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1 week ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Lil Durk’s family blasts federal authorities for using his rap lyrics in his murder-for-hire case. According to new reports, prosecutors have since backtracked on their plans to use his lyrics in the trial after the Chicago rapper was hit with new charges, including one count of stalking resulting in death.
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2 weeks ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Drake gifted Vybz Kartel a custom OVO chain before his historic show at the Barclays Center, and now we know how much money he dropped on it. Vybz Kartel is one of the artists who showed a lot of support to Drake at the height of his beef with Kendrick Lamar, and now the Canadian rapper is rewarding him for his loyalty.
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3 weeks ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Kanye West gave fans a promising update on Lil Uzi Vert’s health following an illness that landed him in the hospital. Lil Uzi Vert’s fans were left deeply concerned for his well-being on Monday when he was rushed to a New York City. It remains unclear what really happened to the “XO Tour Life” rapper, but he was taken to a Lower Manhattan hospital from a luxury condominium building after someone called 911.
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3 weeks ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Shenseea and Lauryn Hill’s son, YG Marley, may be the newest couple on the block. The two artists sparked dating rumors this week after being spotted together looking cozy. The clip was shared on Shenseea’s Instagram Story showing her smoking hookah in YG Marley’s arms as Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” plays in the background. YG Marley is the son of Ms. Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley, Bob Marley’s son, which makes him a third-generation artist in the Marley lineage.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Vybz Kartel is being hailed for a stellar performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday night. The dancehall legend performed in front of a sold-out crowd for a 2-hour set that saw him bring out his sons, his mother, Rvssian, Spice, and Busta Rhymes among others. In addition to his surprise guests, a number of celebrities were in attendance, including Buju Banton, Safaree Samuels, Stefflon Don, and Cardi B.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Vybz Kartel was once the poster child for skin bleaching in Jamaican culture, but those days are long behind him. Prior to his incarceration, Vybz Kartel famously bleached his skin and even released a song, “Cake Soap,” about it in 2010. Back then, the dancehall legend sported his lighter skin tone and numerous tattoos proudly. However, he received mixed reactions from fans, with some folks blaming him for influencing the youths to bleach their skins.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Future has broken his silence about Young Scooter’s death, sharing a touching tribute for the late rapper. The Atlanta rap community paid tribute to Young Scooter this weekend in his hometown with a candlelight and balloon-releasing ceremony. Thousands of fans showed out to remember the late rapper hailed as a hometown hero. Scooter was signed to Future’s label Freebandz, so naturally, Pluto is taking his tragic death hard.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Young Thug could be heading back to court or maybe even prison following his tweets about Young Scooter’s death. Earlier this week, the Atlanta rapper shared his reaction to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office report on the unfortunate death of Young Scooter. According to the official coroner’s report, the 39-year-old rapper’s death is being ruled an accident due to a severe leg injury he sustained.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Sean Paul says he was hurt by “jecket” allegations made on social media by a TikToker before their run-in. Earlier this year, rumors started circulating that a famous Jamaican entertainer and a famous sports personality found out via DNA tests that they were not the father of their children. The identities of the two celebrities were not named in the reports published in local newspapers, which resulted in a lot of names being thrown around on social media.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Usain Bolt is mourning the death of his father, Wellesley Bolt. The Jamaican sprint legend and his family are mourning the death of the family patriarch. According to the Jamaica Observer, Wellesley Bolt passed away on Monday, March 31, following a lengthy battle with an unknown illness. Usain Bolt has not yet released a statement confirming his father’s passing, but sources told Urban Islandz he is saddened by the news.
