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Burna Boy Cancels Netherland Concert

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has cancelled his Netherlands concert scheduled for June 9th this year. The “City Boys” singer made the announcement via his Instagram story earlier this morning (May 2). In the post, he wrote “We regret to inform you that due to a failure by the event organisers to meet their contracted obligations, Burna Boy’s concert at the stadium on June 9th 2024 has been...

Coi Leray Cuts Ties With Benzino… Again

American singer Coi Leray wants nothing to do with her father’s recent controversial remarks made online. Leray, who is the daughter of American rapper and producer Benzino, took to her X (formerly Twitter) yesterday (May 1) to denounce her father’s actions. She wrote several posts to make it clear that she no longer wants anything to do with her father. “I want...

Agreement reached between Universal Music and TikTok Over Royalty Payments

Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform. The new licensing agreement means songs by some of the biggest artists in the world will return to the site for use within the next two weeks. TikTok, a short video app, is a valuable marketing and promotional tool...

Sprint King Usain Bolt Is Red Stripe’s Ambassador for the Paris Olympics

Beverage giant Red Stripe has announced retired Sprint King Usain Bolt, as their Ambassador for their Paris Olympics Campaign, “Guh Fi Gold & Glory”. This, ahead of the Paris Olympics in July. The launch was held in Half Way tree, Kingston on Wednesday, May 1. While speaking with the Zee, Bolt expressed excitement at the partnership, calling it "an honour". Bolt, who transitioned...

ICC Announces World Cup Anthem with Sean Paul & Kes

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the release of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Official Anthem, Out of this World, by Grammy award winning artist Sean Paul and Soca superstar Kes. The ICC says with just 30-days-to-go until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 begins, the release of the anthem sets the tone for what will...

Pamputtae Opens for Nicki Minaj During Toronto Show

Last night (April 30), during Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour, at the Toronto stop, Pamputtae made her Gag City debut and became the first Jamaican artiste to open for American rapper Nicki Minaj. Flashback to February of this year, when Pamputtae expressed her desire to be a part of the rapper’s tour during an Instagram live. During the live, Pamputtae stated that she...

Nicki Minaj and Drake Perform ‘Needle’ at Toronto Show

The Harajuku Barbie herself, Miss Nicki Minaj, gave fans a treat last night (April 30) during her Pink Friday 2 Tour in Drake’s hometown of Toronto. Drake made a surprise appearance at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena in front of a sold-out crowd. The two rappers performed their most recent collaboration, "Needle,” from Nicki’s Pink Friday 2 album. Not only did fans love the performance, but they also loved the kiss Drake planted on Nicki’s cheeks. “Needle” peaked at No. 34...

Drake Trolls Kendrick Lamar’s Euphoria Diss

Canadian rapper Drizzy has responded to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Euphoria via his Instagram. Earlier today (May 1), Drake took to his Insta Story to post a clip from the 1999 comedy “10 Things I Hate About You,” where actress Julia Stiles' character “Kat Stratford” recites a poem listing off all the things she hates about her crush, even though she loves him. The video is a clear reference to Lamar’s...

TWO JAMAICANS INCLUDING MOST WANTED MAN FACING EXTRADITION IN HAITI

Two Jamaicans, including a man listed as most wanted by the St James police, are facing extradition from Haiti, after being apprehended by the Haitian National Police, in April. They are, 25-year-old Oshane Francis otherwise called “Bruk-hand”, and 31-year-old Jason Latouche. According to reports in the Haitian Times, the men were arrested in a commune in northern Haiti, following reports from...

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS STUN NEW YORK KNICKS TO KEEP PLAY-OFF HOPES ALIVE

Tyrese Maxey scored 46 points as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to keep their Eastern Conference play-off first round hopes alive. The Knicks, leading by six points with 29 seconds remaining, looked poised to clinch the series before Maxey's late burst, including a remarkable 34-footer from the logo which sent the game into overtime. The...
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