Jamaican dancehall famous person Vybz Kartel has confirmed that he’s now residing in Florida, marking a brand new chapter in his life after spending 13 years in jail.
The artist, born Adidja Palmer, made the revelation throughout a Friday morning look on The Breakfast Club with hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy in New York.
When requested if Jamaica nonetheless felt like a protected area for him, Kartel laughed and responded, “In fact not,” including, “I reside right here [in the United States], I reside in Florida.”
When requested if it was the federal government or the individuals who made him relocate, Vybz Kartel mentioned that after spending 13 years in jail, he felt the necessity to exit and transfer round. “However I rep my nation all the best way,” he mentioned.
He defined that Florida’s central location made it a perfect spot for each his skilled and private life. “Florida is nice as a result of it’s a hub; you’ll be able to go to New York, you’ll be able to go throughout the Atlantic, go to England, go west, you’re in LA,” Kartel mentioned. “It’s a pleasant place to be geographically, the place we are able to simply transfer.”
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Kartel’s relocation follows his 2024 launch from jail after his homicide conviction was overturned by the UK Privy Council, which cited jury misconduct. His U.S. visa was reinstated in January, paving the best way for his return to the worldwide stage.
Since shifting to Miami, Kartel has been seen with DJ Khaled, a distinguished determine who additionally represents Jamaican tradition.
For his Florida followers, Vybz Kartel additionally recently announced that he’ll carry out in Miami on Could 17, 2025, marking his first Florida look in over 20 years. The present, promoted by Reside Nation, will happen on the Amerant Financial institution Area and is predicted to be a significant occasion.
Whereas the Miami flyer teases performances from Kartel’s musical collaborators, no supporting acts have been confirmed but, and ticket gross sales haven’t formally opened. An announcement is predicted quickly.
Kartel’s return to the U.S. stage will even embody performances at Brooklyn’s Barclays Middle in April 2025, adopted by a European tour with stops at Germany’s SummerJam and London’s Wi-fi Competition in July.
