Beenie Man News

Beenie Man faces tax evasion charges

Oct 29, 2007 8:00 pm PDT

A Jamaican judge released Grammy winning musician Beenie Man on $21,100 bail Monday after he appeared in court on tax evasion charges. Jamaican authorities say the singer and rapper, whose real name is Anthony Moses Davis, owes about $661...

Beenie Man backs homosexuals

Jun 13, 2007 4:00 pm PDT

Beenie Man and Sizzla are among the reggae acts to sign a deal welcoming all people to enjoy their music without fear of violence. The agreement has been struck through the pioneering work of gay-rights activist Peter Tatchell and his Sto...

NYC reggae concert canceled after protests

Jul 12, 2006 5:36 pm PDT

Citing concerns about potential violence, an organizer on Wednesday canceled a reggae concert meant to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS after protesters complained two of the scheduled performers were anti-gay. The organizer, LIFEbeat, came u...

NYC reggae concert canceled after protests

Jul 12, 2006 3:25 pm PDT

Citing concerns about potential violence, an organizer on Wednesday canceled a reggae concert meant to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS after protesters complained two of the scheduled performers were anti-gay. The organizer, LIFEbeat, came u...

On Web, black gays say 2 artists anti-gay

Jul 12, 2006 9:16 am PDT

A reggae concert meant to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS is coming under fire from some black gay bloggers and activists who are incensed that the lineup includes two artists they consider to be anti-gay. Among those scheduled to perform...