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Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fever’ Just Got Certified Gold in the UK, His First Ever
Eight years after it dropped, “Fever” is still racking up hardware. Vybz Kartel’s 2016 dancehall cut was certified Gold in the United Kingdom on July 3rd by the British Phonographic Industry, after crossing 400,000 combined sales and streams in the country.
Burna Boy Just Became the Most-Listened-To African Artist on Spotify and It’s All Because of Shakira
Burna Boy has hit 47.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making him the most-streamed African artist on the platform right now.
Afro Nation Portugal 2026 Kicks Off: Burna Boy and Tyla Headline Day 1
Burna Boy headlining a festival is never a surprise at this point, but what makes Day 1 of Afro Nation Portugal 2026 genuinely interesting is just how much of the lineup reflects a shift in what “African music on a global stage” actually looks like right now.
Reggae Land 2026 Nears Sell-Out With Burna Boy, Masicka, Christopher Martin and Julian Marley
Reggae Land is about to close the door on its first-ever Friday edition, and the final release tickets are nearly gone.
Ziggy Marley Brought ‘Three Little Birds’ to the FIFA Fan Fest and the Crowd Felt Every Word
There’s something about hearing Bob Marley’s music performed by his own son that hits on a completely different level of personal.
Elijah Marley Performed His Dad’s ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ at FIFA Fan Fest Miami and It Hit Hard
Elijah Marley didn’t walk out to just any song at FIFA Fan Fest Miami. He performed “Welcome to Jamrock,” the 2005 Damian “Jr.
Riddim of a Republic: 25 Jamaican Songs That Conquered America
As the United States marks its 250th year of independence, we trace how an island of fewer than three million people rewired American pop culture, one bassline at a time.
Anthony B Releases ‘Tease Har 2.0 (Box Ah Rubbaz)’
Anthony B dropped “Tease Har 2.0 (Box Ah Rubbaz)” and made sure to shout out Cape Verde while doing it.
Wizkid Joins Jorja Smith on New Single ‘Alive’
Jorja Smith’s third album era kicks off not with a slow burn, but with a full-on dancefloor moment.
Prosecutors Seek Grand Jury Testimony in Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Case
Lil Durk’s lawyers didn’t push back when prosecutors filed a motion to release grand jury testimony ahead of his upcoming federal trial.
Ziggy Marley Is Bringing J Boog to Artpark This July for a Night of Reggae in New York
Ziggy Marley just announced he’s heading to New York on July 11 for a show at Artpark, and he’s bringing J Boog along for the ride.
Chronic Law Back in US Custody in South Florida; Manager Urges Calm
Chronic Law has been booked by Broward County law enforcement on firearm-related charges as of July 5, 2026, marking his second detention in the United States this year alone.
Lil Wayne Confirms Split, Says He Was Never Engaged to Madi Cannon
The engagement that never was. Lil Wayne used a recent livestream to clear up months of public speculation, confirming that he and 23-year-old Indiana influencer Madi Cannon were never actually engaged, despite the cozy photos and internet chatter that had everyone assuming otherwise.
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony for $18 Million Over So So Def Royalties
The sharpest detail buried in Jermaine Dupri’s new lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment is not the $18 million figure.
Morgan Heritage Has New Music Coming Friday, and Stephen Marley’s Behind the Boards
Morgan Heritage just dropped the news their fans have been waiting on — new music is coming this Friday, and it’s rolling out with Stephen Marley’s production stamp on it.
Mr. Vegas Reports Receiving Death Threats from Audie Morgan, Alerts Jamaican Constabulary
Mr. Vegas isn’t staying quiet about what he says is a serious and ongoing threat to his safety.