PODCAST

YARDHYPE

Dancehall, Jamaica, News, Reggae, Videos

All Episodes

Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies at 53 After Collapsing at...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/31

Rapper Fatman Scoop, widely known for his energetic performances and the iconic 1990s club hit ‘Be Faithful,’ has died at the age of 53. The New York City-born artiste, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, passed away after collapsing during a free concert in Hamden, Connecticut. The incident occurred during the “Green & Gold …

en-GB

Leon Bailey Injured

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/31

27-year-old Reggae Boy Leon Baley suffered what appears to be a muscle injury during Aston Villa’s third match of the new EPL season on Saturday vs Leicester City. The Jamaican winger was substituted 16 minutes into the first half after he tried to block a pass but hurt himself in doing so. Aston Villa led …

en-GB

Hurricane Forming in Eastern Caribbean Expected to...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/31

Jamaica is expected to experience rainy weather next week, however, things could get worse in early September as modules predict the formation of the next Hurricane in the Caribbean which will be named Francine. RELATED JPS Called Out for High Bills Following Hurricane Beryl Baby Drowns in Water Bucket Following Hurricane Beryl Increased Chance of …

en-GB

Funeral Service for Medikk: Video

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/25

The funeral for Dancehall artiste Medikk whose birth name is Stephany Williams took place on Saturday, August 24 at the Church of God in Savanna La Mar, Westmoreland. Williams went missing in 2023 and her decomposed body was later found in February of 2024. RELATED Freelance Chucky’s Funeral Highlights: Video Body of Man Found Hanging …

en-GB

Laing Responds to MC Nuffy’s Suggestion to Not Keep...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/25

Tahheer Laing who is the son of Isaiah Laing, did a live chat on Saturday, hours after MC Nuffy posted a lengthy statement online urging the organisers of Sting to not keep the show this year because of Vybz Kartel’s Show which is set for December 31. Notably, the live chat was scheduled to take …

en-GB

Footage Surfaces of Malie Donn Deejaying at 11 Years...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

Dancehall artiste Malie Donn has been working on his craft as a deejay for some time, and in resurfaced footage of the young artiste, he can be seen showing off his skills long before his rise to popularity. Born Kimalie Hylton, Malie Donn is a former student of Waterford Primary School and Bridgeport High School, …

en-GB

Teen Crushed to Death in Shipping Container Accident...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

As per reports, 18-year-old Gary Jones lost his life Friday night after falling victim to an accident that took place in St. Andrew. The incident took place around 8:30 PM in his home community of Grants Pen. As per the Jamaica Gleaner, the teen was unloading a shipping container when a box of laminated glasses …

en-GB

Learn More About Vybz Kartel’s Partner, Sidem Öztürk

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

Vybz Kartel’s fiancé, Sidem Öztürk, has become a fixture in the media following the deejay’s release from prison, yet not much is known about the Turkish native. For several years, Kartel was well-known for a different relationship, as his tumultuous time with his ex-girlfriend Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson was well known. Their relationship was further publicised …

en-GB

MC Nuffy Tells Laing to Not Keep Sting: “Give Kartel...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

Saturday morning, Jamaica’s most popular MC, MC Nuffy took to social media to give his longtime friend, ‘father’ and associate Isaiah Laing and fellow Sting promoters some advice. According to the outspoken Dancehall personality, it would be a bad move should Sting’s organizers try to go up against Vybz Kartel’s December show, instead, he urged …

en-GB

Spice Speaks Out in Defence of Junelle Bromfield: Video

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

As Junelle Bromfield’s looks and skin tone continue to be attacked by some people online, Dancehall artiste Spice spoke out in support of the athlete on Friday. After weeks of online attacks aimed at her relationship and her looks, Bromfield spoke out on Friday, revealing the derogatory comments and a death threat she has received. …

en-GB

3 Days of Rain Forecasted for Jamaica: Weather Report

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

As per Mr. Weatherman on YouTube, Jamaica is predicted to receive ‘3 days of rain’ with some places getting from 3 to 4 inches of rain as stormy weather passes through the region. In the report, the YouTuber also talked about the possibility of more bad weather heading Jamaica’s way in early September. September will …

en-GB

Vybz Kartel Back in Jamaica

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

After departing the island on August 16 and making his way to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vybz Kartel has returned to Jamaica. He returned early Saturday morning, August 24 and revealed his return via a video clip. The video clip shared to his Instagram stories shows the deejay and Marlon Samuels sitting side by …

en-GB

Sting’s Facebook Page Hacked

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/24

Sting announced that their Facebook page which has over 31, 000 followers has been “hacked”. Following the announcement that Vybz Kartel will be keeping his first show in December, a buzz has been generated around the name “Sting” online in recent weeks, with many persons suggesting that the show will be unsuccessful because most people …

en-GB

Chronic Law Performs First Time in New York: Video

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/11

Dancehall star Chronic Law performed for the first time in New York over the weekend. Shortly after the performance, the deejay took to social media to share highlights from the show which was held inside Amazura located in Queens. MC Nuffy hosted the show and also Blak Ryno was booked to perform as shown below: …

en-GB

Spice’s ‘Mirror 25’ Dominates Album Charts Worldwide

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/11

Dancehall superstar Spice makes history as the first Jamaican Female Artiste to open at #2 in the United States and United Kingdom on the All Genres Top Albums iTunes Chart. This is also the highest chart entry on the all-genres chart for a Jamaican female artiste. Within minutes after the release of the Queen of …

en-GB

Vybz Kartel’s ER Interview at Number 1 and 2 on...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/11

The most candid interview from Vybz Kartel since his release from prison was done with Anthony Miller of Entertainment Report and one day after its release it has superseded his other interviews since his release, racking up over 600k views collectively between two videos in just over 24 hours after it was published on Friday. …

en-GB

Jamaica Won 6 Medals at the Paris Olympics

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/11

The 2024 Olympic Games which ran from July 26 to August 11 has completed and Jamaica managed to take home only one gold medal despite hauling in 4 gold medals in 2020. As expressed by many Jamaicans, this was a poor Olympics for the island plagued by injuries to several top athletes such as Shelly-Ann …

en-GB

Byron Messia Sings “Knock it pan a 7” in ‘Oh Gad’...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/11

St. Kitts Dancehall artiste Byron Messia returns with another grimy track titled ‘Oh Gad‘ in which he sings about his connection in the streets and his gunman ways. The track also highlights the ongoing war between the 6ix and 7 gangs in the Caribbean with lines such as “shot inna headside f**k di next side,” …

en-GB

Buju Banton on Afrobeat and Reggaeton: “They don’t...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/11

Veteran Jamaican musician Buju Banton believes that the Afrobeat community is not showing respect to Jamaica “the root”, furthermore, the artistes are not making freedom nor uplifting music. Buju Banton shared his views on Afrobeat and Reggaeton music during his Drink Champs Interview. In the over two-hour-long interview published on Saturday, August 10, Buju touched …

en-GB

Buju Banton Tells Stories about Shabba Ranks and...

YARDHYPE ·

2024/08/10

The most recent interview of Buju Banton was published on Saturday in which he told rare stories about meeting Shabba Ranks, Biggie Smalls and more. Buju also talked about his recent concerts, Dancehall, Reggae, Africa and more. RELATED Buju Banton Announces 14-Date American Tour Buju Banton Tells the Youths “Cut the F**kry” With the Gun …

en-GB

602 results