Vybz Kartel

Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel
	Palmer in 2025
Background information
Birth name	Adidja Azim Palmer
Also known as	World Boss
Born	January 7, 1976 (aged 49); Portmore, Jamaica
Genres	Dancehall; reggae; hip hop; pop;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter; rapper; record producer; record executive; entrepreneur; deejay; composer;
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Adidjahiem Records; Vice; Mixpak; Greensleeves Records; Short Boss Muzik; Vybz Kartel Muzik;
Associated acts	Di Genius; Arif Cooper; Spice; Rvssian;
Website	iamthekartel.com

Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976) better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Kartel started a line of liquor in 2008.

Career

Kartel has worked with Jay-Z, Rihanna, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, M.I.A, Pharrell, Kardinal Offishall, Akon, Jim Jones, Lil Wayne and Eminem.

Personal life

On 29 September 2011, Kartel was arrested. Jamaica's Major Investigation Taskforce (MIT) charged him with murder. Kartel was found guilty after a 65-day trial.^[1] He was sentenced to life imprisonment on 3 April 2014.^[2]

Vybz Kartel Media

Vybz Kartel with his sons 'Likkle Vybz' and 'Likkle Addi' at 'Freedom Street' concert

References

↑ Staff; Press, Associated (14 March 2014). "Vybz Kartel found guilty of murder" – via www.theguardian.com.
↑ "Vybz Kartel, Jamaican star, sentenced to life in prison". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved September 6, 2023.

[1] Staff; Press, Associated (14 March 2014). "Vybz Kartel found guilty of murder" – via www.theguardian.com.

[2] "Vybz Kartel, Jamaican star, sentenced to life in prison". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved September 6, 2023.

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