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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dancehall reggae star Capleton is facing increasing protests over some of his songs that encourage violence against gays. By Billboard Staff Dancehall reggae star Capleton is facing increasing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jamaican reggae stars Capleton and Chronixx have been announced as the first performers for next year’s Reggae Land Festival at the Milton Keynes National Bowl. Did you know with an ad-lite ...

Credited as one of the primary artists who brought reggae traditions back to dancehall music, Jamaican legend Capleton has been an industry force since the late 1980s. Back then, his focus on ...