Vybz Kartel is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. His real name is Adidja Azim Palmer.
Teenager Vybz Kartel launched his career in 1993 with the publication of his first song, “Love Fat Woman,” on Alvin Reid’s label “One Heart” under the stage name “Adi Banton” in honour of Buju Banton.
Following the group’s breakup, Palmer continued to be a member of the trio known as “Vybz Cartel” and became Bounty Killer’s protege. He claims to have co-written approximately 30 songs with this ensemble, including “Gal Clown” (a song).
After a streak of successes in Jamaica, Kartel gained notoriety in 2003. The year came to a close with a premeditated altercation with Ninjaman on stage at the Sting dancehall event in Kartel’s hometown of Portmore.
Although Kartel’s manager first put the blame on Ninjaman, Kartel quickly apologized to the organizers of Ninjaman and Sting for the altercation. The two musicians came in front of the media four days after the event to announce a resolution of their differences and to put a stop to any hostility.
An American businessman named Corey Todd signed Vybz Kartel to an endorsement arrangement for Vybz Rum in 2008. Todd and Kartel’s connection turned into a business partnership. They jointly introduced Street Vybz Rum and the Daggerin Condom. Todd next bought Asylum, the most well-known dancehall nightclub in Jamaica, which became the venue for their weekly Street Vybz Thursday event.
The manufacture of Street Vybz Rum was halted in 2011 as a result of a dispute between Kartel and Todd. In spite of Kartel’s continued incarceration, the two were able to resolve their issues and resume their work in 2012.
Vybz Kartel religion: Does he follow Christian faith?
Yes, Vybz Kartel is a Christian and a firm believer in Jesus Christ and God almighty. Vybz Kartel confessed that he had given his life to Jesus Christ while being imprisoned. He claimed that he had changed and would no longer write songs that exalt obscenity, sex acts of violence, or other things that would degrade Jamaica or society in general.
The artist who is currently facing a life sentence for murder explained why he has accepted the Christian faith by sending a letter to Mutabaruka.
He shared “I have finally found what was missing from my life and since God has just spoken to me, I have decided to give my life to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
I’ve made the decision to oppose all types of violence. I won’t use violence in my words, music, writing, thoughts, or deeds. I’d rather strive to imitate Christ. A new Vybz Kartel will be seen in Jamaica and around the world if I manage to escape this hellhole through the success of my appeal.”
What is Vybz Kartel ethnicity and origin?
The musician is of Jamaican descent. He was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. In terms of his ethnic background, Vybz Kartel is of African descent, as the majority of the population in Jamaica is of African ancestry.
