LONG BEACH – Capleton, the controversial Jamaican reggae singer whose lyrics glorify killing gay people, has been booted off the bill of this weekend’s Ragga Muffins Festival, organizers said.

It’s tough for outsiders to differentiate among dancehall reggae singers. But once you hear and see Capleton, you won’t confuse him with anyone else: He’s the bearded guy in a head wrap with the big ...

A raggae/dancehall singer who has drawn fire for lyrics that critics say advocate violence against gays and lesbians has been removed from the lineup of the Ragga Muffins festival, which comes to the ...

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The energy meets you before the music even settles in. Across three nights of Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, the festival brought together roots ...

UPDATE: The Capleton show scheduled for this weekend at the Kinetic Playground has been canceled. I’ll have more on this, and on reaction to it, tomorrow. This past weekend, a young friend of mine ...

The countdown is on for Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Festival, returning to the island’s south coast from November 7 – 9, 2025. Known for pairing Jamaica’s finest culinary experiences with rich ...

The Food, Rum and Reggae Festival will take place next Sunday December 6 and one of the headliners, dancehall firebrand, Capleton, is promising to uplift the spirits of patrons, with a high energy ...

Reggae veterans prove they can keep up with the young guns, and Vybz Kartel doesn’t let imprisonment affect his release schedule There’s nothing like YouTube to provide access to what otherwise might ...

Three of the biggest names in reggae and dancehall music have agreed to renounce homophobia and excise lyrics promoting violence against gay people from their music. Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton, ...