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1 week 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Rapper Sauce Walka was reportedly shot and injured in Memphis while his associate, The Sauce Factory (TSF) rapper Sayso P, died in said shooting incident. Multiple sources confirmed on Saturday afternoon (March 22) that Sauce Walka, whose real name is Albert Walker Mondane, and Sayso P were shopping in downtown Memphis when the incident occurred. Sources told Urban Islandz that the two rappers were standing near the FedEx Forum when a group of men pulled up and opened fire, hitting both of them.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens
Yella Beezy is facing capital murder charges for the killing of rapper Mo3. The “Play Yo Part” rapper, whose real name is Markies Conway, was arrested on Thursday (March 20) following an indictment on capital murder charges. Dallas County, Texas, prosecutors allege that Yella Beezy was the mastermind behind a murder-for-hire plot to kill rapper Mo3, real name Melvin Noble.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens |Jermaine Dupri
Mavado’s hopes of returning home to Jamaica without facing possible prosecution remain doubtful. The dancehall singer’s attorney recently hinted that he could be returning to Jamaica soon following his son’s freedom. Mavado’s son, Dantay Brooks, was freed of a murder conviction by the Court of Appeal two weeks ago following his life sentence in 2021. The “So Special” singer celebrated the legal win, indicating that he would take legal action against the state.
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1 month ago | 
urbanislandz.com | Michael Stephens |Jermaine Dupri
Bounty Killer is back on U.S. soil after getting his visa reinstated after 15 years. The dancehall legend was among several Jamaican artists whose United States visas were revoked for unknown reasons two decades ago. Some artists lost their visas due to issues with gay rights groups, while others remained a mystery. Bounty Killer was one of those artists who stated that they weren’t sure what led to their travel documents being revoked back then.
