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.

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 ...

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When Jamaican dancehall superstars Capleton, Sizzla Kalonji, Antony B and Buju Banton and others decided to “clean up” the genre in the 1990s, they were also responsible for ushering in a new style of ...

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 ...

A concert by Jamaican reggae singer Capleton was canceled by organizers in Basel, Switzerland, on Nov. 6. The groups Homosexuelle Arbeitsgruppen Basel and Stop Murder Music Bern had opposed the ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Veteran reggae artiste Capleton has reason to celebrate as he was recently granted a work permit to perform in the United Kingdom. Capleton last performed in the UK in 2010. Cabel ...