Reggae legend Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott died this morning following a cardiac arrest. He was 65 His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed to The Gleaner that the veteran singer passed away at 4:46 this morning at a hospital in Broward, Ft Lauderdale, Florida. He was initially diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019, but for the last six […]
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VYBZ KARTEL HIGH TICKET SALE PRICES LEAVE FANS PUZZLED
Vybz Kartel is set to make his return to the U.S. stage next month with a show taking place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Many may have to be ‘band their bellies” to afford the exorbitant cost of the tickets. They took to social media to express their shock and comparing his seat rates to another […]
Read MoreSquash to be deported to Jamaica
Dancehall star Squash may be deported to Jamaica as he is now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 33-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, is being held at the Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami as of March 5. This development follows his February 24 arrest […]
Read MoreDerrick Morgan is fighting to beat aggressive cancer
Now, more than ever, ska great Derrick Morgan will have to be “rougher than rough, tougher than tough” as the onetime rude boy who helped shape the sound of ska in the 1960s has been hit with a dire cancer diagnosis. Music sources have confirmed that ska great Derrick Morgan is currently undergoing treatment for […]
Read MoreKette Drum singer Determine is dead
Well-known reggae singer Determine, known for the iconic Kette Drum song, passed away today after a long battle with cancer. Paula Francis, one of his closest friends and mother of some of the singer’s children, confirmed his passing in a tearful conversation. “I cannot talk now, but it’s true, he had cancer,” she managed to […]
Read MoreWho is Travis Ellis, the main suspect in Barbara Gayle’s death?
WHO IS TRAVIS ELLIS? Travis Ellis, the main suspect in the murder of journalist Barbara Gayle, worked as an assistant to a gardener who operated in the Caymanas Country Club Estates communities. Police detectives have confirmed that the main suspect in the murder of veteran journalist Barbara Gayle was held on Wednesday evening, hours after […]
Read MoreIjahmar expresses his love for ‘Polo’
Dancehall lyrics have long declared the importance of fashion in the genre. From oversized garments to rasta colours to the co-opting and repurposing of luxury brands, dancehall has always been obsessed with fashion. That is why dancehall singjay Ijahmar believes that his latest fashion-obsessed single, Polo, is the club banger he needs to elevate his […]
Read MoreReggae Boyz player Jorginho James assaults wife- while out on bond
Former Reggae Boyz Jorginho James is to face a Texas court in October after assaulting his wife Crystal James — again — while out on bond. The 30-year-old who made his senior debut for Jamaica at age 17 while attending Kingston College in 2012, was seen in a viral video, punching his wife repeatedly while […]
Read MoreTina hits Billboard R & B/Hip Hop chart with Roses
Dancehall artiste Tina a.k.a Hood Celebrityy — scores her second Billboard entry with Roses, which enters the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart at #40. Roses is the first single from her recently released sophomore album Tina vs Hood Celebrityy, which was released in May via The KSR Group. She said her inspiration for Roses was the […]
Read MoreVybz Kartel set to make epic return with Freedom Street
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel will have his first public appearance in 14 years at his “Freedom Street” concert scheduled for New Year’s Eve, December 31, at Jamaica’s National Stadium. “To my fans, this concert is for you. Freedom Street is not just a return – it’s a statement,” Kartel said. “I’ve been waiting for this […]
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