The Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., is featuring artifacts and art from the Rastafarian culture in their “Discovering Rastafari” exhibit, which will be on display through November of this year. Anthropologist and curator, John Homiak, explores the culture and 80 year history of Rastafarianism, and also highlights the contributions of individuals such as Marcus Garvey, [...]

I know, I know, why would Beenie would do anything else to draw more problems on himself? I don’t really know. If you read my article a couple of weeks ago, then you know he’s already involved in tax and baby mama drama at the moment. Well now he’s gone and allegedly dissed the Marley [...]

The mother of Bob Marley, Cedella Marley Booker, passed away on yesterday, April 8, 2008, in Miami. Her grandson, Kymani Marley spoke with the Miami Herald, stating she “has always been a very loving, caring and supporting person in my life. She was always there to help me — even when I didn’t ask for [...]

Lil’ Wayne is featured in this month’s issue of Vibe Magazine, and when asked about his legacy, this was Wayne’s response:
“I wanna be a Bob Marley. I wanna be a Tupac – their lives mean so much…I wanna mean so much after I’m gone. Y’all still gotta do shows, tributes, dedicate 20 whole minutes to [...]

Although Rita Marley is the executive producer of the biopic that will highlight her life with Bob Marley, the family is refusing the production company, the Weinstein Company, access to Bob Marley’s catalog of music. Why? It’s reported that a competing documentary on Marley’s life, which will be directed by Martin Scorsese, is the source [...]

Rita Marley wants her “daughter-in-law” Lauryn Hill to portray her in the upcoming Bob Marley biopic she is producing next year. Lauryn Hill is married to the son of Bob Marley and Janet Hunt, Rohan Marley, and has 5 children with him. The Weinstein Co has optioned the rights to Rita’s autobiography, “No Woman No [...]

Bob Marley would have turned 63 years old today if he were still with us. Happy Birthday Bob!

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It was on this day in 1973 when gunmen attempted to kill Bob Marley, as well as others that were in his home at the time, including his wife Rita. It was widely believed that the attack was politically motivated, as Bob and The Wailers were to perform at the Smile Jamaica concert two days [...]