Trending · October 16, 2026
Grammy-winning Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Paris on October 25, when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. The performance marks his return to the venue where he made history in April 2025 as the first African artist to headline the stadium. The show is part of the NFL's record seven international halftime performances this season, with kickoff set for 9:30 a.m. ET.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Nine-year-old Lake Anthony's charity single "World Needs Love" is out now on all major streaming platforms. The roots reggae track, produced by Loud City, features Anthony B, Romain Virgo, Ce'Cile, Pato Banton, Katchafire's Logan Bell and the Mystic Roots Band, with proceeds going to Jamaica hurricane recovery. The young artist was famously called "the future of reggae" by Major Lazer's Walshy Fire at Burning Man 2026.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's 16-track No Better Riddim compilation is out now via Ghetto Youths International on all major streaming platforms. Fifteen vocalists — from veterans like Richie Spice and Turbulence to rising voices like Sevana and Jaz Elise — each built an original song on Marley's single riddim, with eight previously unreleased tracks debuting today. Marley closes the project with his own instrumental version.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Keznamdi closed his five-city BLXXD & FYAH US tour on October 15 at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, sharing the stage with Wu-Tang Clan's GZA, who performed Liquid Swords in full with the Phunky Nomads live band. The finale capped a run through San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Fan footage from the night showed a packed, electric room where reggae and hip-hop audiences met in the middle.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Cardi B has withdrawn from her October 18 headline set at BZR Weekend Jamaica, her representatives told Billboard on October 8, giving no reason. The show at Kingston's National Stadium was billed as her first stadium performance in Jamaica. Organizers have since suspended ticket sales with no refund details posted, while Spice, Keyshia Cole, and other acts remain on the bill.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 16, 2026
Christopher "Dudus" Coke's projected US release date has moved from January 29, 2028, to January 28, 2029, per updated Bureau of Prisons records — surfacing days after reports linked him to a Fort Dix altercation with Diddy. Coke's aunt and prison officials deny the fight happened, and the BOP has not explained the date change. The connection between the two events remains unconfirmed speculation.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 15, 2026
Omah Lay has announced his new single "COME," arriving October 30, with music-press reports indicating an extended edition of his Clarity of Mind album may drop the same day. The Nigerian star teased the release on Instagram with the caption "COME 10/30/2026," continuing a strong 2026 run. The extended-album detail is reported, not officially confirmed.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 15, 2026
Vybz Kartel has crossed four million Instagram followers, becoming the first male dancehall artiste to reach the mark and only the third living Jamaican act — alongside Shenseea (9.6M) and Spice (4.8M) — to do so. He now leads all male dancehall artistes online, sitting well ahead of Popcaan (3.3M), Sean Paul (2.7M) and Shaggy (2.3M). The milestone adds fuel to the ongoing King of Dancehall debate and caps a remarkable post-freedom run since his 2024 release.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 15, 2026
Nine-year-old musician and producer Lake Anthony releases his charity single "World Needs Love" on all major streaming platforms on October 16, 2026, with proceeds going to hurricane recovery efforts in Jamaica. The Loud City-produced roots reggae track interpolates "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and features Anthony B, Romain Virgo, Ce'Cile, Pato Banton of the UK, Logan Bell of New Zealand's Katchafire, and Lake's mother Katherine Ramirez of California's Mystic Roots Band. The release follows Lake's viral onstage moment at Burning Man 2026 with Major Lazer, where Walshy Fire called him "the future of Reggae."
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 15, 2026
Organizers have announced the BRUV Musiq Festival for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Portmore Harbour Beach in Portmore, Jamaica. The lineup features Tanya Stephens, I Wayne and Warrior King alongside Zebra, Bascom X, Junior Cat, General B, Round Head and Nitty Kutchie. The festival honors the veteran reggae and dancehall performers who helped define the genres, setting the stage for a waterfront celebration in the heart of Jamaica's entertainment season.
By Ras Mahddy
Trending · October 15, 2026
Nine-year-old musician and producer Lake Anthony releases the charity single "World Needs Love" on Friday, October 16 across all major streaming platforms, with proceeds going to hurricane recovery efforts in Jamaica. The roots reggae track, produced by Loud City, features Anthony B, Romain Virgo, Ce'Cile, Pato Banton, Logan Bell of Katchafire and his mother Katherine Ramirez of Mystic Roots Band. The release follows a viral moment at Burning Man 2026, where Walshy Fire of Major Lazer named Lake the future of reggae.
By Ras Mahddy
