Vybz Kartel

Vybz Kartel: Biography in Details

Who is Vybz Kartel?

Vybz Kartel is a known Jamaican reggae dancehall recording artist, record producer, entrepreneur, and composer.

Vybz Kartel is known by various nicknames but among them, “Worl’ Boss” is the most famous one he is known for.

Who are the parents of Vybz Kartel?

Vybz Kartel was born in Kingstown, Jamaica on 7 January 1976. As of 2022, Kartel is 46 years old. He holds Jamaican nationality and his ethnicity is African.

As per the horoscope, his birth zodiac sign is Capricorn. Adidja Azim Palmer is his full birth name.

Kartel has not opened up about his parents, siblings, and educational background yet. So, no information can be found about these details.

Vybz Kartel- Professional Life, Careers

Young Career Time

As a teenager, Vybz Kartel started his career with his foremost recording “Love Fat Woman”, which was released on Alvin Reid’s label “One Heart, with the title “Adi Banton” as a tribute to Buju Banton. Later, he joined the three-member group named “Vybz Cartel”, and became a follower of Bounty Killer. As an homage, he wrote almost 30 songs, which include “Gal Clow”.

Professional Career

• Released Uk-based level Greensleveeves Records including Up 2 Di Time, More Up 2 Di Time, J.M.T.
• Introduced own label Adidjahiem/Notnice Records
• Signed endorsement contract with Corey Todd, an American businessman
• Established Daggerin Condom and Street Vybz Rum
• Released solo “Clarks” in 2010, “Real Bad Gal” in 2017
• Appeared in TV series like So You Think You Can Dance
• Introduced a shoe business titled Addi’s and Cake Soap
• Featured on Vice Guide to Dancehall by MTV
• Served as host in the television series, “Teacher’s Pet”
• Released another album, King of the Dancehall in 2016
• Featured on “Fully Gaza”
• Released albums with 10 tracks, “To Tanesha” and an album with 15th studio, Of Dons and Divas in 2020
• Featured on an album of Busta Rhymes titled Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God
  

Vybz Kartel- Net worth, Salary

As per Celebrity Net Worth, the net worth of Vybz Kartel is estimated to be around 1 million USD. His accurate salary and earnings are under review.

Is Vybz Kartel involved in any rumors and controversies?

Vybz Kartel is a controversial personality. Police arrested him for the possession of cannabis.

After, a deep investigation, he was accused of the murder of  Barrington Burton, who is a Jamaican Businessman, and also for owing the firearm illegally.

Though he was released with a fine of JMD $3,000,000, on March 23, 2012, he was again arrested for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, of Waterford, St Catherine.

In addition, he was also charged with robbing Vanessa “Gaza Slim” Saddler. His trial was rescheduled for July 11.

Similarly, though, he was found innocent regarding the murder of Barrington Burton on July 24, his other allegation cases were processed.

On March 13, 2014, Vybz Kartel was found guilty of the murder of Clive Williams. He was given the punishment of life imprisonment but would be freed after 35 years of serving on April 3, 2014.

Later on April 17, 2020, his punishment was reduced to 32 years and 6 months which means he will be released in 2046.

Body Features- Height, Weight

As per the sources, Vybz Kartel is 6 feet tall and weighs around 70 Kg. His body measurements are under review.

Speaking about his physical appearance, Vybz Kartel has a dark brown complexion with black hair and a pair of black eyes. Similarly, he has various tattoos on his body including his hands, face, neck, and so on.

Social Media

There is an Instagram account under his name with more than 1.8 million followers and a Twitter account with about 11.8K followers. Vybz Kartel also has a Facebook page under his name with 37.3K followers.

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