Beenie Bans Red Stripe Beer

Beenie Man stuck to his words last Wednesday night by not selling any Red Stripe products at Beenie Sizzle at Jamalco Sports Complex, Clarendon.
Products such as Guinness, Red Stripe Light, Red Stripe Beer and Heineken were not available at the event. The official drink was Mackeson Stout while Red Bull, Magnum and other hard liquor like Appleton Rum were on sale.

Earlier this year, in what was a controversial move, the brewing company withdrew its sponsorship from some dancehall live music events due to "violent and anti-social lyrics".

Voiced Disapproval After the announcement, several dancehall artistes, including Beenie Man, voiced their disapproval with their decision. Beenie Man stated that he would not sell any Red Stripe products at his event.

Beenie Man's publicist, Ray Alexander, said the vendors who rented booths inside the venue were not allowed to sell Red Stripe products, but they may have been brought in illegally.

"We are hoping the rest of promoters will join us in doing this. People were enjoying themselves without Red Stripe products. They didn't need it," said Alexander.