Popcaan Performing With Burna Boy At His Show In Jamaica In December

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Popcaan is confirmed as one of the local Jamaican artists who will be performing alongside Burna Boy on December 18.

Last week, Solid Agency announced the Nigerian Afrobeats artist’s first stop in the land of Bob Marley, which has led to much excitement from his fans locally. On Instagram, Popcaan confirmed his booking with a brand-new event poster showing himself and Burna Boy on the cover.

Burna Boy’s Jamaica stop is part of his “Love Damini” tour that will see him performing in Suriname on December 14, the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago on December 16, Antigua and Barbuda on December 17, and then Jamaica on December 18.

The event will be held at the National Stadium in Kingston, and doors will be open early, around 3 PM. Early bird ticket prices beginning with general tickets are $7,500 while VIP is $18,000 or U$130, and VVIP at $45,000 or U$300.

Burna Boy’s presence in Jamaica sparks a lot of excitement as he is the first Afrobeats artist to visit the island. Afrobeats has received much support from Jamaicans, especially as the genre was inspired by Jamaican dancehall music. Many of the pioneers continue to pay homage to Jamaican music and culture.

The Grammy-nominated artist has also had a successful 2022 as he copped a nomination for Best Global Music Album for Love Damini, his sixth studio album, and another nomination for Best Global Music Performance for “Last Last,” which was recently certified platinum in the United Kingdom.

Last week, Billboard also revealed that he was among the top 5 artists of the Afrobeats genre that charted, coming second behind Tems, who led the list.

His latest tour included stops in Zurich, Stockholm, Dublin, and an upcoming Orlando stops before his Caribbean leg begins.

Popcaan is currently working on his new album, tentatively titled Great Is He. The St. Thomas native recently released his new single “Next To Me,” featuring his rumored girlfriend Toni-Ann Singh. Popcaan and Burna Boy also released a collaboration dedicated to Toni-Ann Singh earlier this year. The two artist will be performing the single.

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DJ Akademiks Says Lil Baby Battling Demons In Responding To Diss Track

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DJ Akademiks continues to speak about Lil Baby, who dissed him last month on his new album, It’s Only Me.

Speaking with Vlad TV, the hip hop podcaster bashes Lil Baby and even claims that the rapper has a learning disability. Just last month, Lil Baby dropped several lyrical disses for Akademiks after the Instagram personality called his album “mid” earlier this year. In his album, ‘There’s Only Me’ released last month, the rapper disses Akademiks net worth.

On the song “From Now On,” featuring Future Lil Baby raps, “Akademiks know he ain’t as rich as me!!!”

In the song “Top Priority,” he also rapped, “Akademiks N****s think they can’t get touched/Ion be on computers much, CED turnt me on to YouTube.”

In the interview, DJ Akademiks releases his own diss directed at Lil Baby, noting that the rapper can’t win against him, a journalist.

“My new nickname for baby is ‘Short Bus Baby’. He’s clearly not that smart, bro. no one with half a brain would even think to discuss me and Lil Baby. It sounds stupid to say financially,” he said.

“He has one of those Tourettes moments every now and then, you see him in the corner he’s just punching the air, he’s just flipping the water bottle, He’s battling the percs and a lot of demons and I get that. The first one though, I felt like he was a little bit wild, when a rapper starts to threaten, I’ve said this to every rapper in the game, you will never win versus the media,” he added.

DJ Akademiks continued, “When the media drives a narrative, the media gives the tint your career is viewed in, your personality is viewed in. I know a lot of rappers who don’t get certain types of looks or they’re not seen as favorably by the audiences is because what? they are asshole to journalists.”

Last month, Akademiks went on an extensive rant where he claimed that he was ready to testify against Lil Baby if a racketeering case is dropped on his 4PF crew.

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Boosie Badazz Claps Back At Gabrielle Union Questioning If He Is Gay

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Boosie Badazz wasted no time in responding to Gabrielle Union who questions if he is gay in resurfaced clip.

Boosie Badazz is not happy that Gabrielle Union called him out for constantly speaking about her gay stepchild, Zaya Wade. Boosie has been speaking on Dwyane Wade’s child Zaya who is born male but is seeking to transition as a woman

“So far so good, sorry Boosie,” Gabrielle says making a point on a recent interview.

Gabrielle Union-Wade then addresses Boosie whose regular talking points include his anti-gay rants about Lil Nas X being gay and influencing young men and Zaya Wade who has been transitioning as a woman.

“You’ve got a lot of dick on your mind. throwing that out there. It’s like Zaya and Little Nas live in his head rent-free in his head. it’s like sir, It’s something you want to go ahead and tell us? We can be your sanctuary,” she says while the show host Jemele Hill offers that there is a safe space for him to come out as gay.

Boosie Badazz has been called out in the past for being homophobic and targeting Lil Nas X with his homophobia as well as speaking about Gabrielle and Dwyane Wade’s allowing Zaya to express herself as a woman. It seems that Boosie got wind of the comments by Gabrielle and as expected went off on Twitter at the actress, calling her husband gay and insulting her as a “white girl”.

“Lol the whole world know I love women n the world know your husband love dick. I hope u don’t think blacks look at yall like a power couple. They dont. I had refused to talk about yall in interviews n hear you gogo bang him with that dildo n wait on a script u lil white girl,” Boosie wrote in a tweet.

“Woman u better leave me alone ??how dare u a challenge a ghetto heros manhood, u wrong smh I dont have the time for this, im tryin to have peace n my life n stay alive,” Boosie added.

Back in 2020, Boosie Badazz claimed that he was “offended” by Zaya Wade coming out as gay. In a post Instagram directed at Wade, he vehemently asked not to allow the surgery to remove his penis.

He has also continually spoken about Zaya and misgendered her chosen pronoun.

This is the first time that the Unions have addressed Boosie and rightfully so, the child has been under immense scrutiny due to a court battle by her mother to stop her sexual transition from male to female.

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Aidonia & Wife Kimberly Megan’s 9-Year-Old Son Khalif Has Died

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Aidonia’s nine-year-old son, King Khalif, has passed away. The couple has not confirmed the news about their son’s death, but friends and family members have reacted as they share condolences.

Aidonia, whose real name is Sheldon Aitana Ricardo Lawrence, is married to Kimberly Megan. The couple got married in 2016 when Khalif was two years old.

There are unconfirmed reports that the little boy may have been battling cancer. His father recently shared a message on Twitter that fans now think is connected to his son’s health. “Pray. Faith. Watch God Work,” he wrote on Twitter on November 27.

In a second tweet, he wrote, “Even through the darkest times u will still get ah ray of sunlight.”

Aidonia had a close relationship with his son, whom he adored. Earlier this year, the artist had his son and his wife’s name tattooed on his chest in the region of his heart.

The names ‘Kim’ and ‘Khalif’ were adorned with crowns on his left breast.

Reports are that Khalif has been seriously sick since 2019. His mother has also been absent from social media, reportedly as she focused on their son, while Aidonia’s accounts have also not been as active. The couple received condolences from friends and fans on social media.

“My heart is breaking for u Aidonia and Kim omg mercy,” Shenseea wrote on Twitter.

“Praying for Aidonia, his wife and their family. if this is true, this must be AN UNBEARABLE PAIN. God…every week there’s something traumatic online….pleaseeee Give this family strength!!” another person wrote.

“Now I understand why aidonia took a break from dancehall to spend quality time with his family and be there for his son. This more than sad fi lose a child especially so old . My condolence didi,” another said.

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Cardi B Flaunts Curves, Brought Out GloRilla At Miami Art Basel Show

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Cardi B rocked the stage on Friday night at an event for Chase Sapphire last night in Miami, and the artist is ensuring that no one can play on her name.

On Saturday, Cardi B clapped back at a hater on Twitter who referred to her Art Basel performance as a “backyard” gig. The rapper chided the poster as she shared her invoice for the performance.

“I got payed 1 million dollars to perform at this elite bankers event private event for 400 people and only for 35 minutes, think about that when you type about this Grammy winner,” the artist replied.

The original tweet read, “Not the Grammy winner performing in someone’s backyard.” The invoice by WP Touring Inc. showed that the artist was to be paid 1,000,000 for the event held from November 23- December 3.

In the meantime, many fans seemed to enjoy Cardi’s set which included her inviting newbie GloRilla to the stage. The hip-hop artist showed off her body in a skin-tight nude and gold bodysuit that accentuated every inch of her and left nothing to the imagination.

The two artists performed GloRilla’s track “Tomorrow 2” featuring Cardi B. GloRilla was a little more dressed down than Cardi B with a blue long wig and a silver bodysuit.

Cardi B surprised fans by kicking things off telling fans, “I think my cousin is here” before GloRilla ran out on stage. Cardi B also shared that she loved GloRilla as she hugged the Memphis native.

Last month, GloRilla performed at the American Music Awards for the first time and she also brought Cardi B out as a surprise guest where they performed their track together.

On Saturday, GloRilla complimented Cardi’s performance.

“Cardi B performance & stage presence is Top Tier AF,” she wrote on Twitter.

In the meantime, Cardi B and Offset were also spotted the night before out in Miami, where she supported her husband Offset at an early-morning performance at E11EVEN club in Miami.

The Migos rapper paid special homage to his cousin Takeoff, who was killed last month. This was his first performance since Takeoff’s death.

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Takeoff’s Murder Suspect Patrick Xavier Clark Arrested And Charged

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Takeoff’s family is one step close to getting justice as Houston Police announced a major breakthrough in the case.

Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner revealed in a press conference on Friday that they arrested Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, and charged him with murder, CNN reported. As previously reported, Cameron Joshua, 22, was also arrested and charged with a crime unrelated to Takeoff’s murder. Joshua, also known as Lil Cam, is facing charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon. He was rumored to be a suspect in the killing of the Migos rapper, but his lawyer denied the claims saying he was not the one who fired the fatal shot.

Takeoff was killed on November 1 in Houston, Texas, after what was initially reported as a shooting over a dice game. Police have not made an arrest as yet or named a suspect, but a week ago, several blogs online claimed that Lil Cam was Takeoff’s alleged killer as they referenced his recent charges for illegal possession of weapons.

Lil Cam, whose real name is Cameron Joshua, was slapped with a charge of felony unlawful carry of a weapon on November 22. According to prosecutors at his recent court hearing, the 16-year-old rapper was spotted on surveillance footage outside of the bowling alley brandishing a gun when the shooting occurred.

Lil Cam is said to be among the group of people that were hanging with J. Prince Jr.’s Mob Ties Records crew that was at the crime scene the night Takeoff was killed.

Despite the prosecution’s claim, the D.A.’s office has not said whether they had plans to charge Lil Cam for the shooting.

Patrick Xavier Clark mugshot

“We believe Cameron Joshua has been appropriately charged in this case,” lead prosecutor Matt Gilliam said after a court hearing this week. “And we’re continuing our investigation into the death of TakeOff.”

In the meantime, Christopher Downey, the lawyer representing Lil Cam, said his client was not responsible for Takeoff’s death as he addressed the reports online.

“I haven’t seen anything to suggest that Cameron Joshua had anything to do with the shooting, that he discharged a firearm that caused [TakeOff’s] death or was he even involved,” Downey said. “My understanding is there was some type of skirmish,” he added.

The lawyer added that his client is alleged to have had a gun when the shooting took place and a witness statement said he had been identified as having a firearm with allegations claiming that he was seen re-racking his weapon.

His lawyer confirmed that he was at the event where Takeoff was shot, but the lawyer highlighted that legally there is a difference between carrying a gun and shooting as he stressed his client’s innocence.

In the meantime, Lil Cam was on bond for a previous matter of possessing a fake ID. His bond was revoked, and he remains in custody until a decision is made about his freedom at a bond hearing next week.

The lawyer also hinted that his client may “decide to” later give information about the actual shooter, but he did not go further to explain his statement.

“I’ve talked to him. He wants bond. He wants to get out. He wants to clear his name. We will discuss [who the shooter is] with the DA.s office if he decides to,” the lawyer told reporters when asked if he knew who shot Takeoff.

In the meantime, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner last month promised that said he had promised Takeoff’s family to ensure that the family gets justice for the senseless killing.

He also responded to critics who lamented the slow progress of the investigation, saying he does not want to send family members for a roller coaster ride and then potentially have to clear up inaccurate information.

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How Will The Call To Return-To-Office Impact Digital Nomads In The Caribbean Islands

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Dec. 2, 2022: Although remote work dominates workplace trends, surveys show that about 50% of companies will require their workers to return to the office full-time next year.

Among the numerous employees affected by this change are digital nomads who prefer to work away from traditional offices. But as more companies implement this regulation, digital nomads will have to make the necessary adjustments to accommodate both their work and their desired lifestyle. So how are digital nomads, particularly those in the Caribbean, going to deal with this transition?

What Does This Mean For Digital Nomads?

Even if some people are slowly willing to return to their office, most of the surveyed remote workers still want flexible work arrangements. In fact, an article by Paul Davidson revealed that 73% of fully remote workers said they would probably find another remote or hybrid job if their companies didn’t offer a compromised flexible work setup. However, this might be a problem for some individuals because the number of organizations providing remote work arrangements is declining. In the same report by Davidson, they also explained how companies are becoming less concerned that they will not fill jobs if they lose people because of the return-to-work policies. Because of this, digital nomads currently staying in the Caribbean will have to decide between abandoning their remote work lifestyle or quitting their jobs.

Moreover, the looming economic slowdown is another problem that digital nomads will have to face. In an article on the liabilities of remote work, experts shared that the era of remote work might come to an end soon. This is because a survey among US hiring managers indicated that 60% of employers said that remote workers are more likely to be the first group of employees to be laid off in the case of unfavorable market conditions. But since there’s still a global skills shortage and more job openings than eligible candidates, authorities believe that most employers will eventually have to make concessions. It just shows that there’s a possibility that companies will allow remote work arrangements to keep business operations steady and growing amid the economic downturn.

No matter where individuals prefer to work, whether at home or in the Caribbean, employees should be retained at all costs, especially if they have the skills and competencies to accomplish their tasks.

Digital Nomads Are Boosting The Tourism Industry

Besides helping corporate businesses survive, digital nomads are also boosting the tourism industry with their lifestyle, particularly the ones traveling to the Caribbean Islands. Indeed, our previous report explained that digital nomads have significantly helped the region increase its tourism economy. This is partly due to the Barbados Welcome Stamp project in Barbados, where remote workers from around the world can get a one-year visa to relocate and work on the island. Since this encouraged digital nomads to come to the island, other regions from the Caribbean like Bermuda, Antigua and Barbuda, and Anguilla have also launched their own programs of offering visas to remote working digital nomads.

Even if the idea of working on the island surrounded by nature and the ocean waves sounds appealing, this type of lifestyle will be affected once companies strictly implement a back-to-office setup. However, this doesn’t completely mean that digital nomadism will become obsolete. As workplace trends continue to change, favoring flexible work arrangements, working on the beautiful island of the Caribbean is still possible.

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