This Week in Dancehall News August 4, 2025

Date: 2025-08-04 | Location: | Category: News

1. Mad Suss Throws Himself for Kartel at Sumfest
Just before Vybz Kartel was crowned at Reggae Sumfest, there was a near‑live show disaster: video circulated showing Mad Suss protecting Kartel as a fan jumped the stage. The brawling support crew nearly drew the show into chaos—TikTok clips went viral, highlighting the tension backstage when Kartel performs.


2. Kartel No‑Show in Trinidad: Promoters Fuming
In June 2025, Vybz Kartel skipped a scheduled show in Trinidad in a major no‑show, leaving local promoters publicly condemning him. The Trinidad & Tobago Promoters Association called it a breach of trust, warning that Kartel’s cancellations could create industry-wide backlash.


Internally, insiders say it was a scheduling conflict with his Miami tour dates, but promoters allege zero formal notice—some backstage sources whisper that security concerns were overstated.

3. Spice Drops New Album While Fans Wonder About Her Health
Spice’s third studio album, Mirror 25, officially drops on August 9, 2025 through her label Spice Official Entertainment. In interviews, she reflects on her near-death health scare—but fans still whisper that she’s not fully back. Some insiders say the album’s theme and imagery address newfound mortality and spiritual rebirth.


4. Squash Legal Drama Escalates
Dancehall artist Squash (Jamal DunceMan) was recently detained in Antigua and deported amid immigration and criminal allegations. Though official sources remain tight-lipped, Jamaican outlets suggest he fled Kingston after a legal summons. YardHype reports he’s lying low in Red Hills Road studio circles for now.



5. Qwella in Viral Altercation
Artist Qwella has landed in drama: graphic footage showed him seemingly involved in a violent incident with a woman—covered widely on YardHype. The footage has been widely circulated but Qwella’s team hasn’t made any statement yet. Many fans believe this could derail his upcoming EP drop.


6. FyaVerse Tattoo Conspiracy & Rising Pressure
FyaVerse and producer ChevoBeatz are hot right now thanks to “Time’s Dread”, but there’s always more:

Fans noticed symbolic geometry tattoos in his visuals; the sudden flurry of “Illuminati” and conspiracy chatter follows. Some insiders suggest the art is strategic hype, but critics aren’t convinced.


Legal files show he's still dealing with a marijuana possession case in Barbados from late 2024—no verdict yet. That legal hangover is reportedly holding up plans for his next international push.


7. Alkaline’s Youth Initiative & Behind-the-Scenes Remorse
Though Alkaline is lauded for partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture on youth workshops in Trelawny, backstage whispers say he’s privately confronting backlash for long-term studio no‑shows. Producers report he’s been calling at the last minute or cancelling sessions—some tracks shelved due to his absences.