Jamaica

Vybz Kartel’s Escape From Jail Is Reportedly a Rumor
Vybz Kartel’s Escape From Jail Is Reportedly a Rumor
Vybz Kartel’s Escape From Jail Is Reportedly a Rumor
Tuesday night (Nov. 29), word spread throughout various news outlets that reggae entertainer Vybz Kartel had escaped from a Jamaican prison. Though users of social networking platforms ran with the story, the Jamaica Observer reports that the 'Clarks' crooner is still behind bars...
Nicki Minaj Is Too Hot for Jamaica, Fined for Foul Mouth
Nicki Minaj Is Too Hot for Jamaica, Fined for Foul Mouth
Nicki Minaj Is Too Hot for Jamaica, Fined for Foul Mouth
BET Award winner Nicki Minaj was in trouble with the law at Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest 2011 over the weekend. The rapper was slapped with a $1,000 fine for her dirty mouth and dirty dancing. According to the Jamaica Observer, the Harajuku Barbie's performance was "peppered with expletives accentuated by sexually suggestive dance moves...
Ne-Yo to Promote Reggae Music With New Record Label
Ne-Yo to Promote Reggae Music With New Record Label
Ne-Yo to Promote Reggae Music With New Record Label
Ne-Yo has made a name for himself penning hits for some of music's biggest stars and now the accomplished singer-songwriter wants to use his talents to promote Jamaican artists. As reported by the Jamaican Observer, Ne-Yo, will open a new sector of his Compound Entertainment imprint, Compound Island, which will solely focus will be on Jamaican talent...
Drake Contemplates Recording a Reggae Album in Jamaica
Drake Contemplates Recording a Reggae Album in Jamaica
Drake Contemplates Recording a Reggae Album in Jamaica
Drake has dabbled in reggae music before, heading to Jamaica to shoot the video for 'Find Your Love' and co-starring in the clip with reggae artist Mavado. But following his time on the island, the Toronto native revealed that he wants to craft a a full-length album with Jamaica in mind, since he's heading there to record following his current European tour...
Drake’s New Video Upsets Jamaican Tourism Official
Drake’s New Video Upsets Jamaican Tourism Official
Drake’s New Video Upsets Jamaican Tourism Official
Young Money rapper Drake chose Jamaica as the setting for his 'Find Your Love' video and second official single from his upcoming album 'Thank Me Later.' The video has become a viral hit since it premiered on May 11, but its violent undertones have raised some concerns about Jamaica's image in the media...
Bounty Killer Arrested, Threatens Girlfriend From Jail
Bounty Killer Arrested, Threatens Girlfriend From Jail
Bounty Killer Arrested, Threatens Girlfriend From Jail
Dancehall artist, Bounty Killer, was arrested at his home in Jamaica on Monday, April 5, after assaulting his girlfriend of three years. According to reports, Bounty Killer, born Rodney Price, was arrested by Jamaica's St. Andrew North Police and still remains in custody...