media erupted over…
Only Four Jamaican Albums Have Reached the Billboard Reggae Chart in 2026, with Vybz Kartel Scoring the Highest Debut
Despite Jamaica producing a steady stream of album releases in 2026, only…
“I’m One of Dancehall’s Columns”: Valiant Believes He Could Be Dancehall’s Next King Within Two Years
Amidst an interesting year that has seen him dominate Caribbean charts with…
Sister Nancy, Marion Hall, Lady G and Lila Iké to Receive Keys to Paterson in Historic Jamaica Day Honour
Four of Jamaica's female entertainers are set to receive one of Paterson,…
Sean Paul and Skatta Burrell Score Major Netflix Win as Dancehall Powers the Soundtrack for Kevin Hart’s New Movie ’72 Hours’
The Jamaican genre is once again taking centre stage on the global…
Squash Receives Third Sentence Reduction; Artiste Scheduled to Leave U.S. Federal Prison in November
Dancehall entertainer Squash has received another reduction to his U.S. federal prison…
Bounty Killer Road Renaming Ceremony Set for July 28 as Wenchman Road Becomes Rodney Price Drive
Dancehall icon Rodney "Bounty Killer" Price is set to receive one of…
Derrick Morgan vs Queen Ifrica: Supreme Court Sets December Hearing for High-Profile Defamation Lawsuit
The legal battle between ska legend Derrick Morgan and his daughter, reggae…
Prosecution Urges Court of Appeal to Uphold Ninjaman Conviction, Calls Killing ‘A Well-Organised Assassination’
The Crown has asked Jamaica's Court of Appeal to uphold the murder…
Demarco Pulls Out of Reggae Jam Festival 2026, Cites Unfulfilled Contractual Obligations
Dancehall star Demarco has withdrawn from Reggae Jam Festival 2026, alleging that…
Dexta Daps Teases New Album, Eyes Exciting New Chapter Ahead of Dream Weekend Return
Dancehall star Dexta Daps has confirmed that his next album is nearing…
Ninjaman, Son and Co-Accused Fight Life Sentences as Appeal Court Hears New Arguments
Dancehall icon Desmond 'Ninjaman' Ballentine, his son Janiel Ballentine and co-accused Dennis…
Boom Boom Named Magnum Tonic Wine Brand Ambassador After More Than 30 Years of Championing Dancehall
After spending more than 30 years promoting Jamaican dancehall culture around the…
Key Witness in Music Producer Shab Don’s Triple-Murder Case Faces Double-Murder Trial in the U.S. This November
Jahreme 'J-Man' Shelton, an associate of Dancehall artiste Squash whom prosecutors intend…
U.S. Judge Throws Out Squash’s Civil Suit Seeking His Immediate Release as Artiste’s Sentence Further Reduced by 15 Days
Dancehall artiste Squash has suffered a setback after a U.S. federal judge…
Fantan Mojah’s Family Warns Public Against Fake Fundraising Campaigns Following Singer’s Death
Just one week after the death of reggae singer Fantan Mojah, his…
“It Was Getting Hard”: Dexta Daps Reveals He Was About to Quit Music Before His Mother’s Words Changed Everything
One conversation with his mother may have changed the course of dancehall…
Masicka Reflects on 438: “I Was More Aggressive and Expressive”, Says New Album Represents a Different Stage of His Life
As anticipation builds for Forever Reign, Masicka is reflecting on where it…
Chronic Law Breaks Silence After Arrest: Claims He Is Being ‘Repeatedly Targeted and Harassed’, Says Media Is Damaging His Reputation
For the first time since his latest arrest in the United States,…
36 Years After Topping the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Maxi Priest’s ‘Close to You’ Earns UK Silver Certification
Nearly four decades after its release, Maxi Priest’s legendary hit “Close to…
Vybz Kartel Earns First UK Gold Certification as Nigerian Star Mr Eazi and Dre Skull Tap Dancehall Icon for New Afrobeats Anthem
Vybz Kartel’s global resurgence continues to gain momentum after the dancehall superstar…