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

By JARanks

2000s
Critics in Jamaica questioned her eligibility and pride in competing in multiple pageants (Miss World, Miss Universe), labeling her actions as greedy ...

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 His nomination was revoked ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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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