As if making a come back with hit songs like "Hold The Line" w/Santigold, and "Dem ah Pree" wasnt enough, Mr Lexx is now also taking over the big screen. He guest stars in an independent film "Wah Do Dem" written, directed and produced by Ben Chace and Sam Fleischneryes. In "Wah Do Dem", young Brooklyn musician Max (Sean Bones) decides to go on a Caribbean cruise alone when his girlfriend Willow (Norah Jones) dumps him cold two days before the trip. Once in Jamaica, Max quickly escapes the tourist zone for more "authentic" surroundings and in the process is robbed of his possessions and is stranded, and literally misses the boat. As Max sets out for the American Embassy in Kingston on foot, Jamaica is waiting to meet him with unexpected and extraordinary encounters, including a full-moon celebration with the legendary reggae group The Congos, and a dreamy stay with a Rasta prophet.
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Upcoming Screenings •NEW YORK | Cinema Village | Jun 18 - Jun 25 WAH DO DEM NR Running Time 1:16 9:15p •LOS ANGELES | The Egyptian | Jun 18 - Jun 25 WAH DO DEM NR Running Time Two showings: 7:30 PM & 9:00 PM [Spielberg Theatre] •BOSTON | Somerville Theatre | Jun 25 - Jul 2 WAH DO DEM NR Running Time 3:00 | 7:15 | 9:00
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After a 1 month stand off between Jamaican security forces and citizens of Tivoli Gardens in search for Christopher "Coke" Dudus, he has been captured and brought to New York City to face federal charges. Dudus was said to be on his way to turn himself into American officials in Jamaica when he and his advisors were stopped and he was subsequently arrested. As the pictures below show, he was in disguise when caught, but appeared to be happy that it was over. Dudus reportedly told one reporter he was "just happy to be alive". Full story about Dudus below in my previous article.
Long time rivals Deva Bratt and Munga Honorable, are scheduled to clash at "The Settlement", a stage show that allows rivals to war lyrically on stage. As you may remember in Decemeber 2007 at Stone Love's Anniversary Party, Munga was performing "Auto Tune" on stage when Deva Bratt approached the stage and pushed one of Munga's entourage member off the stage. Munga then attacked Deva Bratt with a Mic to the head,the two duked it out on stage until they were bother escorted out of the venue. Although the physical fight started there, the two had been battling lyrically for many weeks prior. Shortly thereafter the Stone Love incident, Deva Bratt was arrested and spent approximately 9 months in jail for incidents not related to the fight. Upon his release both artist recorded diss tracks targeted at each other and showcased them on youtube. This "settlement" is 3 years in the making, and will be nothing short of absolute excitement! The stage is set Saturday June 26 2010 at the Kingston Polo Club. Who will reign supreme?
Gyptian is suffering from head injuries as a result of a recent motorcycle accident that took place this week. His publicist states " he will be ok", however Gyptian had been undergoing MRI testing and in the care of Andrews Memorial Hospital.
Gyptian has regained international success with his hit single "Hold Yuh". It has climbed numerous charts and reached number one on many charts as well. "Hold Yuh" debut on the Billboard Chart at #96, and has since climbed to #46. The single has been counteracted by many artist including Lady Saw, and also got a hip hop boost on the single from Young Money's first lady and hottest female rapper right now, Nicki Minaj. The remix was controversial due to Minaj's usual sexually explicit lyrics and mentions of what some consider lesbian activities. Check out the song and remixes below.
Oneil Edwards from dancehall group Voicemail (seen in the middle above), was shot and robbed at his gate approximately 2 1/2 weeks ago. He has been in the hospital fighting for his life ever since. However this afternoon, he succumb to his injuries and died. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and fans as well. May Oneil rest in peace. Condolences to the family from PRGirlAngel.
Michael Christopher Coke AKA Dudus was born March 13, 1969. His father, Lester Coke AKA Jim Brown, was formerly the leader of the Shower Posse gang, which earned its name from the "shower" of automatic gunfire it often sprayed into its victims' bodies. In 1987, Dudus father was deported from the U.S. for allegedly setting up cells of the Shower Posse in dozens of American cities; he died in a Jamaican prison in 1992 waiting extradition to US on murder and drug trafficking charges. Coke’s brother, Omar, was one of two alleged cop killers shot by police after they reportedly gunned down a police corporal at the intersection of West Kings House and Waterloo roads in May 2003. Prior to that, Mark Anthony Coke, his elder brother, was gunned down in 1992.It's speculated that Dudus sister was also killed by gunfire. Dudas has four children, and according to The Gleaner, whom have all been been removed from the Tivoli Gardens neighborhood.
Dudus major business ventures are Incomparable Enterprise and Presidential Click. Both have been successful, and according to the Gleaner, Incomparable Enterprise has received millions in state contracts, and the Presidential Click company continues to hold some of the country's largest street parties and music events.
In 1988, The New York Times reported that the Shower Posse controlled an estimated 40percent of the crack cocaine market in the United States. A Justice Department report last year said Jamaican gangs like the Shower Posse now work in many North American cities to distribute marijuana and cocaine they obtain from Mexican and Colombian traffickers. In March, Vivian Blake, the former head of Shower Posse's U.S. operations, died of a heart attack. The US State Department, last August, dispatched a 10-page indictment accusing Coke of the illicit trafficking of arms and drugs, as well as conspiracy, and requested that he be extradited to face the charges. The US had named nine co-conspirators who had cited Coke as a major player in the arms and drug-running scheme. Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced on Monday night that Lightbourne would be signing the extradition order.
Dudus is described as Jamaica’s most powerful man, an alleged drug lord with close ties to the island’s Government, revered as a god-like benefactor in the Kingston district that he rules — and wanted in the US as one of the world’s most dangerous criminals.
Christopher “Dudus” Coke inspires such loyalty in the impoverished neighbourhoods of west Kingston, a stronghold awash with automatic weapons, that thousands of his followers have vowed to fight to the death if police try to extradite him to America. “After God, then Dudus,” one resident’s sign read. “Jesus died for us so we will die for Dudus,” Such devotion appeared to become bloody reality yesterday after troops and police stormed Mr Coke’s Tivoli Gardens neighbourhood stronghold to hunt for him. By last night, after heavy gun battles, at least 60 people had died, mostly civilians.
When Bruce Golding, the Jamaican Prime Minister, who represents the Tivoli Gardens district in Parliament, announced last week that, after nine months, he would enforce a US extradition request for the alleged drug kingpin, protesters took to the streets. Even fire bombing a police station in Hannah Town.
It is a sad day in Kingston Jamaican, and many fear this is just the beginning. For many days it appeared Dudus' thugs had control in Tivoli Gardens, and had shot and injured many soldiers and police men. The backlash to that is that the fire they returned back also hit innocent people. Downtown Kingston has been terrorized and looted. The country is said to have provided bus transportation for citizens who are considered to be law-abiding and want to get out of Tivoli Garden. However many have expressed a fear for their life if and when they return, if they leave now without helping the community fight for Dudus.
Major airlines including Air Jamaica have issues travel advisories, as well as cancelled and rescheduled many flights. New anchors in Jamaica are warning tourist especially from the US and Canada to stay in their resorts or respective safe dwellings. Many wonder if one man is worth so much controversy. His extradition has caused the death of many civilians and police and soldiers also, and the numbers continue to rise. The Security Forces have taken over Tivoli Gardens, but still, there is no sign of Dudus. Many speculate he may have already left the island, or be in a remote location on another part of the island. Updates as they become available.
Sources include: Times online, AOL, CNN, Jamaica Gleaner, CVJ, Sunday Herald JA, Rawtid TV, Jamaica Observer, Air Jamaica
This morning April 26.2010, Mr.Lexx and his attorney left a New York Court House with good news. Mr.Lexx has finally been vindicated from the alleged, rape and sexual molestation charge brought fourth in October 2009. All charges have officially been dropped and Mr.Lexx is once again a free man. "The Prince" has been in New York for the duration of the case. While he was out on bail, the court required his passport be surrendered as they considered him to be a flight risk because of his international citizenship. Now that the case is over, he is free to fly the friendly skies. Mr.Lexx wishes to thank his fans and supporters for believing in him, and supporting him in his time of need.
Lexx has been working on a mixtape for the summer titled "LEX-I-CON" that will be released on MAY 7TH., just 4 days shy of his birthday :-) LOOK OUT FOR THAT! Check him out @ www.facebook.com/swagdaddymrlexx or www.myspace.com/mrlexxmusic
