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WATCH: Tia Clayton Smashes 60m Meet Record

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2025/01/25

20 year-old Jamaican Olympic finalist Tia Clayton ran 7.18s over 60m distance to smash the meet record in Astana, Kazakhstan. Notably, her sister Tina Clayton was apart of the race, she finished 3rd with a time of 7.36s.

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Nicki Minaj Supports Another Jamaican TikToker: Chats...

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2025/01/25

American rapper Nicki Minaj is on a roll as it relates to her support for Jamaican TikTokers, having supported several popular Jamaicans on the app over the past year or so. On Friday, footage surfaced online of the 42-year-old leader of the Barbz in a chat with Blam Dem. Notably, Blam Dem has been making …

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Gramps Morgan Inducted into Buffalo Bills Fan Club

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2025/01/25

Gramps Morgan of Reggae group Morgan Heritage is a big fan of The National Football League(NFL), showing support for western New York based team Buffalo Bills on social media on several occasions. Gramps who is now 48 years old is from Brooklyn in New York and details being a fan of the Buffalo Bills from …

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Sizzla Kaloji Declares Multiple Maroon Areas “Off...

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2025/01/18

Sizzla Kaloji took to social media on Saturday to declare that multiple locations connected to the Maroons are now off-limits. In addition to the Maroon community of Flagstaff, Sizzla announced that Petty River, Kojo Town, and Kinda Tree would not be accessible to anyone. Captioning his Instagram post, Sizzla wrote, “Noh sell out, noh traitor, …

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Morgan Heritage’s ‘Down by the River’ 25th...

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2025/01/18

Morgan Heritage, which consisted of Peter, Una, Gramps, Nakhamyah, and Mojo Morgan, formed in the 1990s and became a standout on the Jamaican Reggae scene in the 2000s. Released initially in 2000 and then in 2001 on their More Teachings album, Down by the River remains one of Morgan Heritage’s most beloved songs. Morgan Heritage …

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WATCH: Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton Open Season with...

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2025/01/18

23-year-old Jamaican Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson kicked off his 2025 season on Saturday, clocking an impressive 6.48s over 60m into a -2.1 headwind, setting a new personal best(PB). The race was run at the Central Hurdles, Relays & Field Events Meet which took place at the GC Foster College in St. Catherine. Watch Thompson’s …

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TikTok Ban Upheld in the US: Supreme Court Rejects...

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2025/01/17

A TikTok ban in the United States is set to take effect this Sunday after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected an appeal from the app’s parent company. The ruling upheld legislation that lawmakers argue is necessary to address national security concerns due to TikTok’s ties to China. The decision has sparked disappointment among millions of …

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Vybz Kartel Rocks King’s Crown in ‘Amout’ Music Video

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2025/01/17

Vybz Kartel, one of Dancehall’s most polarizing and influential figures, is adding fuel to the conversation around the genre’s ‘King’ with the release of his latest track, Amout. After teasing the song on social media days ago, the official music video premiered on Friday, showcasing Kartel in full form as he spits lyrics about being …

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From Beaches to Reggae: Bringing Jamaica’s Vibes to...

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2025/01/17

Minecraft has always been a game of limitless creativity, where players can shape worlds inspired by their imagination or the beauty of real-life locations. One destination that captures the hearts of many is Jamaica, a land of vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and iconic reggae music. Hosting Jamaican-inspired Minecraft servers brings a unique opportunity to blend …

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Barrington Levy, Dionne Warwick, Gramps Morgan,...

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2025/01/17

Press Release – Coveside Concerts with the support of its sponsors Jamaica Tourist Board and FYC Water by FESCO in association with a range of collaborators, officially announce the staging of its 2025 concert season on Saturday February 22, Saturday March 29, Saturday April 26 and Saturday May 31 at Plantation Cove, Priory, St. Ann. …

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Jaydon Hibbert’s 17.75m Record Ratified by World...

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2025/01/17

Jaydon Hibbert, Jamaica’s triple jump sensation, has achieved yet another milestone as World Athletics officially ratified his world U20 triple jump record of 17.75m on Friday, January 17. The announcement coincides with a special occasion for the young athlete, who celebrates his 20th birthday on the same day. This ratification adds to Hibbert’s string of …

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King of Dancehall Debate: Masicka, Kartel, Beenie, or...

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2025/01/17

The longstanding debate over who holds the title of “King of Dancehall” has been reignited, with Vybz Kartel and Beenie Man engaging in an online spat over the coveted crown. However, veteran Dancehall selector Tony Matterhorn has offered a different perspective, asserting that neither of them currently reigns over the genre. Instead, Matterhorn believes Masicka …

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Kartel Gives Beenie Man Props, Says he’s the Previous...

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2025/01/17

The debate over who rightfully holds the title of King of Dancehall continued when Vybz Kartel addressed the status in a lengthy interview with DJ Akademiks that surfaced on Wednesday. In the interview, Kartel revealed that since his release from prison, he and Beenie Man have not been in communication. However, he expressed respect for …

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Gio Impresses With ‘Don’t Know’

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2025/01/12

Dancehall artiste Gio began honing his musical skills at a tender age while growing up in Portmore, Jamaica and managed to master his skills while living in the US. Gio recently dropped his single, ‘Don’t Know’ which speaks primarily about bypassing negativity and barriers in life. The single was produced by Fuze, whose unparalleled talent …

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Keznamdi Reminds Us to Appreciate Life in ‘Time’...

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2025/01/12

Keznamdi is set to release his sophomore album in the second quarter of 2025, and ahead of the project’s release, the Reggae artiste has given fans a taste of what is to come from the album with the release of the introspective track titled ‘Time‘. The Kingston native released his iTunes and Billboard Reggae Albums …

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Interview: Asce AA Spade Talks Dancehall and Taking...

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2025/01/12

US-based rising Dancehall artiste Asce AA Spade who started out as a dancer before transitioning into being a recording artiste is optimistic about the possibilities in 2025 as he seeks to make a mark in Dancehall music. The Spanish Town, St. Catherine native, a past student of Jose Marti Technical High School is a big …

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Vybz Kartel Doubles Down on Possessing ‘The Crown’

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2025/01/11

Vybz Kartel previewed a new song on Saturday in which he sings about possessing the King of Dancehall crown. As many Dancehall fans continue to express that Kartel is the new King of Dancehall, Beenie Man has expressed the opposite, stating that there is “one King, one Clown”. Vybz Kartel shared a video on his …

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Skeng Shares Quality Time with Family at the Beach:...

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2025/01/11

Dancehall artiste Skeng took some time to unwind and enjoy quality family moments with his baby mother and their two children at the beach. The striking photos capture the strong bond that the couple share with their children and it also showcased a side of him that contrasts with the persona he projects in the …

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Shab Don Reacts to News that Key Witness in his...

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2025/01/11

Music producer Shab Don and his co-accused, Tajay Clarke, are awaiting trial for the May 25, 2022, murder of Chadwell ‘Bomb Brain’ Frazer, Chamario ‘Chippy’ Calvin, and Toniann ‘Too Fly’ Reid. As the attendance of the prosecution’s witness in the trial seems more unlikely, Shab Don has seemingly welcomed the news. Frazer, Calvin, and Reid …

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Usain Bolt Shares Exact Amount He Lost in SSL Fraud

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2025/01/11

Retired Olympic legend Usain Bolt is still grappling with the loss of millions of USD from 2023, following his involvement with the fraudulent investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Bolt was one of more than 70 reported victims in a scheme involving tens of millions(USD) in fraud that spanned more than a decade. Being …

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