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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Dancehall is once again bearing the brunt of the blame where violence and crime are concerned. This time some artistes from Barbados have come under fire for their offering on the “Trojan Riddim” track. The compilation of songs features some very gangster lyrics that caught the attention of those in authority. The riddim begins with popular Bajan artiste Lil Rick singing: “Shoot straight like Messi from Argentina, with a big f**** gun singing sweet lik...

Trojan Riddim’s artistes in mixed reaction to outrage Article by June 4, 2021 The artists who took part in the explicit Trojan Riddim video – now the most controversial various artists track in Barbadian popular music – have given varying reactions to criticism from Prime Minister Mia Mottley, church leaders and the business community. While some, including Leadpipe have issued expressed apologies, others like Rickey Lil Rick Reid, have described the creation of “d...

If there was any doubt, the events that unfolded these past few days have made it clear that certain “influencers” in Barbados wield immense power to sway public opinion.No wonder then that the Government would have engaged the services of some of these entertainers now at the centre of the public debate about the Trojan Riddim.From what transpired on social media, the call-in programmes and every nook and cranny in Bim, having a vast fan base, a huge amount of popularity, along with lots of...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Abrahams has criticised ...

June 3, 2021 There is a level of hypocrisy spreading across fertile ground in Barbados. And it is threatening to become worse unless conscience, truth and apolitical reasoning take precedence in most, if not all, of our social interactions. The ruckus over the highly melodic but lyrically repulsive Trojan Riddim Mix video by popular entertainer Ricky Lil Rick Reid that promotes gun violence, is understandable. That others before Mr Reid have rendered similar in local or other jurisdic...

Article by Social Share Director of Digicel Barbados Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams’ stance on the promotion of gun violence has not changed. But he has admitted that he acted hastily by deciding to cut ties with Lead Pipe, one of the artistes featured on the controversial Trojan Riddim Mix. “I made a mistake. I made an immediate decision to do something but I didn’t interview him first. I should have interviewed him, but I didn’t. So obviously I will refrain from making decisions wit...

Entertainer Lil Rick today responded to criticisms of his contribution to the Trojan Riddim Mix music video. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Bishop Michael Maxwell were among those who have expressed disappointment with the video featuring Lil Rick, Peter Ram, Mole, Screwface, Mallis, Lead Pipe, Brutal Crankstar, Chiief Diin, SK and Quan De Artist. The video has received widespread condemnation from all sides of the political divide, the church, …

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Telecommunications company Digicel today distanced itself from Leadpipe, one of the artistes featured on the controversial Trojan Riddim Video. In an announcement on its social media media pages, Digicel Barbados said: “Digicel takes its responsibility as a family brand and a good corporate citizen very seriously. We do not tolerate any negative sentiment towards and member of our community and indeed do not associate ourselves with negativity in any way. …

Submitted by Just Observing 26 years ago there was a hue and cry when a then young Minister of Education who managed a group of artists brought school aged students to the Wildey Gymnasium to be "feted" by none other than Mr. Edwin Yearwood, Pic of De Crop winner.At the time this mass "party" was…