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Spice Is Not Pregnant. “I Start My New Journey Today,” Artiste Tells Fans.
“Mighty Jesus, you’ve brought me through such a journey.” These were the feelings expressed by Grace Hamilton- the woman known worldwide, as dancehall’s Spice. Explaining that the pregnancy photo was not meant to disrespect anyone, she said she is now celebrating her new life, her rebirth and she is not pregnant.
Spice told fans on an Instagram Live stream on Friday, March 17th, that she had been hospitalised from October to December and had undergone multiple surgical procedures during that time, first in the Dominican Republic and then in the United States. The artiste also revealed that she had to learn to walk, talk and sing all over again, added to which she was fed through tubes connected to her neck. Having gone through all of this, she was determined to let fans around the world truly understand what God had done for her.
The Jamaican artist, known for her sexually charged dancehall music, said the live was not meant to promote any new music, but was meant to speak her truth and share all that had been taking place with her, throughout this period of her life. “I was dying. I was literally losing my life,” she revealed. “Today belongs to God,” said the entertainer repeatedly, explaining that she is thinking of doing a gospel album. On Friday, she unleashed a new single called, “God Ah Bless Me,” but as she announced at the beginning of the live, she did no promotion of the new music. “Jesus is King,” she repeated.
Despite rumours that circulated back in November that Spice had gone to the Dominican Republic to have a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift), the artiste vehemently denied this, saying that she had not. Hamilton thanked her fans, her sister and mother for their prayers and strength. “When I went to the hospital and they did the MRI, I was rushed into surgery. Nothing was said to me,” she explained. “Imagine when you ah wake up now, you wake up like a robot. Things inna yuh nose and mouth, yuh two hand tied. Mih say, Jesus Christ.”
Spice said when she woke up, she woke up stiff like a robot. “I started praying inna meh mind. Meh say, Jesus what is happening here!” she expressed. She said she remembered her scriptures and went deep into her spirituality at that point.
During the Friday morning meeting with over thirty thousand fans online, Spice reiterated, “my new journey starts today and you will be seeing me live a lot more.”
The artiste will perform in the Cayman Islands for the first time in six months, next week. She will follow up that performance in April, in New York. Admitting that she endured some dark days, Spice says she now knows why she has been chosen and she has accepted her journey and her testimony, and will continue to share it.
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Terri Lyons Makes History with Fourth Consecutive Queen of Queens Title.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Queen Terri Lyons has once again cemented her place in Caribbean music history after winning the Queen of Queens Competition at Montserrat for the fourth consecutive year.
The highly anticipated event took place on Tuesday, December 30th, where Lyons delivered a commanding performance that set her apart from a strong regional field of competitors. Her victory further solidifies her reputation as one of the most dominant and consistent female voices in modern calypso.
Terri Lyons, the daughter of legendary Soca King Austin “Superblue” Lyons, has been making a tremendous impact on the calypso scene for years, earning respect for her lyrical strength, stage presence, and commitment to the art form. Many have noted that while she proudly carries her father’s legacy, she has firmly established her own powerful identity in the genre.
At Tuesday’s competition, Lyons topped the lineup, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Ge’eve Phillip securing second place, and Trinidad and Tobago’s Roslyn Reid-Hayes finishing in third.
Fans and fellow artistes have since taken to social media to praise Lyons’ continued excellence, with many calling her reign “unmatched” and “well deserved.” Her latest win not only highlights her individual talent but also underscores the strength of Caribbean calypso on a regional stage.
With four consecutive Queen of Queens titles now under her belt, Terri Lyons continues to raise the bar, proving that her crown is not just inherited, but undeniably earned.
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Kerlz Goes Independent Ahead of T&T’s C2K26.
Trinidad and Tobago female soca artiste, Kerlz is going solo. The entertainer has announced her departure from the A Team Band, via media release. A 13-year-journey with the band’s front-line has been dubbed, ‘an amazing run’ by the entertainer who says she is grateful for the experience and the foundation built over the years.
Having recently unleashed a new single called, ‘Medicine’ on D’ Guitarman Riddim alongside fellow soca artistes, Ding Dong and Salty, Kerlz, whose real name is Kerlene Joseph, says she is excited to enter this new chapter. “I extend my deepest and most sincere thanks to the A Team Band for the incredible opportunity and the platform they provided me over the past 13 years,” she said, adding, “The journey has been formative and I will always cherish the music we created and the stages we shared together. I wish the entire A Team family nothing but the very best in all their future endeavours.”
Memories made and cherished, the singer now has her heart set on maximizing the potential of her recent release, which is already gaining ground as the 2026 season comes into focus. With a powerful voice and a dynamic stage presence, Kerlz says she is ready to captivate audiences as a solo performer.
