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Biggest beefs in Dancehall, Hip-hop

A collage of Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Tupac and Biggie.

Dancehall music is steadily gaining popularity all over the world. Many Kenyan entertainment joints have even dedicated sessions and DJs to the genre. From upscale clubs to vibrant local joints, the genre has carved a niche for itself.

It is so embraced that even Kenyan-born and bred artists have ditched their accents and adopted the Jamaican patois to identify with the genre, with varying levels of success.

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