Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel | |
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| Birth name | Adidja Azim Palmer |
| Also known as | World Boss |
| Born | January 7, 1976 Portmore, Jamaica |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Website | iamthekartel |
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
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]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]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 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.
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