Author: Opastaff
What began as an online argument over the video game NBA 2K25 ended in tragedy on August 14 when 25-year-old Izayah Gaffney Lilavois was gunned down in the parking lot of the Park Towers Apartments in Biscayne Gardens, near the Golden Glades Interchange. The shooting happened just before 11:45 a.m., authorities confirmed. Investigators say Izayah and 23-year-old Derrick Terrell Ates II had been arguing during a live chat session while playing the game earlier that morning. Ates sent Lilavois his address, daring him to meet in person. Izayah, raised in a Haitian household in Miami-Dade, left his home and reportedly…
The latest controversy in the Haitian music industry has placed two powerful voices under the spotlight, Darline Desca and Anie Alerte. It all began when Darline criticized Anie’s vocals on “Apiye”, the song by Roody Roodboy featuring Zilé. According to Darline, Anie’s performance didn’t quite fit the track, sparking debate across social media and fueling a narrative of rivalry between the two singers. Anie did not take the critique lightly. Beyond suggesting that anyone who disliked the track didn’t understand music, she went further during a live performance, dropping a subliminal jab: “Where are you going with the big bag,…
Only in the Haitian music scene could a fan war turn into something this chaotic. The so-called rivalry between Bedjine and Anie Alerte, aka Zile, has officially gone off the rails, thanks to their fans who clearly made time. https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcheyna/video/7544434377070005559?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7540308309985019423 Bedjine’s Fans Playing Bodyguards Bedjine’s supporters have crowned themselves her personal defense squad. According to them, she doesn’t need to waste her breath on drama because they’ve got it covered. Translation: Bedjine should keep her vocals warm while her fans drag Zile in the streets of social media. Cute, right? The Diss Track Nobody Saw Coming And then came the…
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2025 – Gary Didier Perez, the velvet tenor whose voice helped launch Zenglen into prominence before he went on to form the band Ozone, passed away today around noon while on life support. He was 59. Perez had been battling complications from diabetes and chronic kidney failure for many years, enduring dialysis, the amputation of a leg, and in October 2023, open-heart surgery. In recent months, he was under hospice care as his condition worsened. Despite these struggles, he remained a beloved figure in the Haitian music community, admired for both his artistry and his resilience.…
NEW YORK — The Haitian music world is mourning the loss of Ricardo Franck, affectionately known as Ti Plume, who passed away on August 27, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital (Mount Sinai) in Manhattan after a long illness. He was born on February 8, 1962, in Haiti, and went on to become one of the most celebrated guitarists of his generation. A Legacy of Strings and Soul Ricardo Franck was widely regarded as one of Haiti’s most gifted guitarists, standing shoulder to shoulder with legends like Frantz Casseus and Amos Coulanges. His mastery of the instrument—marked by fluid technique, emotive…
In the world of Haitian music and entertainment, few names have sparked as much discussion this year as Anie Alerte, now known as Zile. After what many considered a successful tour in Haiti, the expectation was that the artist would use the moment to humble herself and refocus solely on her music. Instead, her continued back-and-forth with singer Bedjine has taken center stage, earning her what critics are calling the unofficial “Liar Award” of 2025. https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcheyna/video/7543445449831648526 During her tour, Zile gave the impression that she would put an end to the verbal jabs and simmering tension with her fellow songstress.…
Cardi B is back in the courtroom, this time facing a civil lawsuit over allegations that she assaulted a former security guard during a heated encounter in 2018. The trial began this week in Los Angeles, where jurors are now weighing the testimony of the plaintiff, Emani Ellis, against the defense put forward by the superstar rapper. The case stems from an incident that took place on February 24, 2018, inside a Beverly Hills medical building. Ellis, then working as a security guard, testified that she recognized Cardi B and casually remarked, “Wow, that’s Cardi B.” According to Ellis, that…
Cap-Haïtien has entered a new chapter of leadership with the appointment of Angie Bell as its interim mayor, alongside Patrick Almonor and Isaac Pierre-Louis. The decision, made by the Council of Ministers, marks not only a political transition but also a moment of pride for a city steeped in history and cultural richness. Angie Bell’s rise to this position is a testament to her longstanding commitment to community, culture, and progress. Known both in Haiti and across the diaspora as a cultural entrepreneur and advocate, Bell has built a reputation for blending creativity with civic responsibility. Her deep ties to…
A heartbreaking incident in Dania Beach, Broward County, saw a young man, 23-year-old Kevin Dominique, found fatally shot near a canal on Tuesday morning. Authorities quickly identified and arrested his 15-year-old brother, Demetre Fleurimond, charging him with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Kevin at their family home and then abandoning his body by the canal. Around 8 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a body discovered near a canal in the vicinity of Ocean Waterway Boulevard and Old Griffin Road. The victim was identified as Kevin Dominique, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators determined that the shooting…
Providence, Rhode Island – Judge Frank Caprio, beloved host of Caught in Providence and long-time chief judge of the Providence Municipal Court, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 88, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing marks the end of an era defined by empathy, warmth, and genuine humanity. https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcheyna/video/7540852141401967886 A Gentle Voice in the Courtroom Known affectionately as “America’s nicest judge,” Caprio gained international admiration for infusing his courtroom, with its minor traffic violations and petty infractions, with dignity, humor, and compassion. His empathetic rulings, often broadcast in short, heartfelt segments from Caught…