In a release sent to the STAR by newcomer Konshens, real name Garfield Spence, the artiste has sought to lay to rest, rumours concerning his relationship with Natural Bridge Studios, the Portmore Empire and his plans for 2009. Konshens writes: "Throughout the past couple of weeks, several disturbing issues have been raised involving me and the state of my career. I am aware that attempts have been made to reach me by various media houses in an effort to get […]
The post-Sting songs continue to be released, with the latest being Kiprich's 'Coward', which is aimed at his lyrical rivals, the Monster Empire. Shortly after a much-talked-about performance at Sting, Kiprich is at the throats of the Monster Empire again. While the artiste had previously told the STAR that the argument, on his part, was settled at Sting, it seems it has restarted with the song Coward. This is the second post-Sting song to be recorded. The morning after Sting, […]
While most are just getting back to work and trying to stay committed to their New Year's resolutions, Jim Jones' first order of business in 2009 was to meet with police. According to MTV News, the rapper had to make an appearance at New York's 18th precinct to talk to investigators about an alleged incident that took place on Christmas Eve that involved Ne-Yo, and/or one of more members of his entourage at the Louis Vuitton store on Fifth Avenue […]
Last Friday THE STAR asked the public to vote for the winner of the clash held on December 26 by texting the name of who they believed won to the number provided. Kartel won the vote-off after he got more than 65 per cent of the votes from the respondents. When THE STAR called Kartel yesterday for a response to his victory in the poll, he quickly pointed out that he was not surprised. "No I'm not. I knew the […]
While sitting behind bars on a number of different charges, DMX's foreclosed Arizona home is being sold off by banks. However, since the police raid his home in May of last year, it was left unsecured, and thieves and the elements have turned the home into a disaster. According to AZFamily.com, thieves have stolen every in the home from quads to furniture, while windows and doors were blown out by police and never fixed. "The place was glamour and when […]
Dr. Dre's 20-year-old son died of an overdose of heroin and morphine in August, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office. According to Reuters, the coroner ruled the death of Andre Young Jr an accidental overdose, after the results of toxicology and other tests came in this week. The young son of the super producer was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills, California in August. He had come in from a night out at around 5:30 a.m. […]
Flippa Mafia has been in Jamaica for a few weeks and he has been 'flossing' through the Corporate Area. The Philadelphia-based artiste has been seen at several events, including Sting, where he made money rain on the patrons. During the holiday season he also made appearances at A Black and White Affair, Stone Love Anniversary, Tifa's Birthday Bash and Weddi Weddi, where he spent copious amounts of money on high-end liquor. Even at the New Year's Eve staging of Passa […]
The economic slump is affecting everybody. 50 said, in the past, that he's lost a few million in the stock market, and now, even Jay-Z is not immune. According to a recent New York Times report, Jay-Z and his real estate partner Charles Blaichman have put a hold on their $66 million New York City hotel project due to a lack of funding. Blaichman, a real estate developer who is known for his projects in lower Manhattan, is reportedly having […]
Hours after the clash between Vybz Kartel and Mavado at Sting 2008, Kartel has recorded a song boldly declaring that Mavado ran from the war. Entitled Don't Run (Last Man Standing) the song was recorded Saturday morning and was produced by Portmore Empire affiliated producer Not Nice. In the song Kartel dubs Mavado the 'runner' stating that the artiste ran before completing the clash. When THE STAR contacted Kartel yesterday he said, "They can't say they won war when, one, […]
It was a shocked and dismayed entertainment fraternity that received the news of dancer Ice's death early yesterday morning. Ice was gunned down along Newark Avenue in St Andrew. Born David Alexander Smith, the dancer was a veteranin the business known as noted member of the late Bogle's Black Roses crew. Ice skyrocketed to super stardom this year with his dance 'gully creepa', which received fame worldwide after world record holder Usain Bolt celebrated his wins with during the Beijing […]
