Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel will not be performing on the One Caribbean Music Competition in Trinidad, his administration crew has confirmed. The artist’s absence stems from what has been described as a failure by the occasion promoter to meet contractual obligations outlined of their settlement.
The much-anticipated competition is scheduled to happen on the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain. Nonetheless, based on Kartel’s crew, regardless of repeated makes an attempt over a number of months to resolve the problems, the promoter was unable to fulfill the agreed-upon phrases, resulting in the choice to drag out.
“Vybz Kartel has at all times been dedicated to delivering fascinating and unforgettable performances for his followers,” the assertion learn. “Nonetheless, we can not in good conscience permit him to take part in an occasion the place the organisers haven’t honoured their primary contractual obligations.”
Kartel’s crew additionally prolonged gratitude to the Authorities of Trinidad and Tobago for granting the required permissions for him to carry out, regardless of the eventual cancellation. They emphasised their dedication to professionalism and mutual respect in enterprise dealings.
The cancellation comes days after Vybz Kartel, whose actual identify is Adidja Palmer, had been granted special permission to enter the nation for a one-week interval ending Might 31, the day of his anticipated headline efficiency. The allow was issued beneath Part 10 (1) of the Immigration Act 22/2025 and allowed him to carry out with no work visa, topic to a strict set of circumstances.
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The allow had include tight restrictions: Kartel was required to put up a safety bond and was solely permitted to conduct radio interviews in two particular time slots on Might 28. He was barred from collaborating in any neighborhood outreach or public engagement exterior of his scheduled efficiency. The doc additionally said that he should chorus from selling gang-related content material and omit songs thought of offensive, akin to “Good Like Jesus,” from his set checklist. All prices for safety and state providers had been to be lined by the artist.
Whereas disillusioned, the artist’s representatives expressed hope for a future efficiency in Trinidad and thanked followers for his or her continued assist. “We look ahead to bringing you extra nice music and performances quickly,” the discharge concluded.
