Vybz Kartel
Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel is set to perform in the United States for the first time in over two decades, with two concerts scheduled at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on April 11 and 12, 2025. This comeback follows the reinstatement of his U.S. and UK visas, allowing him to reconnect with his international fan base. The announcement has generated significant excitement, leading to the addition of a second show due to overwhelming demand. Kartel’s recent appearances at the Grammy and MOBO Awards further underscore his enduring influence in the music industry.
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) – The 2025 MOBO Awards, held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on February 18th, delivered an electrifying celebration of Black music and culture. This year, Caribbean artists dominated the stage, securing prestigious awards and delivering performances that had the audience on their feet. Shenseea Takes Best Caribbean Music Act Jamaican dancehall and crossover […]
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards’ Best Reggae Album category features a diverse lineup of nominees: Collie Buddz’s Take It Easy, Vybz Kartel’s Party With Me, Shenseea’s Never Gets Late Here, the compilation Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe), and The Wailers’ Evolution. Each album showcases the evolving landscape of reggae music, blending traditional sounds with contemporary influences. The winner will be announced at the Grammy ceremony on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG2JfCR3R_Q (ReggaeVibeMedia.com) – In a landmark moment for dancehall music, the “Worl’ Boss” himself, Vybz Kartel, has made a triumphant return to the United States after a two-decade absence. The artist’s U.S. visa, revoked in 2005, has been reinstated, allowing him to touch down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, much to the delight of his fans. […]
Since his release from prison after a decade-long incarceration, Vybz Kartel has been making waves both in his personal life and the music industry. The dancehall icon, who was freed due to a landmark appeal that overturned his 2014 conviction, has quickly immersed himself back into the life he left behind, focusing on his health, […]
Kingston, Jamaica – In a groundbreaking turn of events, the legal battle surrounding Vybz Kartel, the dancehall icon, is reaching a historic conclusion. Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is now free following a significant legal victory. According to his attorney, Isat Buchanan, the court has ordered a judgment of acquittal. This ruling […]
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) – Entertainers Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, and their co-accused will have to wait until July for a decision on whether they will receive a retrial. Today, during the concluding session of their retrial hearing, Justice Marva McDonald Bishop declared that the court’s judgment would be postponed until the end of the court session in […]
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com Kingston, Jamaica) – The first day of the five-day hearing for Adidja Palmer, better known as Vybz Kartel, has left his legal team feeling optimistic about the potential outcome. The high-profile case, which has captured significant public attention, is currently being reviewed by Jamaica’s Court of Appeal, with Kartel’s lawyer expressing renewed hope for […]
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) – Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, has been embroiled in a high-profile legal battle since his arrest in 2011 for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. In 2014, Kartel and three co-defendants—Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John—were convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Kartel was ordered to serve 35 […]
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) – The fate of dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel hangs in the balance as his appeal hearing date at the Privy Council draws near. With February 14-15 marked on the calendar, the upcoming hearing will determine whether or not Kartel’s appeal against his murder conviction will be successful. Navigating through Kartel’s previous legal battles provides […]
