US EditionVybz Kartel touches down in NYC for Reggae Fest
- Vybz Kartel performed at Reggae Fest in Brooklyn, marking his first U.S. Performance in over 20 years.
- After his 2011 arrest and subsequent conviction in 2014, the UK Privy Council overturned it, paving the way for his release.
- The initial April 11 show sold out, leading to a second show on April 12 with tickets around $250.
- Kartel, who said, "I have to pinch myself literally," expressed excitement to reconnect with his American fans.
- Following a 13-year prison term, Kartel's performance was significant, and Drake gifted him an OVO chain, acknowledging his influence.
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Vybz Kartel Makes Victorious U.S. Return After 20 Years: 5 Best Moments From Brooklyn Show
When asked where he was most excited to perform after finally regaining his freedom following a 13-year prison stint, Vybz Kartel responded, “The entire Caribbean and New York — that’s Jamaica outside of Jamaica!” In the eight months since he walked out of prison, the King of Dancehall has barely taken a minute to sit down. To ring in the new year, Kartel mounted Freedom Street on Dec. 31, 2024, marking Jamaica’s largest live music event in al…
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