Vybz Kartel in New York for Historic Performance

New York, NY — Vybz Kartel, the king of dancehall, is ready to make his long-awaited return to the U.S. stage along with his first efficiency in over 20 years on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, NY. Presale begins Tuesday, March 4th at 10:00 AM ET. Normal public tickets can be found Thursday, March sixth at 10:00 AM ET. The extremely anticipated live performance is offered by Reggae Fest.  They’ve added a second date at Barclays for Saturday, April 12, 2025. Extra information HERE.

Within the preliminary months of 2025, Vybz Kartel has established a robust presence in Jamaican dancehall. Following the reinstatement of his visas for the U.S. and UK in late January, the well-known artist has been energetically making waves along with his each motion.

“This can be a monumental second for me and the tradition. To be again on U.S. soil performing for my followers is a blessing that I don’t take flippantly. The wait is lastly over. New York, prepare,” Vybz Kartel states.

Kartel, whose visa was revoked within the early 2000s, expressed his gratitude for the chance to carry out once more in one in every of dancehall’s most important markets.

CJ Milan, CEO and Founding father of Reggae Fest, provides, “That is going to be the largest dancehall live performance in U.S. historical past. To be at Barclays Heart with the largest dancehall artist on this planet is epic! It’s about time dancehall will get the popularity it deserves. I’m very excited to have Vybz Kartel for his first U.S. present.”

Followers can stay up for an thrilling present as Kartel takes the stage. He’ll carry out basic hits and new songs that join with individuals around the globe.

Vybz Kartel Appearances

In February 2025, Vybz Kartel got here again to the U.S. for the primary time in over 20 years. He went to the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, CA. There, he was nominated for his first Grammy for Greatest New Reggae Album.

He additionally went to England for the MOBO Awards. There, he acquired the Influence Award after a heat introduction by dancehall star Spice. Kartel additionally took to the MOBO stage to carry out a medley of chart-toppers like “Fever” and “Clarks.”

On July 13, 2025, Kartel will carry out on the twentieth anniversary of London’s Wi-fi Pageant. He’ll be part of headliners Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer season Walker, and Burna Boy for the three-day occasion.

The accolades proceed to pour in. Vybz Kartel was featured on the Spring 2025 cowl of the United Kingdom’s The Face Journal (on stands now). As well as, he graced the quilt of Billboard’s first subject of 2025. He just lately linked with Twitch streamer Kai Cenat on the Grammy crimson carpet and chopped it up with Noreaga and DJ EFN on the newest episode of Drink Champs, which has earned over 1M+ Youtube views.

His newest album Viking (Vybz Is King): 10th Year Anniversary, was launched on January 31, 2025 by way of (Adidjahiem Information/TJ Information), and options basic hits from his 2015 album Viking, together with “Unstoppable,” “Gon Get Better” (sampled by pop group Fifth Harmony), “Dancehall,” and “Enchanting” together with seven new tracks like “Amout,” “Str8 Vybz,” and “God Is The Greatest.”