Popular New York-based disc jock Dexter ‘DJ Linkage’ Blake is mourning the death of his mother, Mary Hinds, who passed away at the age of 87 after battling dementia. She died on November 29th. “My mother was everything to me. She had the ability to make anyone laugh with her jokes and her personality. Her […]
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JAH CURE STABBING VICTIM SPEAKS OUT
CLAUDE MILLS ONE876 EDITOR Dutch concert promoter Nicardo “Papa” Blake is breaking his silence about the 2021 Amsterdam incident involving reggae star Jah Cure, saying he has forgiven the artiste but will always remember what took place. Blake said he decided to speak publicly to defend his reputation, as people continue to accuse him of […]
Read MoreJimmy Cliff died after battle with pneumonia
Jimmy Cliff passed away on Sunday, November 24th after a battle with pneumonia which followed a seizure. He was 81. In a post to his official social media pages, his wife Latifa Chambers confirmed his death. “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To […]
Read MoreJOE LICKSHOT IS DEAD
Harold Jackson better known as Joe Lickshot, a renowned figure in the reggae and dancehall music scenes has died. The entertainer, celebrated for pioneering vocal sound effects known as “lick shots” and who had been suffering from prostate issues passed away yesterday. Emerging in the vibrant Jamaican music scene of the 1970s, Joe Lickshot collaborated […]
Read MoreMavado’s son arrested on assault and illegal firearm charges
Mavado’s son, Dantay Brooks, has been arrested again in Jamaica, just months after his murder conviction was overturned in March 2025. The exact reason for the latest arrest is unclear, but reports indicate the charges are related to gun-related offenses, including assault, unlawful wounding, illegal firearm possession and using a prohibited weapon to commit a […]
Read MoreTrelawny musician Prince Smith loses his judge girlfriend, Ruth Lawrence to “suicide”
The police are currently treating the death of 59 year-old Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence as a case of suspected suicide. Lawrence was pronounced dead Tuesday evening at the Falmouth Public General Hospital. “By virtue of the initial investigation so far, which is really in the early stages, we are considering what transpired with Judge […]
Read MoreCapleton “GRIEVING” as he lost his big brother Gary
Rastafarian reggae firebrand Capleton reportedly lost his brother, known in the music circles as ‘Gary’, over the weekend. Gary had a long battle with a cancer-related illness. Capleton did not respond to queries about his brother’s death and his team has said he is grieving The Fireman has had a number of high profile personal […]
Read MoreMoliy soars with ‘Shake it to the Max (Fly)’
MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea’s “Shake It To The Max (Fly)” continues to etch history on the Billboard Hot 100, clocking its 17th consecutive week on the chart at No. 89 after peaking at No. 44 in July. This achievement makes it the longest Hot 100 run for a single by a female Jamaican […]
Read MoreMother’s Love ah go rub some time inna jail after pleading guilty
Popular TikTok personality Giovannie Skeen, better known by his alias Mother Love, has pleaded guilty to inciting violence through social media and is now awaiting sentencing. The 40-year-old vendor, from Marlborough district in Balaclava, St Elizabeth, was convicted of using audiovisual communication to promote violence after a controversial post connected to the general election. According […]
Read MoreBromfield goes viral again
Junelle Bromfield, who has had a strained relationship with the Jamaican public, has gone viral again after a sharp, witty riposte to a taunt from a Jamaican fan. Bromfield did not compete at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, but planted a congratulatory kiss on her fiancé Noah Lyles after he secured bronze in the […]
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