Video: Coloring Book - Vybz Kartel + Interview With Observer

 

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Vybz Kartel's new video for Coloring Book. Check out the video of his interview with the Jamaica Observer after the jump.

Buju Banton Found Guilty On Three Charges

 Buju Banton was found guilty on three drug-related charges in a Tampa, Florida court today. The Jamaica Gleaner reports:

Buju was found guilty on conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. He was found not guilty for attempting to possess five kilograms or more of cocaine.

He was found guilty for aiding and abetting others in using a communication facility in the commission of a felony.  He was also found guilty for knowingly and intentionally possessing a firearm in furtherance of and during the course of a drug-trafficking crime.

Buju has maintained his innocence since he was arrested December 2009 saying he was only try to impress the drug dealers because they had music industry contacts. The trail which started on February 14th was his second trial. The first trial ended in a mistrial.

The singer thanked his fans for their support in a statement: "Our life and our destiny are sometimes predestined and no matter where this journey takes me remember I fought the good fight. It was a great man that said my head is bloody but sill endowed. I love you all, thank you for your support."

He has not been sentenced yet but he is faces up to 20 years in jail.

O'Neil Edwards Dies

O'Neil Edwards, a member of the singing group Voicemail, has died. O'Neil was critically wounded after he was shot several times as he was entering his home in Duhaney Park early on the morning of Monday May 10.

He had since been on life support and today died from his injuries.

R.I.P.

Mad Cobra Released From Hospital

Mad Cobra, who was shot Tuesday, has been discharged from the hospital.

Cobra was initially treated at Spanish Town Hospital was tranferred to the Tony Thwaites Wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies where he spent two days.

He is said to be resting comfortably at home.

Word is that Cobra had been involved in an altercation with a group of men in Braeton who claimed that, while driving, he had shone his bright lights on them. Cobra attempted to calm the situation but that obviously failed and one of the men later shot Cobra.

Mad Cobra & Oneil Edwards Shot

Ewart Brown, more popularly known as Mad Cobra, was admitted to the Spanish Town hospital after being shot several times.

Cobra is the second artist to be shot this week.

Oneil Edwards of the group Voicemail, was listed as critical at the Kingston Public Hospital after he was also shot.

Edwards was shot all over the body and in the head by unknown attackers about 1:30 Monday morning.

According to reports, one finger was shot off and the bullet which struck him in the head had fragmented and was causing swelling in the brain.

Reports are that the singer's vital signs have stabilized and there is swelling on the brain but it has decreased.

One suspect in his shooting was found dead and another taken into police custody.

Ky-Mani Marley Explains Why He Wrote Dear Dad

Ky-Mani Marley recently sat down with HipHollywood.com and explained why he wrote his book, Dear Dad. The book has reportedly caused tension inside the Marley family.

Video: Damian Marley & Nas - As We Enter

New video from Nas and Damian Marley. First single off their new album Distant Relatives, which drops May 18th. See their tour schedule after the jump.