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Eliana Thélémaque, yon lòt viktim nan vyolans ki fin detwi Ayiti. Li pa t yon kriminèl, li pa t yon menas pou pèsonn, li te jis yon manman ki t ap eseye leve pitit li nan yon peyi kote sekirite pa egziste ankò. Men nan yon kote kote inosan pa gen pwoteksyon, li pèdi lavi li. Dènye moman li yo te pi mal pase yon kochma, kote li te fòse gade mechan yo rache pitit li nan bra li epi boule l vivan. Yo kite li poukont li, abandone l san èd, san espwa, jiskaske lanmò vin chèche li. Nan…

Voletta Wallace, the devoted mother of Christopher Wallace, known to the world as The Notorious B.I.G., lived a life marked by resilience, strength, and an unyielding love for her son. From humble beginnings in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, to her journey as a single mother raising one of hip-hop’s greatest legends in Brooklyn, New York, Voletta Wallace’s story is one of sacrifice, pain, and a commitment to preserving her son’s legacy. Born in 1953 in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, Voletta Wallace was raised in a modest household where education and hard work were core values. As a young woman, she pursued a…

Important Announcement to Our Readers As of February 21, 2025, OpaMusic.com will begin translating its reports into multiple languages. All articles related to the Haitian-American community will now be available in both English and Haitian Creole. In certain cases, we will also provide French translations when necessary. This decision was made in response to the needs and feedback of our readers. Since our inception in 2004, OpaMusic.com has primarily been an English-language publication. At the time, we saw no urgent need to offer translations into Haitian Creole, as our core audience resided mainly in the United States and international readers…

In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals, a move that will impact approximately 521,000 individuals residing in the United States. This decision reverses an extension granted by the previous administration, which had prolonged TPS protections for Haitians until February 2026. Under the new directive, these protections are now set to expire on August 3, 2025. Background on TPS and Its Implications TPS is a humanitarian program that offers temporary legal status and work authorization to nationals from countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.…

Governor Hocus Pocus, oh sorry, I mean Kathy Hochul, just wasted over 25 minutes of our lives that we will never get back. And for what? To tell us absolutely nothing after hyping up what was supposed to be a major decision regarding the fate of New York City’s very own Party Mayor, Eric Adams, who, let’s be honest, might as well go by his new title, Trump’s Loyal Knight. Hochul took the stage with all the dramatic buildup of a big reveal, only to dodge every real question about Adams’ conduct and basically tell us she’s not going to…

Franck Étienne, widely known by his pen name Frankétienne, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 12, 1936, in Ravine-Sèche, Haiti, he was a multifaceted artist—writer, poet, playwright, painter, musician, activist, and intellectual whose contributions have profoundly shaped Haitian culture and literature. Early Life and Education Abandoned by his father, a wealthy American industrialist, Frankétienne was raised by his mother in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. Despite economic hardships, his mother, a street merchant, ensured he received an education, fostering his early interest in literature and the arts. Literary Contributions Frankétienne was a…

923 On February 20, 2025, At 7:00am in the morning, OpaMusic.com received a Cease-and-Desist letter from the law office of Cannon C. Kearney, Esq. on behalf of Mr. Stanley Jean Gilles and Jean Gilles Capital, LLC (JGC). The letter alleges that our reporting on Mr. Gilles and JGC contained false and defamatory statements. In keeping with our commitment to transparency and responsible journalism, we are sharing the substance of that letter, along with our official response. Background on Our Reporting Read the Originally Published Article: “Brooklyn Man Allegedly Runs Ponzi Scheme in the Haitian Music Industry, Disappears Owing Millions” Thorough Research & Verification OpaMusic.com stands…

A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Hollywood Assault Case After months of legal battles and heated courtroom exchanges, A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty in his felony assault case. The Harlem rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was facing serious charges after former friend and A$AP Mob affiliate A$AP Relli accused him of firing a gun at him during a heated dispute in Hollywood in November 2021. Rocky, who has maintained his innocence from the start, was facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. However, after just three hours of deliberation, the jury delivered a not…

The Beehive is Fed Up With Beyoncé’s Shenanigans Beyoncé has done it again. The Beehive, usually known for its unwavering loyalty, is now buzzing with outrage, disbelief, and a little bit of side-eye. And what’s the reason this time? Oh, just your average $400 concert ticket and a perfume that fans are convinced she doesn’t even wear. Beyoncé announced her “Cowboy Carter Tour” on February 1, 2025, setting the stage for another historic moment in her career. This came just before her Grammy sweep at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, where she secured Album of the Year and Best Country…

5,892 A man based in Brooklyn, NY, identified as Stanley Jean Gilles, is allegedly scamming people out of thousands of dollars by using influential figures in the Haitian music industry to help him lure victims into what appears to be a classic Ponzi scheme. Jean Gilles allegedly convinced individuals to invest a few thousand dollars, promising that their investments would double or even triple in a short amount of time. However, as of now, he reportedly owes millions of dollars and is nowhere to be found. His website, JeanGillesCapital.com, remains online, but investors have been left without answers or their…