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Entertainment•Updated 10/30/2025

Biggest Jamaican Celebrity Scandals Of All Time

From headline-making trials to industry feuds and public betrayals, Jamaica’s cultural icons haven’t been immune to scandal. These moments—often messy...

Biggest Jamaican Celebrity Scandals of All Time
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Yendi Phillips pageant backlash

Yendi Phillips pageant backlash

2000s

Critics in Jamaica questioned her eligibility and pride in competing in multiple pageants (Miss World, Miss Universe), labeling her actions as greedy ...

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Beenie Man’s homophobic lyrics

Beenie Man’s homophobic lyrics

1990s / Early 2000s

Beenie Man faced serious backlash and boycotts for lyrics perceived as inciting violence or hatred against LGBTQ+ persons. His nomination was revoked ...

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Bob Marley / Cindy Breakspeare affair

Bob Marley / Cindy Breakspeare affair

1970s / 1980s

While Bob Marley was married to Rita Marley, his relationship with Cindy Breakspeare (former Miss World) was widely known and discussed. From it came ...

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Christopher “Dudus” Coke / Tivoli Gardens crackdown

Christopher “Dudus” Coke / Tivoli Gardens crackdown

Christopher Michael Coke, also known as “Dudus,” was the leader of the Shower Posse gang in Tivoli Gardens and was considered a powerful and polarizin...

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Vybz Kartel murder trial & conviction

Vybz Kartel murder trial & conviction

2010s

After a long, high-profile trial, Vybz Kartel was convicted in 2014 of the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. His trial and conviction dominated newsp...

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Tommy Lee Sparta gun & lottery scam charges

Tommy Lee Sparta gun & lottery scam charges

2010s

He was accused (2014) of involvement in a lottery scam (later dismissed), and in 2021 pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms and ammunition....

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Richie Stephens rape accusations

Richie Stephens rape accusations

2021

In 2021, multiple women came forward alleging sexual assault or rape against Stephens. He denied the claims, but the allegations drew serious media at...

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Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) fraud affecting Usain Bolt

Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) fraud affecting Usain Bolt

2023

In a large financial scandal, millions of Jamaican dollars reportedly disappeared, including funds belonging to Usain Bolt, raising serious questions ...

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