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After almost 13 years behind bars, Vybz Kartel will perform live at Jamaica’s National Stadium this New Year’s Eve. In a new interview the dancehall star speaks about how incarceration changed his views on life, his first ever Grammy nomination, and why he thinks Drake won the battle with Kendrick Lamar.
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Popcaan performs at Wireless Festival 2025 - Day Three
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Popcaan Pleads With British Airways to Find Custom Ring He Left on Flight: 'Y’all Can Help Out'

Popcaan left his custom '#UnrulyState' diamond ring in the seat-back pouch on a BA flight and is urging the airline to help him get it back.

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Buju Banton is Back with a New Album and Tour 'You Can't Trap Dancehall'
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Buju Banton Returns With a New Album and Major Dancehall Tour

From Real Rock riddims to the ‘trap dancehall’ debate, Buju’s new album and tour prove why he’s still guarding dancehall’s roots.

Vybz Kartel with New Dancehall Classic, 'God & Time'
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Vybz Kartel Returns With New Dancehall Album ‘God & Time’

Fresh off his prison release, the Worl’ Boss returns with a star-packed album, a defiant new mindset, and another bid for dancehall dominance.

Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole's Classic 'Give It Up To Me' Returns to Charts After 20 Years
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Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole’s ‘Give It Up to Me’ Is Climbing the Charts Again

The 2006 track is seeing a resurgence thanks to TikTok and streaming, pushing it back onto the charts nearly two decades later.

Spice Pivots from Gospel Back to Dancehall with 'Clean & Fresh'
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Spice Returns to Dancehall With ‘Clean & Fresh’ After Gospel Detour

Spice returns to her dancehall roots with 'Clean & Fresh,' following a gospel release earlier this year inspired by faith and personal transformation.

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Legendary Reggae Drummer Sly Dunbar Dies at 73

Dunbar, known as one-half of the duo Sly and Robbie, was also a co-founder of Taxi Records.

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Chronic Law on stage holding a microphone, wearing a cap and a colorful jacket, pointing into the crowd.
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Dancehall Artist Chronic Law Currently in ICE Custody, Reason Unknown

Information on the detainment remained scarce as of this writing.

Spice 'The Queen of the Dancehall' Drops Visuals for Gospel Track, 'God Don't Play About Me'
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Spice Steps Into Gospel With ‘God Don’t Play About Me’

The dancehall star unveiled a faith-driven release inspired by a deeply personal chapter in her life and career.

Sister Nancy in a yellow outfit and headscarf holds a microphone. Jay-Z, in a tuxedo, smiles at an event.
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Sister Nancy Praises Jay-Z's Sampling of 'Bam Bam': 'Everybody Else Was Cheap'

Hov sampled the iconic hit for his 2017 track "Bam."

Alex Ocho291 days ago
(L) Jamaican artist Mr. Vegas in a Gucci hat and sunglasses. (R) Beyoncé performing in a black and white outfit with long blonde hair.
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Mr. Vegas Claims Beyoncé Scrapped an Album Because She Was ‘Pissed’ Over Leak

The Jamaican dancehall artist worked with Beyoncé on the track "Standing on the Sun."

Alex Ocho339 days ago
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Ryan Castro wearing a black sleeveless shirt and red shorts, Manuel Turizo in a beige shirt and shorts, enjoying the sunny day on a boat.
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Premiere: Ryan Castro and Manuel Turizo Team Up in “Menos El Cora” Music Video

The Colombian hitmakers link up for a Carribean-inspired, post-break up anthem taken from Castro's sophomore album, "Sendé."

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Vybz Kartel performs during the MOBO Awards 2025 at the Utilita Arena on February 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Vybz Kartel Swears Off Skin Bleaching: ‘Never Again’

The dancehall icon said the decision to bleach "definitely had to do with self-love."

Vybz Kartel, on stage, smiling in sunglasses, a light jacket over a printed t-shirt, and jeans, holding a microphone
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Vybz Kartel Released From Prison a Decade After Conviction, Will Not Have Retrial

The dancehall artist was convicted in 2014 over the murder of his associate Clive "Lizard" Williams.

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Sean Paul performs at NPR Tiny Desk Concert, wearing sunglasses and a yellow jacket with gold chains. Two musicians accompany him in the background
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Watch Sean Paul Play His Reggae Classics on NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert'

The legendary artist played fan favorites like "Gimme the Light" and "Get Busy."

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