After being robbed of his car and money on New Years Day, and running away from his home in Portmore a few months earlier, MC Nuffy says he just wants his life back. For Full S...

Apparently, Nicki and Keysh's recent collab didn't sit too well with Lil Kim. During a New Year's party in Pennsylvania, the Queen Bee reveals that she and the Queen Of Hip Hop & Soul got some...

Rapper Waka Flocka turned himself in to authorities today on gun, drug, and gang-related charges - because according to his mother, "He didn't want to run."   For Full Story Please Click On...

West Coast rapper Ras Kass has intensified his war of words with Game over a physical altercation which allegedly took place over New Year's weekend.   For Full Story Please lick On Link: ...

Yardhitz News has learned that popular soca artist Benjai, who is currently riding a wave of success into the 2011 carnival season with his hit Wine To The Side, was been involved in a road traffi...

Pepsi Rebel Salute announced some interesting performers for the 18th staging of the event, to be held on promoter Tony Rebel's birthday, January 15. For Full Story Please Click On Link: ...

DMX has been moved out of prison and into a mental health unit. We've got the deets when you read on...   For Full Story Please Click On Link:   http://www.yardhitz.com/musicvideos/a...

Fresh from rocking London with her raunchy lyrics and sassy stage presence, Denise ‘Saucy Wow' Belfon is back with her brand new release for 2011. Described as, "One of T&T's leading ent...

Charlemagne "The God" is the leading voice of  power 105 He is the reason the show is successful-period! Although, the ratings may be high at 105, certain celebrities have major gri...

Add Nicki Minaj to the growing list of celebs who have made a sex tape. An alleged Nicki Minaj sex tape is on its way, amid months of speculation after a leaked photo found it's way onto the inter...

Jamaica - Reggae artist Vybz Kartel hates himself, but it's not his fault. The dancehall musician lightened his skin and has experienced a backlash from fans who are appalled by his physical chang...

Last night's highly-anticipated season premiere of American Idol was a reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The departure of three judges at the end of last season, m...

They wowed America with their smooth vocals and melodic harmonies to win NBC's reality show 'The Sing-Off', and come Saturday, January 29, patrons of the Jamaica jazz and Blues Festival will exper...

Busy Signal recently returned from a successful African trip where the stadium in Gambia was packed to capacity for a one-night only performance. "Africa was incredible. Performing to over 50,00...

Dancehall artiste Beenie Man is now recovering after being diagnosed with a hip condition which required him to undergo corrective surgery to fix the problem. As a result of the surgery, Beenie Ma...

Rihanna and Nicki Minaj: strictly platonic, we swear! Depending on how you feel about such things, you'll be relieved or disappointed to learn that Rihanna isn't in a romantic relationship with u...

Blur have recorded a few things since their reformation. The 'Parklife' hitmakers ' who reunited for a series of concerts in summer 2009, seven years after they last performed together ' released ...

Chrystal ‘Buffy' Cuffy is fairly recently known on the Trinidad soca scene; the artist was a member of the newbie pack that ran ahead of the race for Carnival 2K10. Buffy brings with her a u...

will.i.am has benn recording a second song with britney spears. The Black Eyed Peas star has already laid down one track for her upcoming album 'Femme Fatale' and the pair have been back in the st...

The Columbian singer will receive the Foundations most prestigeous medal in recognition of her music and charity work at the annual Cultural Rhythms festival which is held at Sanders Theatre on th...

Twins apologise to fans for delay Says it will be worth the wait After promising their fans a January release for 'Stir It Up Vol 9', Twin of Twins will have to wait a little longer as the produc...

Singjay Khago has refused to comment on the rumours and speculations as to whether or not there is brewing tension between himself and I-Octane. For Full Story Click On Link: http://www.yar...

Eminem continues to break records for Hip-Hop, as the world famous rapper has finally reached 1 billion views on YouTube.   For Full Story Click On Link: http://www.yardhitz.com/musicvideos...

Nicki Minaj snarls at you from the cover of the March issue of BlackBook magazine.  In the article, "The Metoric Rise Of Nicki Minaj," the Queen Barbie talks about how her fame has changed he...

Reggae singer Buju Banton enters the United States Middle District Court, Florida Division, in Tampa, with his attorney David Oscar Markus to hear the verdict in his drug case yesterday. - photo b...

On Wednesday, a judge set a June 8 date for the platinum-selling rapper-actor's sentencing.         For Full Story Click On Link: http://www.yardhitz.com/musicvideos/artic...

Our favorite newcomer, Frank Ocean, has been having a good, last few weeks.         For Full Story Click On Link: http://www.yardhitz.com/musicvideos/article_read.php?a=70

Kartel a captivate Jamaica, Bounty Killer has done that. Kartel a captivate di rude boys, Bounty Killer has done that. If him waan seh him a giant fi Kartel that is his thing. Mi nuh bigger than n...

Drake is set to team up with former president Bill Clinton and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx to host a fundraising event for the politician's charitable foundation.         &nbs...

A round-up of the weekend leaks leaks just isn't right without some ear candy for the Trey Angels, and one isn't enough right?                 For ...

Rikki Jai has been named the Trinidadian Chutney Soca Monarch for 2011, an honour now determined by a public vote.                     ...

last, Bachannal Fridays got even more energetic and exciting, as the first official performer of the 2011 Once Upon A Dynasty season, Skinny Fabulous, lit up Mas Camp in true Bachannal style. &nb...

Saturday night at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards, held on the East Lawns of Devon House, Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell during his acceptance speech for being named Artiste of the Deca...

A lot has happened for singer Protoje's career over the last 12 months. The fast-rising reggae artiste will be the headline act on the One Love Reggae concert tonight, at the Negril Escape Resort....

Katy Perry has joined the legion of celebrities to add their support to the Japan Relief fund by donating proceeds from her branded light wands to the cause.          ...

Get in tune with Musiq Soulchild through his official album cover.                         For A Look At His Album Cover Cl...

 The rumors and gossip surrounding the supposed sex tape of Usher and ex-wife Tameka Foster just got more racy!                    ...

While details of Nate Dogg's death are emerging, the 41-year-old had been partially paralyzed by a stroke he suffered six-years ago.                ...

 A number of rappers have taken to Twitter to express their condolences for legendary West coast singer Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale, who died.             ...

Rapper Snoop Dogg will treat fans to a free, live concert directly after a high profile appearance on David Letterman later this month. Snoop will tape an appearance on the Late Show with David Le...

After collecting the first award of her career last Saturday when she walked away with the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Award for Best New Artiste (Female), Denyque heads to Africa to hos...

Looks like Christmas may come early for me this year, why? Well, I'm not really receiving anything tangible at all, but just the mere alleged news that my butterfly may return home to So...

IT'S BACK TO the gymnasium of the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex for two major Crop Over 2011 events. After years of being away from the National Stadium, the Pic-O-De-Crop semi-finals and Junior...

now she finally decided to release the CDQ for all to enjoy.                                 For Fu...

Although the comedy in dancehall entertains audiences, the artistes involved in this aspect of the craft say they are hardly ever given their due. ...

Wyclef  been shot at during a trip to his native Haiti.                                 &...

Fresh from his recent tour of the US East Coast as well as Hawaii, veteran reggae vocalist Half Pint will be the featured performer at the weekly One Love Reggae Concert series in Negril.   ...

After being shot in a car while driving with fellow freind rap star busta rhymes and executive producer. For Full Story Click On Link: http://www.yardhitz.com/musicvideos/article_read.php...

Young Buck's troubles continue to deepen, as claims against the rapper have reached $11.5 million, with $10 million of the claims coming from his former label, G-Unit. (March 21st).    ...

AMERICAN soul/disco singer Loleatta Holloway has died. The 64-year-old former Salsoul recording artiste died of heart failure on Monday.               &...

A Harris County, Texas man has filed a lawsuit against rapper Slim Thug, who is accused of assaulting the man during a business meeting. Clarence Evans filed the lawsuit against Slim Thug and Raym...

The search for an actor to play the role of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has gone viral, as production company Morgan Creek is harnessing the Internet to seek out top talent. Morgan Creek is host...

Rapper Soulja Boy is currently mourning the passing of his 14-year-old younger brother, Deion Jenkins.Soulja tweeted early this morning "at home crying my eyes out I can't believe my Lil bro is go...

Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor has died of congestive heart failure at 79 years old.                      ...

Singjay Mavado will be featured alongside some of rap's biggest stars in the remix of Welcome to My Hood, mixed by DJ Khaled. Fo...

Reggae sensation I-Octane will grace the stage of the LIME All-Island Carnival, when it reaches the town of Linstead on Sunday at the Tru-Juice Sports Complex. ...

After talks that his United States work permit was denied, approaching his upcoming tour, and that he is at odds with his Downsound Records  'boss', Joe Bogdanovich (after their recent reunio...

A variety of rappers are being tapped for an upcoming digital album being released by Universal Music Group to raise funds for the victims the March 11th earthquake/tsunami in Japan that left over...

Mercury is home to Sir Elton John, whose Candle In the Wind '97 is still the biggest selling single of all time in the UK. The label will no longer schedule CD and vinyl versions of singles and...

Wine! Wine! Wine! Shake Up Your Waistline! Such commands dominated the soca scene for more than a decade. But, for some, Carnival 2011 signalled a "renaissance in soca." Gems like Benjai's Tr...

Musicians perform a medley for the 40th anniversary of the Junos at the 2011 JUNO Awards in Toronto on Sunday, March 27, 2011.                 &nbs...

Canadian music Hall of Fame Inductee Shania Twain poses with mounties on the red carpet at the 40th annual Juno Awards in Toronto, Ontario.               ...

Although he already lost Rap Album of the Year to Shad yesterday during the untelevised awards, Drake is still smiling as the youngest Juno host ever.           &nbs...

Legendary Canadian troubadour Neil Young might've been receiving the Humanitarian Award, but watching the montage reel that preceded his speech you would be forgiven if you thought he was a legend...

Now in island, dancehall artiste Don Yute says he is trying to reconnect with the Jamaican audience through his world hop based CD 'Golden Child Allstars'.          ...

Tanya Stephens will give a public lecture at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, today at 6:30 p.m., on the topic, 'Music, the Power to Shape Societies.' ...

Rapper Jim Jones was released from police custody after being arrested in New York City for driving with a suspended license.                  ...

THE curtains came down on the Red Bull Music Academy Bass Camp held at Geejam, Port Antonio, Portland over the weekend.                   &nb...

Jay-Z's company Roc Nation has been slapped with a trademark infringement lawsuit, over the diamond shaped logo the brand uses.                 &nb...

A silent custodian of Peter Tosh's M16 gun-shaped guitar awaits the building of a museum in order to offload the instrument to the family and public, according to stakeholders.     &n...

 Nelly recently had a press conference in Toronto, Canada, where he crowned Jessenia Vice Miss Apple Bottoms 2011. According to reps for Nelly, thousands of women from across the world applie...

After four years of working together, Shane-O and his former friend and road manager Iceman have made a bitter split. Now, the deejay's latest Heart nuh  Clean song is being considered by se...

Lupe Fiasco and Sean Paul have been announced as the headlining acts for the 25th Annual Jazz/Reggae Festival at UCLA this May.                 &nb...

IN his first appearance in Jamaica, Senegalese artiste Meta Dia, left no doubt that he is going to make an impact on the global music community fusing Afro pop, hip hop, rock and soul along with a...

First it was Enrique iglesias , and then, supposedly, some were thinking of usher, now billboard is reporting that discussions are underway about the possibility of rapper Nicki Minaj  joinin...

There is certainly an other-worldly feel to the just released music video for Katy Perry's new no.1 hit single "E.t". Director Floria Sigismondi delivers a dreamy shape-shifting depiction of Katy ...

 Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne has been hit with a new, $5.6 million tax bill. The IRS filed the tax lien against the rapper on Monday (March 28th) in Miami, claiming he owes income taxes on revenue...

Payola or bribe induced airplay isn't seriously hurting the quality of dancehall/reggae music broadcast, argues musicologist Dennis Howard. Speaking at a recent seminar on the topic organised by ...

The pilot episode for a new television show named Glee was aired May 19, 2009 on Fox. At that point no one knew what an impact on pop culture and particularly pop music that Glee would ultimately ...

A wild fight broke out inside of an East Saint Louis nightclub after a performance featuring rapper Webbie, resulting in a security guard being wounded, as gunfight erupted inside the club.  ...

DJ Megatron was killed close to a week ago, and the popular Hip-Hop star's family is now asking that a killer come to the authorities in the name of justice.          ...

According to reports, Beyonce is planning to release a new album in June, the follow to 2008's 'I Am... Sasha Fierce.' News of the release comes on the heels on the R&B superstar's link to pro...

Gavinchi, is an artiste who defies the argument that an artiste should simply give the people what they want in order to 'eat a food' under the guise of reflecting what is happening in society. ...

Hot 97's Mister Cee was allegedly busted in a lewd sex act last weekend.                               &n...

Women in Jazz will take centre stage at the Fiesta Plaza in April, which has become the month synonymous with Jazz in Trinidad and Tobago. Each Saturday in April will feature a different female ar...

Young writers in Trinidad and Tobago are again invited to attend a free seminar hosted by The Allen Prize for Young Writers. This seminar, the second in a series of once-a-term educational ev...

Here you will find videos, music, and lyrics of Vicente Fernandez el rey (the king) of Mexico's Ranchera music, who is Mexico's most famous and beloved music idol.       &n...

With the recent drop of 31 categories in the annual Grammy Awards, the campaign to improve the reggae Grammy award is on in earnest. ...

The Pittsburgh native's latest, 'Rolling Papers,' made a second place finish on the Billboard 200 chart selling just over 190,000 copies. Although final figures have yet to be released, Khalifa's ...

  JAMAICA is one of seven countries in the region which, when combined, saw music sales inch up 1.2 per cent to US$8.8 million ($756 million) in 2010 over 2009, due to a huge rise in rington...

Actress/abuse victim Ashley Judd had harsh words for Hip-Hop music and its "rape culture" that has been created by lyrics that demean and degrade women.           &n...

COME Saturday, April 16, the deejay who has been dominating the headlines, Vybz Kartel, is expected to be in action at the LIME Village in Portmore. The deejay is currently enjoy a romp with all ...

Spring is here and romances are budding! Turns out "Twilight" actress Nikki Reed is allegedly dating "American Idol" contestant, Paul McDonald.             &n...

Actress Ashley Judd issued an apology for comments she made about the genre of Hip-Hop music in her new memoir, "All That Is Bitter and Sweet."             &nb...

Lil Wayne's representatives have confirmed that the chart-topping rapper will tour Canada, contrary to reports that he may not make it into the country due to his criminal record.     ...

Investigators may have a substantial lead in the grizzly December 2010 slaying of New Orleans rapper Magnolia Shorty.                    ...

 Producer Darius "Deezle" Harrison has issued a statement regarding a $20 million dollar lawsuit filed against superstar rapper Lil Wayne, over unpaid royalties. Harrison filed the $20 millio...

Young dancehall artiste QQ was recently denied entry into England according to his father and manager Joseph 'GQ' Dawkins. He said QQ was supposed to tour some schools and meet with Kenyan minist...

 Internationally renowned produced DJ Honda has announced a new charity project to help aid in the relief efforts for his native homeland of Japan. Reps for DJ Honda have confirmed that the p...

THE manager of two ace deejays recently met with Foreign Affairs minister Dr Kenneth Baugh and officials in order to seek guidance for his artistes' safe passage into Barbados amidst a travel disp...

The police director of New Brunswick, New Jersey has criticized Rutgers University and blamed a concert featuring Pitbull, Yelawolf and 3OH!3 for the ensuing violence that left two people shot and...

DEEJAY Bounty Killer has released an anti-bleaching single seen arguably as blasting his former protégé Vybz Kartel.                 ...

Grammy Award Winning producer Jim Jonsin recently sat down with AllHipHop.com and spoke about his recent experiences on "American Idol" and the growth of the Florida Hip-Hop scene.    ...

 Hip-Hop producer/record label executive Dr. Dre has been tapped to star in a new advertising campaign promoting Chrysler's latest automobile. Dr.Dre will star in his own commercial promoting...

The trial for traffic offences brought against dancehall artiste, Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Price, suffered a setback in the Traffic Court in St Andrew yesterday as there was confusion as to what cha...

A recently released song titled Yuh Mada by dancehall artiste Assassin, aka 'Agent Sasco', has been creating quite a stir on the Internet with many speculating that it's lyrics are aimed at fellow...

Ludacris recently sat down with AllHipHop.com to discuss the progress of his upcoming eighth album, Ludaversal. The rapper, born Chris Bridges, has been busy pursuing an acting career with roles i...

The Attorney Generals of 17 states in the U.S. are calling on Pabst Brewing Company to decrease the alcohol content of Blast by Colt 45, a new controversial drink endorsed by rapper Snoop Dogg. &...

MONTEGO BAY, St James - Veteran deejays reigned supreme during the Reggae Night segment of Live on the Waterfront, staged Saturday night at Pier One. Seasoned dancehall campaigners Tony Rebel, Br...

Maybach Music CEO Rick Ross will headline BMI's 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase next month in Atlanta, Georgia at The Buckhead Theatre.  Ross will be joined by Jive Recording group T...

Get ready for an "interesting" mix of avant garde jazz and psychedelic rock. The secret musical life of Steve Davis, the snooker legend, will be revealed when he presents his own show on the BBC 6...

THREE heavyweight musical contenders will be on the card at tonight's finals of the Wray & Nephew-sponsored televised boxing series, The Contender. Vybz Kartel, Mavado and I-Octane will be th...

The NYPD has launched an investigation into reports that Hip-Hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was provided a police escort from his concert in Manhattan, to an after party in Northern New Jersey. &nb...

CANADA-based Jamaican artiste Steele has added his voice to the initiative of another Jamaican based in Canada -- DJ Japanese. The idea was borne following a public outcry after the son of popular...

Video game company claims Beyonce's move destroyed business and drove 70 people into unemployment Software developer Gate Five is suing Beyonce for pulling out of a video game deal.   &nbs...

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler claims he would be dead ''several times over'' if he had been left on his own to deal with his drug addiction.             &nbs...

Veteran deejay Shabba Ranks has spoken. The release of his latest song None of Dem, many speculate is taking lyrical aim at deejay Vybz Kartel. A late addition to Stephen McGregor's February relea...

AFTER almost 12 weeks of palancing, the 2011 carnival season culminates this weekend with a heady roster of activities leading up to Sunday's grand road march through the streets of the Corporate ...

Controversial deejay Vybz Kartel says he will no longer be recording counteractions, war, gun, and bad man lyrics in his songs. ...

Drake has been tapped to perform voice work in the upcoming "Ice Age: Continental Drift," the fourth movie in the "Ice Age" series.                 ...

Cash Money Records' CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams may own the most expensive car ever bought in the history of Hip-Hop, if his tweets are to be considered accurate. The rap mogul, who has an estima...

President Barack Obama got revenge on mogul Donald Trump last night (April 30th) at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. Over 2,500 politicians, jour...

A variety of rappers reacted to the breaking news that al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed. United States President Barack Obama hosted a press conference from the White House tonight ...

He was neither cross , angry nor miserable, instead it was a mature Rodney Price, his Bounty Killer persona left somewhere outside the venue, who entertained at Paradise Park, Westmoreland for the...

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said he would dismiss all the prospective jurors who have already filled out extensive questionnaires, in preparation for the long-awaited trial. &...

J'OUVERT - that early morning carnival celebration involving music, madness and of course, body paint, lived up to its reputation this year. Two of the three J'Ouvert parties in kingston last Frid...

Seven-time Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter, Stephen Marley, is set to release his third solo project, Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life from Ghetto Youths/Tuff Gong/Universal Republic o...

Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka has been cleared of serious gang and drug charges earlier today (May 3rd). Tmz  reports that a Henry County, Georgia grand jury cleared Waka Flocka of drug charges,...

IT was total violation of my body and my innocent eyes," Konshens said, trying hard -- and failing miserably -- to let his facial expression match his words. Unable to hold it back any longer, the...

LAGOS, Nigeria - Nigeria's most talked-about hip-hop video exhibits all the excesses of its American counterparts - beautiful, scantily clad models, a mansion and a bathtub full of hundred-dollar ...

HOW does Third World say "thank you" to their Jamaican Family for 38 years of support? Simple. The group, in association with Brownstone Marketing and VicRae Inc, will host a free, three-day conce...

 Legendary Hip-Hop group Mobb Deep will give their first performance in over three-years next week, during a highly anticipated show next week at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square.  ...

THIS Wednesday, May 11, will mark the 30th year since the death of reggae icon Bob Marley. The Bob Marley Foundation and the Bob Marley Museum are making preparations to mark this occasion.  ...

GARDEN CITY, New York - Justin Bieber has agreed to record a public service announcement on cyberbullying in order to resolve criminal charges filed against his manager and a record executive afte...

NEW YORK - Paula Abdul will be back at the judging table with Simon Cowell, this time on Fox's The X Factor, a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.         ...

SINGER Alaine admits that she has a knack for translating her feelings and emotions into song, and her latest effort Tahrir Square is another such recording.          ...

HEAVY-CHARTING Buena Vista Social Club will perform in Jamaica on October 23, patrons at Sunday's Jazz and More concert at Edna Manley College were told.           &...

Whitney Houston is back in rehab. A representative for the superstar singer confirmed yesterday that Houston is undergoing treatment. Kristen Foster says Houston is in an out-patient programme fo...

Bob Marley's musical legacy may be waning 30 years after his death as Jamaica's youth prefers dancehall to reggae, but the singer remains a cult, if highly commercialised, figure.     ...

Rapper Romeo was dismissed from the cast of the show "Dancing with the Stars" lastnight (May 10th). Romeo danced with partner Chelsie Hightower lastnight, but his effort was not enough from viewer...

ROHAN Marley, businessman and son of reggae legend Bob Marley, is excited about receiving the full US$2.5 million ($215 million) in financing for his international coffee brand Jammin Java, accord...

After 17 years of being overseas and absent from the Jamaican music scene, long time reggae star Major Mackerel now has his eyes set on making a comeback. Known for songs such as DuttyBungle, Pr...

It's time to hail the king - King Shango that is. Since the late '80s Shango, more popularly known as Capleton, has been one of Jamaica's outstanding deejays. There is no doubt of his impact ove...

Lady Gaga is turning to an unusual method to cultivate her fan base: The pop icon is releasing songs from her new album on a section of the popular online game FarmVille before they can be heard a...

Vybz Kartel is at it again. The deejay who is known for being quite controversal has again stirred up some debate; this time because of his hairstyle Pictures of the deejay with almost shoulder-l...

LLOYD Knibb, the veteran drummer who was a founding member of the Skatalites, died on Thursday evening at his family home in Kingston. He was 80.             &...

Grammy-winning blues and soul singer Etta James, most famous for her signature song At Last, has been hospitalised, her son said yesterday. The 73-year-old, who is suffering from leukaemia and de...

Yesterday, Allyson Hennessy, the broadcast icon and cultural ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago was laid to rest.                     &n...

Rappers Drake and Lil Wayne recently discussed their upcoming appearances at Hot 97's Summer Jam 2011 concert taking place next month in New Jersey. This year, the New York radio station's annual ...

Sarah Palin has admitted to being a Hip-Hop fan, although she is no fan of Chicago rapper, Common. Palin appeared on Fox News' "On the Record," to comment on Common's poetry performance at the Whi...

After being named as a person of interest by the police  in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on April 22 this year, deejay Spragga Benz is yet to return to the island to be q...

Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has been named a suspect in a murder case after he was arrested on a suspected probation violation. According to reports, Cassidy was arrested this weekend in Hackensac...

Ukraine - Rihanna performs in the 75th anniversary celebrations of this year's Champions League quarterfinalists, FC Shakhtar Donetsk, at Donbass Arena stadium in Donetsk, Ukraine last Saturday. ...

After just under two years of marriage, entertainer Wayne Marshall has dedicated a song to his wife and fellow artiste, Tami Chynn. The song, Good Ole Wife, was released recently on the Matrimon...

 M-Bone of the rap group Cali Swag District, which scored a hit last year with the song Teach Me How to Dougie, was killed in a weekend drive-by shooting as he sat in a car outside a liquor s...

Eminem and Royce Da 5' 9" have revealed the album art for their new EP, Bad Meets Evil: Hell The Sequel. For Full Stor...

Last year at the BET Awards, Chris Brown performed an emotional tribute to Michael Jackson. It marked the beginning of a comeback for the embattled pop star.          ...

SINGER Leba Hibbert has released her debut album Intoxicated which her publicists describe as a "rare exhibition of substance over style".               ...

KEYSHIA COLE AND LIL KIM BEEFIN' For Full View Of Beef click On Link: http://www.yardhitz.com/musicvideos/article_read.ph...

Kes (the band) this week announced the release of their newest single WEEKEND LOVE SONG off the unreleased album STEREOTYPE. The highly anticipated album will be released on June 1st 2011. It feat...

A variety of top name rappers and celebs will join Afeni Shakur in celebrating the 40th birthday of Tupac Shakur this June. Rappers Bun B., 8 Ball and MJG, Too $hort, DJ Drama will join with R&...

Dancehall artiste Beenie Man is greeted by Sister Shirley Chung, director of Alpha Boys' School, at a function yesterday morning to announce that two of Jamaica's top reggae singers - Beres Hammon...

IN a mere two years, Tiana has lifted her career from budding dancehall/reggae talent to internationally recognised artiste, mainly on the basis of her smash hit single No Man Can't Talk Bad Bout ...

A petition for regge artiste Siccature Alcock, more popularly known as Jah Cure, to have his United States and United Kingdom visas issued to him has been bombarding popular social networking webs...

Oversexed pop star Rihanna kicked off the 2011 Billboard Music Awards with a mostly underwhelming performance of her hit single "S&M." The redheaded singer spent an inordinate amount of time w...

Pop provocateur Lady Gaga unveils her second full-length album this week, three years after taking the music world by storm - but while sales will likely be huge, early reviews are mixed.   ...

Back in her heyday in the '90s, Lady G was one of dancehall's leading female artistes with her hard hitting lyrics which led to several hits like Nuff Respect, Samfi Lover, Legal Rights, Table Tal...

IT'S not as if Mark Wonder is a new talent. After all, he recorded his first album, Signs Of The Time, in 1996. The irony though, is that while the dreadlocked roots reggae singer is not very well...

Lost Boyz member, Mr. Cheeks has inked a deal with Stephen Marley's Ghetto Youths International imprint and is planning a new album for 2011.              ...

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has announced the 40-city "Rolling Papers Tour," which will kick off June 11th at the Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.The "Rolling Papers Tour" will also feature rapp...

Female rap group Da 5Footaz have announced they are returning to the rap game with four new group members. The original duo, which consisted of Jah Skillz and NebLuv, were signed to Def Jam throug...

Roots reggae singer Chezidek scores big with his latest single Secret Enemy. The song has been enjoying widespread attention on Jamaican and European radio stations. Released on the Sensitive Prom...

Rapper Snoop Dogg has announced the launch of the GGN Double G News Network on his YouTube channel.Snoop Doggs WestfestTV will host the news program, which features Snoop Dogg playing anchorman Ne...

Rap stars Nas, Lauryn Hill Raekwon & Ghostface and Cypress Hill have been announced as the headliners of the Rock the Bells 2011 Festival Series.The rappers along with R&B singer Erykah Ba...

On Tuesday 17 May 2011, North Parade/VP Records released the ultimate collection of classics from the Calypso King of the World, The Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco) with his Soca Anthology, apt...

Rapper Lil Boosie was hit with drug charges today (May 25th), for attempting to smuggle codeine syrup into Angola prison. According to Louisiana State Police Lieut. Doug Cain, Lil Boosie was worki...

Just one week after rapper Jay-Z was named in an internal affairs investigation for receiving a police escort from Washington D.C. police, the Hip-Hop mogul\'s name is now surfacing in an NYPD inv...

The annual festival "Fiesta del Fuego" (Fire Festival or literally translated Festival of Fire), will showcase Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival in their annual parade, which takes place from Sunday ...

The remaining group members of Cali Swag District will attend the funeral of slain member M Bone today (May 27th).Services for M Bone start this morning at 11:00 AM (PT) at Faith Central Church, i...

A coalition of musicians is demanding the Recording Academy restore more than 30 categories cut from the Grammy Awards, alleging the reductions unfairly target ethnic music and were done without t...

R&B singer George Clinton has been hospitalized with an infection in one of his legs. Reports that Clinton checked into a hospital for a routine check up, when doctors discovered the infection...

DANCEHALL artiste Chino has signed an endorsement deal with Mother's Enterprise to promote the company's popular Power Patty product.                ...

Today marks one year since Voicemail's Oneil Edwards died. While he is missed and his death is still a touchy topic, the remaining members say they are trying to cope without him. ...

It's strike four for the Gaza camp as Jah Vinci is the latest member to make his departure from the group, after being signed to the Portmore Empire since 2008. He becomes the fourth artiste to p...

Authorities say Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston is hospitalised after a crashing a jet ski into a Miami Beach bridge.                  ...

DMX is slated to be released on July 1st after nearly a year of incarceration.                             &nbs...

Queensbridge, New York rap star Nas has announced the title of his new upcoming solo album.The rapper took to Twitter early this morning (May 28th), to reveal the name of the album, which is title...

As 50 Cent moves closer to the release of his new album, the rapper has proclaimed that he aims to best his greatest work. "I've been working I'm recording a lot for this album. I'm gonna keep rec...

Jamaican-American hip-hop singer Sean Kingston has been stabilised and moved to the intensive care unit at a hospital after crashing his watercraft into a Miami Beach bridge, his publicist said ye...

An artist in San Miguel, Mexico has filed a lawsuit against rapper Daddy Yankee over claims that he stole the hit song "Rompe."                 &nb...

INTERNATIONALLY recognised deejay Sean Paul has added the title producer to his list of musical accomplishments with the release of his rhythm, Blaze Fia.           ...

After a rumoured assault and speculations that he had severed ties with Vybz Kartel, producer Notnice has finally left the Portmore Empire. The news was officially announced yesterday by the prod...

THE island of St Kitts is buzzing with excitement from American singer Fantasia's announcement that she plans to give an explosive performance at the 15th Annual St Kitts Music Festival.   ...

I-Octane is now fuming and threatening a lawsuit after a song he recorded as a demo for Bounty Killer was released under his name. "I am upset," the artiste said. I-Octane, who is known for his...

Hip-Hop music has its fair share of critics and detractors, but legendary singer/songwriter Diane Warren is not one of them.In a new interview with the New York post Diane Warren reveals that she ...

DANCEHALL recording artistes Wayne Marshall and Sean Paul have again teamed up on a brand new mainstream single titled Here We Go for production label Washroom Entertainment.     &nbs...

Singer Barbie is currently in Jamaica promoting her latest offering - the completed video for Come See About Me, featuring US rapper Trina.               ...

Barbadian singer Rihanna has come under fire locally and overseas for her recent video Man Down which was shot in Jamaica. The singer shot the video for the reggae-inspired song in Portland in Ap...

Hip-Hop mogul/philanthropist Russell Simmons will be honored by The Stevie Awards during the American Business Awards' ceremony this month in New York City. Simmons will be honored with the Differ...

FORMER Grace Thrillers singer George Banton is a busy man these days. Banton, who now lives in Canada, is preparing for a new tour, even as he just completed a series of performances in Jamaica, ...

A West Point cadet is suing veteran R&B diva Patti LaBelle, saying she ordered her bodyguards to beat him up as he waited for a ride home outside a Houston airport terminal.     &...

PATTI Austin has spent much of the past decade successfully recasting herself as a jazz singer, winning her first-ever Grammy for her 2007 CD, Avant Gershwin.         &nbs...

Rapper/singer Lauryn Hill has announced that she is pregnant with her sixth child. Lauryn Hill made the announcement during a show at Chene Park in Detroit on  Saturday (June 4th).   &...

Soul music legend Syl Johnson lost a round in court this week, when a long-running lawsuit against rap group Cypress Hill was officially dismissed.Syl Johnson sued Cypress Hill in 2003 for copyrig...

Montego Bay-based dancehall group Merital Family has announced that they are officially parting ways with the Vybz Kartel-led Portmore Empire. "For the last year and a half, we ah get stifle, we...

The iconic black and red jacket worn by Michael Jackson in his Thriller video is to go under the hammer at a two-day Music Icons Exhibition in Beverly Hills. The jacket is among 600 items that wi...

Producer DJ Khalil recently gave an update on the progress of Dr. Dre's third studio album Detox. Dre teased fans earlier this year when he dropped two singles from the project,  "Kush" and "...

A former lover of DJ Amber has come out claiming that he is bitterly hurt by her announcement that she is pregnant for reggae artiste I-Octane. ...

artiste Singing Melody left the island London this weekend for a three week promotional tour of Europe ahead of his still untitled upcoming solo album due out in November.       ...

NEW YORK - Ja Rule is headed to a New York prison for up to two years in a gun case. The platinum-selling rapper and actor was sentenced yesterday.             ...

Lupe Fiasco has been an ardent critic of President Obama and now the Chicago rapper is making headlines after he called the president "the biggest terrorist."         &nbs...

JAMAICAN Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Buju Banton wants the court to impose a prison term below the mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years at his sentencing hearing later this month.  ...

The fifth installment of Toronto's annual Reggae Music Achievements Awards (RMAA) lived up to the early hype - from performances and production to the easy access patrons had entering the venue. T...

Popular United States artiste Nicki Minaj will be performing in Jamaica for this year's Reggae Sumfest on July 21-23. Minaj will be performing alongside a dynamic group of local and international...

A number of rappers have weighed in on tonight's NBA championship finals, which saw the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks in game six of the NBA f...

FLIGHT deejay Assassin (also known as Agent Sasco) scored his first number one single of 2011 with Talk How Mi Feel, which hit pole position on the Jamaica Music Countdown charts last week.  ...

NEW YORK, USA, (AP) - Saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins isn't slowing down at age 80, winning musician of the year honours at the Jazz Awards. Rollins, currently touring New Zealand, was also name...

Business Observer story reporting that Marley Coffee was worth US$235 million, prompted a co-host of a popular morning radio programme to ask what does coffee have to do with Rasta. Rohan Marley, ...

After rumours surfaced last week that deejay Ryno had joined the Alliance and that a meeting between Bounty Killer and Ryno had taken place, attempts made to contact Ryno about the issue were unsu...

Incarcerated rapper T.I. has revealed that he will drop a new single over the next couple of weeks, just in time for summerThe rapper, who is currently winding down an eight month prison sentence ...

Bronx rapper Fat Joe recently spoke about his weight loss, after the 6'2 rap star shed 88 pounds.According to Fat Joe, his motivation for losing the weight was simple: he lost seven friends in the...

Platinum selling rapper Rick Ross is expanding his business empire into the restaurant business, via a new partnership with national restaurant chain, Wingstop.         &n...

With a new name, perspective and outlook on life, SammiJane thinks it's definitely a Time For Change, and this is exactly what she will do with the launch of her very first album. Born in England...

Fans of R singer Mya and Janelle Monae have a chance to meet the ladies as part of CharityBuzz.com's latest auction. Grammy Award-winning artist Mya has partnered with CharityBuzz.com to auction o...

Representatives for rapper DMX are hitting back at reports that he is in negotiations to star in a reality series reuniting him with his children.             ...

Rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z have announced that they are forming a new group titled "The Throne," for their upcoming collaborative album Watch the Throne, which is due in stores this August. &nb...

Having been charged for an expletive-laced performance on the closing night of the just-concluded Reggae Sumfest, American pop act Nicki Minaj, pleaded guilty and paid the J$1000 fine.   &n...

 Michael Jackson's mom and four of his siblings yesterday announced plans for a tribute concert later this year in Wales, but two of the late singer's brothers say they oppose the timing of t...

Dancehall deejay Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks, may be in trouble with the law yet again. Yardhitz.com has been informed that a report was filed against the deejay and a member of h...

Mavado was yesterday charged with assault and given bail following an incident at a nightclub in New Kingston. For Ful...

As Buju Banton awaits his sentencing after he was convicted of drug related and gun charges, letters have been pouring in from his supporters requesting leniency in his sentencing. ...

WITH her second album out and climbing reggae charts around the world, Jamaican singer Etana recently wrapped up a 12-city tour of the United States, which began on May 10.      ...

WITH her second album out and climbing reggae charts around the world, Jamaican singer Etana recently wrapped up a 12-city tour of the United States, which began on May 10.      ...

AMERICAN singer Ne-Yo says he will be staging at least two parties in Jamaica over the Emancipation weekend, adding to the mix of social events planned for that holiday period.     &n...

NEW YORK, USA (AP) - The first time Stevie Wonder performed at the Apollo, he was just a child, and he remembers being so nervous, he dropped his bongos on the stage floor.      ...

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed singer Beres Hammond will be honoured by Summerfest Productions, organisers of Reggae Sumfest during this year's staging of the annual music festival in Montego Bay. &nb...

NEW YORK (AP) - New York City police are investigating an online posting from a convicted felon who claims to have shot and robbed Tupac Shakur in 1994, two years before the rapper was slain. &nb...

Since leaving the Portmore Empire, Jah Vinci and Notnice say new opportunities have surfaced and they have been getting a lot of support from the music industry and fans. ...

Drake was presented with the Hal David Starlight Award at the 42nd Songwriter's Hall of Fame Awards Gala (June 16th), at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.  Drake, who is the first H...

A veteran Hip-Hop producer has filed a lawsuit against Lady Gaga's producer Rob Fusari and his company Rob Fusari Productions over several of the pop singer's hit singles. Calvin Gaines is a Hip-H...

Two men associated with music manager James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond have been charged with the murder of an associate of superstar rapper 50 Cent, after he allegedly smacked Rosemond's teenaged ...

TORONTO - Lady Gaga won two awards and provided a double shot of her trademark edgy, eccentric stage theatrics at Sunday's MuchMusic Video Awards - but it was a surprise appearance from beloved te...

View pictures of lastnight's MMVA Awards performances held at the city tv building on Queen st. at the corner of John st. in the beautiful city of toronto, province of Ontario Canada.   &n...

R singer Nivea was hit with a DUI last night (June 19th) in Atlanta, according to reports. Nivea was leaving the wedding reception of Lil Wayne's ex-wife Toya Carter, who was married to Mickey "Me...

while everyone was enjoying time honoring or remembering their fathers on Fathers Day, DJ Clue lost his. Due to unknown circumstances at press time, DJ Clue's father, Ernesto Shaw Sr., passed away...

A lawsuit has broken out between Rap-A-Lot Records and Pimp C's wife Chinara Butler, over unreleased recordings by the deceased rap star. Rap-A-Lot Records 2K filed the lawsuit against Chinara But...

You thought you woulda get me down, you thought I woulda run away  But you only make me stronger, but God has strengthened me  Thought you woulda stop me, thought you woulda fade away,...

JAMAICA Day, held in Toronto, Canada for the past 20 years, has always been about positive music. This year they have decided to honour two men who have been flying reggae's banner high.   ...

A seventh grade Westboro, Massachusetts teacher who showed a video of rapper Eminem to students has resigned over her controversial actions.              ...

An advertising campaign featuring Brooklyn rapper Jay-Z won an advertisement on (June 21st), at the Cannes Lions International Film Festival of Creativity. New York based ad agency Droga5 won...

Reggae singer was sentenced to 10 years in prison (June 23rd) for his role in allegedly setting up a cocaine deal in Miami in December of 2009. The 38-year-old singer, born Mark Myrie, was sentenc...

Producer Missy Elliott has revealed she is battling Graves disease, an incurable disorder that affects the thyroid. The disorder has caused Missy to drop out of the spotlight, after she suffered f...

Platinum plus selling Hip-Hop group the Black Eyed Peas are teeming with Ubisoft to launch a new video game based on the group.                 &nb...

Deejay Beenie Man is setting himself for the summer season with the news that he has signed major endorsement deals with MegaMart and that he's just inked a deal to have his own line of liquor, Ya...

Comedian Kevin Hart hosted the 2011 BET Awards, which took place in Los Angeles California, (June 25th). Stars like Will and Jada Smith, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Justin Bieber, Nia Long, Alicia Keys, N...

A number of artists were honored Friday night (June 24th), in Los Angeles at ASCAP's 24th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.                 &n...

THE population of more than one million in Sao Luis in Brazil barely speaks a word of English. Yet they, who came out for the annual Loveland Reggae Festival, sang along word for word to the popul...

Grammy Award winner Buju Banton and international Reggae artiste Delly Ranx have teamed up for 'Thunder Roll' and the proceeds are to go to a commissary account. The Pure Music Production track wa...

A lawsuit filed in Detroit claims music star Lady GaGa is misleading her fans with an online pitch for donations for victims of the Japan earthquake. Lady GaGa's website is selling $5 wristbands ...

 Plans are advanced for Mackie Conscious to make his debut European tour this summer, which will hopefully signal a turn of fortunes for the crooner who proclaimed in one of his songs that "A...

 Hit rapper Rick Ross is being sued by a neighbor in Atlanta who claims his three pitbulls killed her Yorkshire Terrier.                  ...

A number of well respected physicians have signed on board to provide expert care to the young Chicago athletes who take part in Snoop Dogg's Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL). Dr. Josh Blomgren,...

JAMAICAN singer Trudy (TruDiva) may have found a hit with her dance single Party All Night (Booty Song), which is said to be creating a stir on local and foreign radio outlets.     &n...

Fans of dancehall artiste Tifa can look forward to her new single Get Flat and the video for that single which will be unveiled at the Fiction nightclub on Thursday. The video was directed by Dext...

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel is looking for love - this time through the staging of a reality dating show entitled Teacha's Pet. A 'teaser' for the reality show hit the Internet this past week ...

Vanilla Ice has warned teen sensation Justin Bieber to enjoy his success while he can because his fame won't last. The one-time rapper, real name Rob Van Winkle, was catapulted to fame thanks to ...

On July 23rd,it is confirmed that Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London flat.                  ...

"It was not about me, dem run guh foreign go get R Kelly, but seet deh now only Coco Tea can save it," chanted the pint- sized entertainer from out of Clarendon when he took centrestage at the Reg...

Popular Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj has been tapped to join the cast in the fourth sequel to the franchise film, "Ice Age."                 &nbs...

IT would now appear that whenever pioneering local poets are being lauded Miss Lou is always included. As was the case at the recent staging of the first Jamaica Poetry Festival, the honour was re...

Queens, New York rapper Nas will pay homage to the victims of 9/11 by participating in a new nationwide campaign that urges his fans to engage in charitable services all year-round.    ...

The son of Cuban immigrants and 30-year-old chart-topper, Pitbull, is among the latest Latino celebs weighing in on the controversial immigration laws of the U.S. The singer, born Armando Cristian...

Singer  and actress Jennifer Lopez is definitely using work as good therapy following her recent split from husband Marc Anthony. And the singer will make a cool million for just one gig...

REPORTS out of Canada indicate that reggae artiste Capleton wowed his audience at a concert in Brampton, Ontario, despite protest from local gay rights groups. The protests prompted organisers to ...

Songbird Rihanna has been tapped as the new face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. Rihanna will be featured in the upcoming season's campaign for the fashion house, which previously em...

TODAY, had Gregory Isaacs been alive, he would have been celebrating his 61st birthday. But for his widow June Isaacs she will be sharing the day with her late husband in a special way -- by launc...

Reggae duo Black Judah recently teamed up with American rapper Snoop Dogg on the single called California Green. According to Black Judah member Dylan Judah, having the rapper on the track was lik...

Mavado's collaboration hit Every Gal with Chipmunk has hit the number one spot on the BBC 1Xtra chart in the UK. For Full St...

Stand Still, the follow-up to Chezidek's most recent hit Secret Enemy, is a poignant tale about the daily struggles of ordinary people.               &nb...

Long Beach, California rap star Snoop Dogg has teamed with CharityBuzz.com, to offer one lucky fan the opportunity to sit in on a studio session with him.           ...

Toronto is still hyped up after Taylor Swift rocked the ACC on July 15th and then once again on July 16th. Taylor Swift's Toronto concert dates sold out in minutes! With a banjo in hand, Taylor le...

star Drake has cancelled a weekend show after the death in the family. The Canada heartthrob's uncle passed away, causing Drake to halt Saturday's show in Orlando, Florida as part of Universal Stu...

The MBNA stage at Ottawa's Bluesfest collapsed this weekend during Cheap Trick's set. Performing during a severe weather storm, the band was stopped abruptly during "I Want You To Want Me".  ...

Mavado has secured a remix with R&B artiste Ne-Yo after the crooner added his style to the singjay's song I Know You Want Me that was released in April last year. ...

Just over a million people from all over the world packed the lakeshore in downtown toronto enjoying the scotia bank caribana 2011.                 ...

With their dazzling costumes and youthful exuberance, the young people put on quite a show at the kiddies carnival last Saturday.                 &...

The Caribana parties and events are great but the main attraction of the Caribana Festival is the 2011 Scotiabank Caribana Parade (North America's largest Caribbean Parade). With over a million pe...

The life sentence of a man convicted of murdering two other men who allegedly killed Bay Area rap legend Mac Dre, has been upheld. Jason Mathis and rapper Andre "Mac Minister" Dow were sentenced t...

Jay-Z has yet to release his collaboration with Kanye West titled Watch The Throne, but the mogul is already two songs into his next solo album."I know exactly the tone and the whole feel of the [...

Rihanna's show at Dallas' American Airlines Center was cancelled yesterday (July 8th), due to a fire that ignited during the first hour of the show.           &...

Over 10,000 people are calling on the Black Eyed Peas to end their support for a Spanish television show show that animal rights activists say abuses a chimpanzee. Thousands of animal lovers signe...

REGGAE crooner and songwriter Lymie Murray is currently promoting his latest releases, the three singles You Got Me, Just Like This and Only You and I Know.          ...

An 18-year-old associate of rapper Lil Boosie that is charged with six murders, will first stand trial for the killing of Chris "Nussie" Jackson.             &...

At near 3:30 am on Sunday morning a weary audience inside Kingston's National Indoor Sports Centre applauded the newly-crowned beauty queen, Shakira Martin as she made her first walk as Miss Jamai...

Snoop Dogg wants to make William and Kate some baby-making music. Snoop, who recently worked out his visa problems, plans to buy a house in England and this is his way of reaching out to the Royal...

Diamond-selling reggae artiste, Shaggy literally blocked New Kingston's Knutsford Boulevard on Satudary night for the launch of his latest project Summer in Kingston and the world premiere of the ...

Rob Ford took great pride Saturday in "jumping up" with a costumed little girl and her mom at the Caribbean Carnival parade.                  ...

Two Toronto Police officers are being investigated in the fatal shooting of a Caribbean Carnival patron who a witness said had taken a gun from a man firing into a crowd.       ...

After years of honing her musical chops as lead singer of the girl group 54-46, and as a backup singer for her famous father, reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert, singer Leba Hibbert has come full circle...

LOS ANGELES - Pop singer Katy won a leading nine nominations for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, reducing eccentric superstar Lady Gaga to also-ran status with just three nods. Sultr...

 Queens, New York rapper Nas is teaming with UNICEF and the family of late Beatles member George Harrison, to raise funds for children in the waitron and drought affected region known as the ...

Miami, Florida rapper Trina will head to the city of brotherly love this weekend, in an attempt to curtail outbreak of violence.                 &n...

Young Money Entertainment artiste Nicki Minaj, who headlined International Night Two at Reggae Sumfest in Catherine Hall, St James, on Saturday, has been charged with indecent language. ...

Two years ago female deejay Spice lit the dancehall world with her Vybz Kartel combination Rampin' Shop, then she was at it again with the funny, cheating single Jim Screechie...now this time she ...

SINGJAY Xamount refuses to accept limitations and predictability especially as it relates to the creative process in music. The New York-based artiste who has been making moves in the Tri-State Ar...

Irish and Chin and Mighty Crown are bringing Shabba Ranks to Japan for his first performance there in almost 20 years. Shabba Ranks, the iconic face of mainstream dancehall Reggae music, will retu...

Perhaps the brightest spark throughout Saturday's long Miss Jamaica Universe coronation show, was the performance by the celebrated American rap star Ludacris.         &nb...

Crooner Gregory Isaacs, dubbed the Cool Ruler may be gone, but as far as his fans are concerned is definitely not forgotten. Isaacs graced the Sumfest stage on numerous occasions, and this year th...

Rapper DMX will remain incarcerated, after jail officials in Yuma State Prison found the rapper with drugs behind bars.  According to reports, DMX has been cited for drug possession, failing ...

Rapper Foxy Brown emerged victorious in court (July 12th), after a judge dropped a charge against her in relation to her "mooning" case.               &n...

Washington, DC rapper Wale is among the African artists who are banding together to present the African Connection Relief Event (A.C.R.E.).               ...

MONTEGO BAY, St James - It wasn't the man dubbed the king of the dancehall, neither was it the controversial deejay that has everyone talking about the lightness of his skin; nor was it the gully ...

Three of Latin music's biggest stars will combine forces this Fall to hit the road on a major arena tour. Miami rap star Pitbull has landed a high-profile gig opening up for Latin music sensation ...

IVOR Ruddock, the manager of reggae singer Gyptian, is seeking to clarify that his artiste is not in custody, following a fracas and the subsequent killing of a man at a popular Corporate Area rec...

MUSIC, friendship and gallons of the favourite dark brew, Guinness, ruled the National Indoor Sports Centre last Thursday as Jamaicans gathered to celebrate Arthur Guinness Day. Trinidad's 2011 Gr...

The Get Schooled Foundation launched the "Wake Up and Get Schooled" Campaign (September 23rd). The foundation has enlisted artists, athletes, and entertainment personalities to record phone calls ...

Former Bad Boy Records rapper G. Dep is facing a minimum of 15 years in prison, after prosecutors refused to downgrade a murder charge to manslaughter.           &nb...

Former Bad Boy Records rapper G. Dep is facing a minimum of 15 years in prison, after prosecutors refused to downgrade a murder charge to manslaughter.           &nb...

Waiting for a Pink Floyd reunion? You'd be better off working for peace in the Middle East. Dumb joke? Not to drummer Nick Mason.                 &...

Beenie Man's management team, MD Entertainment, last night announced that the artiste will not be performing at this weekend's heavily advertised Two In One performance alongside stage performers ...

Pioneering rap veteran Chuck D. has released a song titled "Notice," his own take on Jay-Z and Kanye West's popular track "Otis," from their upcoming release Watch the Throne. ...

With dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel arrested and charged and his properties raided by police, it has been disclosed that he is just one of several entertainers who have popped up on the police's ra...

Recently freed rappers T.I. and DMX were the surprise performers at the BET Hip-Hop awards, which took place (October 1st) in Atlanta, Georgia.             &nb...

THE rock/reggae band Passafire based in Savannah, Georgia in the United States debuts at the top of Billboard's Reggae album chart with its fourth studio album Start from Scratch. With a new membe...

GUYANESE songstress Timeka Marshall is enjoying airplay with her newest release, a cover of the number one billboard hit, Waiting For You originally done by Richard Marx in 1989.     ...

Vetran radio personality/BET host Big Tigger will present the 4th Annual "Big Tigger HIV/AIDS Ride for Life" this weekend in Washington DC.               ...

Reports being circulated on the Internet have indicated that A posthumous album by Amy Winehouse is likely to be reggae inspired. This marks a sharp move away from the jazz influence of her two al...

Representatives for singer Erykah Badu have responded to comments made by the D.O.C., in regards to their relationship status. According to the D.O.C., he is living with Badu, while he works with ...

The legal actions against Young Money/Cash Money Records continue to pile up, as Lil Wayne is the subject of a new lawsuit. The latest lawsuit was filed in LA County Superior Court earlier this we...

The $8,000,000 Maybach Exelero that rapper Bryan "Birdman" Williams was supposed to purchase is still up for sale, according to the luxury vehicle's over.           ...

Kosha Dillz, known as one of the prolific and outspokenly Jewish rappers of our time, recently spoke with AllHipHop.com about his song with the RZA, his faith and his work ethic among other things...

Canadian rapper Drake will be honored with this year's Allan Slaight Award.The rapper will be presented with the award, which is given to a young person in the country who makes a difference in th...

The local dancehall community was jolted, if only for a few minutes, by news that popular selector turned recording artiste Tony Matterhorn had been shot and killed.        ...

Rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z are putting their newest video "Otis" to good use, beyond the typical marketing promotion for their new album Watch the Throne. Reps for the rappers have confirmed tha...

Pop singer Justin Timberlake has enlisted the help of a variety of rappers to help raise money for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.               &nb...

Pop singer Rihanna has inked a multi-year deal with the Barbados Tourism Authority to exclusively promote the island as a tourist destination.             &nbs...

The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project is an ambitious attempt to discover the world's most unique and interesting nightlife, culminating in one-of-a-kind experiences on the same night all over t...

ALWAYS working, sometimes under the radar but never off the radar, Jamaican recording artistes, Brick and Lace, have resurfaced. After months in hiatus to regroup and diversify their musical inter...

As many people protest high bills from the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS), dancehall artiste Assassin has put his disapproval of the company in the form of a song. ...

Broadcast Music, Inc is awarding Snoop Dogg with the BMI Icon Award at the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards at the end of this month.                 &...

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, A St Mary Mi Come From - the annual stage-show promoted by cultural artiste, Capleton, - remains committed to charitable endeavours.       ...

DJ Khago has dissolved his managerial partnership with Paul 'Bankey' Giscombe and is advising the public that Giscombe is no longer authorised to conduct business on his behalf. ...

DANCEHALL deejay Macka Diamond is pleading for the return of documents stolen from her car, which was broken into and robbed as she performed at the Louise Bennett theatre in Kingston yesterday. ...

Sources have confirmed that G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean has been accused of sexual assault in the State of New York.                   &nb...

Rapper Big Boi of Hip-Hop group Outkast was arrested in Miami, Florida today (August 7th).                           ...

Rap star 50 Cent will head to Dubai for the first time in four years this September. 50 is slated to perform in Dubai, on the last evening of "Shoppiesta," which is being held at Dubai's Mayden. ...

Black Eyed Peas front man will.I.am has teamed with revered inventor Dean Kamen to produce a back to school TV special. Will.I.am and Dean Kamen will present the "i.am FIRST: Science is Rock and R...

Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Boi was released from the Miami-Dade County jail (August 8th).                         &nbs...

UNITY and positive vibes were all around at the 10th staging of Capleton's A St Mary Mi Come From at the Grays Inn Sport Complex in Annotto Bay, St Mary on Friday.         ...

DANCEHALL Deejay Mavado, real name 'David Brooks', was ordered to return to court in late September when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court to answer to charges of assault ...

DJ KipRich is known for his no-holds-barred approach to deejaying, where he uses witty one-liners and heavy doses of sarcasm to document the various goings-ons with artistes in the local music ind...

CANADA'S top reggae singer Tony Anthony continues to make serious strides on the international reggae scene. He is currently sitting in the number one position on the Italian Top 20 Reggae Singles...

International reggae artiste I-Wayne says too much negative music is being promoted within the music industry and as a result the 'good' songs are being put on the back burner. ...

Drug charges stemming from the East Carolina University arrest of Pittsburgh, PA rapper Wiz Khalifa were dropped earlier this week.                 ...

This past week Eminem helped earn an award for the Chrysler 200 commercial that premiered last year during the NFL's Super Bowl. The commercial, which starred hometown rapper Eminem , Chrysler mov...

Reggae's Gone Country, the album from VP Records and Warner Nashville Music, has debuted on the Billboard magazine charts. One week after it was released in the United States, charted at number 65...

WITH a career spanning more than 20 years, Jamaica's lovers' rock singer Singing Melody reintroduced himself to fans with the premiere of the first official single Collide, on Wednesday, from his ...

In addition to her engaging stage 'swag' this high-riding certified diva of the dancehall has an endearing sense of style.                   ...

A number of rappers, singers, and executives will come together tonigh to reminisce over the life and times of late R singer Aaliyah. BET will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the death of A...

The first annual Irie Music Awards, which falls under the umbrella of the Irie Music Festival, was recently held in downtown Toronto, and saw Steele receiving the honour of Canada's "Male Reggae A...

Popular deejay Miguel 'Sizzla Kalonji' Collins was involved in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St Ann. Up to late last night he was reportedly still in surgery at the St Ann's Bay ...

THE Wyndham Hotel's Jonkanoo Lounge again played host to another in the Plug 'N' Play series last Friday. This time it was the turn of smooth reggae crooner Courtney John to step into the spotligh...

MONTEGO BAY, St James - Popular dancehall artiste Food Kartel, who was last week charged with carnal abuse, is contending that he has been framed and has vowed to clear his name.     ...

The stage has apparently been set for yet another lyrical warfare between deejays Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. The popular artistes are now trading lyrical 'disses' with a series of songs aimed a...

BRAND Marley continues to dominate Billboard's reggae albums chart. The king of reggae Bob Marley and his offspring - Ziggy, Stephen and Damian -- account for four of the top 10 slots on this week...

Rap star T.I. is officially a free man, after he was released from an Atlanta area halfway house yesterday (September 29th).                  ...

CONTROVERSIAL Deejay artiste Vybz Kartel was arrested and charged for possession of a small quantity of ganja last night.                   &...

POLICE last night slapped a second murder charge on controversial deejay Vybz Kartel, a development that his lawyer said has shocked the artiste.             &...

TUESDAY, October 25, 2010 will be forever etched in the memory of the fans of late reggae singer Gregory Isaacs.                     &n...

Singer and songwriter Jessy Dixon, whose extensive travels helped popularise gospel music outside the United States, died Monday. He was 73.              ...

A concert featuring Cali Swag District turned violent early morning in Hollywood, California. (September 26th).                     &nb...

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels continues his work raising money for homeless and foster children, by taking part in charitybuzz' latest online auction.             &nb...

DUBLIN, IRELAND (AP) - Northern Ireland farmer Alan Graham says he doesn't know who Rihanna is but she must keep her top on while performing on his land. Graham says he enforced a dress code as he...

EMBATTLED dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has got much empathy from what could be deemed rather unusual quarters - Dave McIntosh, the son of reggae great Peter Tosh.         ...

Rihanna and Adele continue to wage an assault on the major music charts in America and Europe.                         &nbs...

Cash Money Records expanded the roster monday August 29th when they officially welcome the first pop group to their label. Internationally known pop band Savvy has inked a deal with Cash...

Incarcerated rap star T.I. will be released from prison on Wednesday (August 31st), according to reports. T.I. will be released from the Forrest City, Arkansas prison on Wednesday, after serving a...

BEYONCE and Jay-Z's offspring doesn't even have a name yet, but it was the indisputable breakout star of Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, upstaging everyone, even Katy Perry's win for video of the...

Amid reports that T.I. would be released from Forrest City Federal Prison in Arkansas, main attorney Jonathan Leonard has told xxl that the reports are false and that he will still be incarcerated...

Reporters touched base with Grammy Award winning hip-hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff last weekend to talk about his recent appearances on tour with Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Mint Condition and M...

Popular dancehall deejay, Elephant Man, is scheduled to return Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on November 30 for the start of his trial on a charge of abstracting electricity.   ...

REGGAE artiste Luciano has confirmed that there was a bottle-throwing incident during his performance at a concert in Port Harcourt in Nigeria. He, however, is emphasising that it was "out of the ...

Rapper Rick Ross could face a lawsuit over a canceled performance in Africa that was supposed to take place (December 28). Rick Ross was supposed to be the featured performer at the annual Calabar...

Aretha Franklin says she's ready to tie the knot with longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson. Franklin told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that the pair was considering a summer we...

DAMIAN 'Junior Gong' Marley has hinted that there may be a follow-up to Distant Relatives, the 2010 concept album he recorded with American hip-hop star Nas.          ...

Rapper 50 Cent has landed a major distribution deal and it's not for his music, it's for his new Street King energy shot.                   &...

Through a rap verse, Jay-Z has confirmed the birth of "the most beautiful girl in the world" - his newborn daughter.                    ...

JAILED dancehall entertainers Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim are scheduled to appear before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court today to answer to charges of conspiracy and attempting to per...

TONY Matterhorn, Kiprich, Iyara, Specialist each emerged victorious in their lyrical battles with their musical rivals Twin of Twins, Merciless, Deva Brat and Hurricane, respectively, at an incide...

Late rapper Heavy D died from a blood clot in his lung, a new report has revealed. The report, released Tuesday, said that the rapper died from a pulmonary embolism.        ...

REGGAE singer Luciano's Christmas eve performance in Nigeria was marred with the hurling of empty water bottles by some youths who attended the closing of the 2011 Rivers State Carnival aka CARNIR...

Sean ‘Diddy' Combs is facing a lawsuit that claims a concert goer was hit in the stomach with a microphone during the filming of an episode of "Making The Band."       &nb...

FANS of Kelly Rowlands who were anticipating her on stage at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday night, January 28 2012, will have to wait a little longer.       &nb...

The Gregory Isaacs Foundation launched its anti-drug campaign last October -- celebrating the memorial of the late singer who passed on that day.             &...

Hip-Hop artist and icon Snoop Dogg, who will be headlining at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with Dr. Dre in California this April, will also unveil a new "premium tobacco cigar...

Aretha Franklin won't be getting fitted for a wedding gown after all: She's called off her engagement. A statement released Monday by her representative said Franklin's wedding to Willie Wilkerson...

DRUM and bass duo of Sly & Robbie are the only Jamaican-based act on this year's staging of the New Zealand's biggest reggae event, Raggamuffin. The festival, now in its fifth year, is schedu...

A media company has announced they have acquired the rights to two unreleased DMX albums, that will be released nationwide in 2012.                 ...

Toronto native Drake will perform at this year's 2012 NHL All-Star Game, slated for Ottawa, Ontario, on this Sunday, January 29, according to an announcement made today (January 25). Joining Drake...

Rumours have been circulating in the streets that Lisa Hyper is pregnant. However, the controversial 22-year-old deejay says there is no truth to the claims. ...

Jah Cure, Khago, Damian Marley and Nas, Alborosie, and dancehall artiste Mavado will battle in the UK's Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. They were nominated in the Best Reggae Act category. &...