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 ...
Reggae rabble-rouser Capleton turned out to be the perfect headliner for a concert dubbed “Fire 2002.” The singer known as “The Prophet,” who topped the bill Sunday at an outdoor reggae extravaganza ...
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 ...
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, ...
Dancehall veteran Capleton delivered to much jubilation to thousands of cruisers on the recently concluded Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. “The highlight of the performance was when I was doing the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rastafarian firebrand star Capleton is excited about the release of his upcoming album, “Heights of Fire,” an album title that he says is synonymous with his “relentless, fiery spirit”. “This album ...
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 ...