KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - A Jamaican judge has cleared Grammy-winning musician Beenie Man of tax-evasion charges, saying the government never informed him of his legal rights.

Reggae star Beenie Man has been freed on bail by a judge in his native Jamaica after appearing in court on charges of tax evasion. An arrest warrant was issued for Beenie Man - real name Anthony Moses Davis - last week after he failed to attend court to answer the charges.

An arrest warrant has been issued for reggae star Beenie Man after he failed to turn up in court to answer tax evasion charges.

Reggae star Beenie Man has denied reports he signed an agreement vowing to stop using homophobic lyrics.

Dancehall artist Buju Banton has agreed to refrain from writing homophobic lyrics after signing up to the Reggae Compassionate Act. The Deportees star was heavily criticized for the anti-gay statements made in his 1992 song Boom Bye Bye, in which he advocates the shooting of homosexuals.

Reggae stars Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton have vowed to refrain from writing anti-gay lyrics after signing a historic agreement to renounce homophobia. The artists, who have faced criticism in the past for penning controversial tracks inciting listeners to kill the gay community,

Brooke Hogan is not only famous for being Hulk Hogan’s daughter but also recently released her debut album, "Undiscovered." Brooke is the first artist to be signed to super-producer Scott Storch's record label. Storch's Midas touch has scored hits for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliott.

Bancehall star Beenie Man has hit out at critics who accuse him of homophobia, insisting Jamaican culture is far less prejudiced than in Israel.

The diverse sounds that have been brewing in the Caribbean island decades on end offer innovative new music with not only a distinct Jamaican flavor, but everything from gospel, to country, to contemporary R&B and hip-hop. And it's out of this fusion of styles (dancehall, R&B, and singer-songwriter soul) that sisters Nyanda and Nailah Thorbourne (otherwise known as Brick & Lace), have been born.

Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/producer Akon scores big with his new single, "Smack That," featuring Eminem with the #1 Most Added song at Rhythmic and Crossover this week at radio. In addition to the #1 status, on Akon’s myspace page, "Smack That" has been listened to over 1 million times in just two weeks. His sophomore release, Konvicted, is set to be in stores on November 21.