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...
By JARanks
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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
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 His nomination was revoked ...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
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 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
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
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
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
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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