Vybz Kartel

2024 - 7 - 31

Vybz Kartel Is Out! Dancehall Star Freed After Landmark Decision!

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Breaking: Vybz Kartel is a free man! Details about the Appeal Court's groundbreaking decision that rocked Jamaica!

Jamaica has erupted in celebration as the infamous dancehall sensation, Vybz Kartel, is finally a free man after spending nearly a decade behind bars. In a landmark decision on Wednesday, the Jamaica Court of Appeal unanimously decided against a retrial for the 2011 murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was never found. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, had been serving a life sentence before this astonishing turn of events.

The decision has sent shockwaves through the dancehall community and beyond. Cheers and jubilant celebrations were reported throughout 'Gaza City' in Waterford, Portmore, St Catherine—a place synonymous with Vybz Kartel's influence. Families in the area described the atmosphere as electric, likening it to a carnival. Kartel's co-accused, Shawn 'Storm' Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John have also been acquitted and will not face a new trial.

Security was noticeably tight outside the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in downtown Kingston where Kartel was being held, with a heavy police and military presence in anticipation of his release. As soon as news of his freedom broke, social media platforms like Instagram buzzed with posts and updates. Vybz Kartel himself celebrated his newfound freedom in style, posting images of a joyful limo ride and sharing a romantic kiss with his fiancée, Oztürk, in his first Instagram update post-release.

Although Vybz Kartel is free, his journey has been far from easy. Despite battling ill health, Kartel's relentless spirit kept him going. His release marks a significant moment in Jamaican history, considering his stature in dancehall music and the controversies that have surrounded him. As one of the most influential artists of his generation, his freedom is expected to impact the music scene profoundly.

Here's an interesting tidbit: Did you know Vybz Kartel has written over 50 books while in prison? His creative genius continued behind bars, contributing to literature as well as music. Also fascinating is how his music continued to top charts worldwide even while incarcerated, showing the indomitable nature of his influence.

On another note, the heavily fortified security measures outside the prison hint at the strong emotions and mixed feelings about his release. Whether you love him or loathe him, Vybz Kartel remains a colossal figure in our times.

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Vybz Kartel free: Dancehall star to be released after years behind bars (FOX 5 NY)

In a unanimous decision Wednesday, the court decided against a retrial in the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was never found.

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Vybz Kartel Freed After Appeals Court Declines to Retry Murder ... (Rolling Stone)

A Jamaican court of appeals declined Wednesday to retry Vybz Kartel on murder charges, making the dancehall star a free man after a decade in prison.

Dancehall Star Vybz Kartel To Be Freed From Jamaican Prison (Barron's)

A Jamaican court of appeal ordered the release on Wednesday of dancehall star Vybz Kartel, who had been serving a life sentence for a 2011 murder.

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Vybz Kartel Released From Prison After Appeals Court Denies Retrial (iHeartRadio)

Vybz Kartel is finally a free man months after he and three others got their murder convictions overturned. The beloved Dancehall artist walked out of the ...

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Waterford residents celebrate freeing of Vybz Kartel (Jamaica Gleaner)

Jubilant cheers echoed throughout a section of 'Gaza City' in Waterford, Portmore, St Catherine as news came of the freeing of dancehall entertainer Vybz ...

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Vybz Kartel Freed by Court of Appeal in Landmark Decision (St Vincent Times)

Court Rules No Retrial In a landmark decision, the Jamaica Court of Appeal has set free dancehall star Vybz Kartel and h.

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Vybz Kartel, Co-Accused Freed, Will Not Face Retrial (DancehallMag)

Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn 'Storm' Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John will not face a new trial for the murder of Clive.

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Heightened security outside Tower Street prison ahead of Vybz ... (Jamaica Gleaner)

There is heavy security presence consisting of the police and military now outside the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in downtown Kingston awaiting ...

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Issa Update! Vybz Kartel Is Freed After Court Declines To Retry His ... (The Shade Room)

After a decade behind bars, Vybz Kartel will spend the rest of 2024 as a free man after a new ruling from a court of appeals.

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Vybz Kartel out of prison (Jamaica Gleaner)

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is now out of the State's custody and is back on Jamaican streets. The 48-year-old artiste, who is battling ill health, ...

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Vybz Kartel, Fiancé Sidem Celebrate His Release In Limo Ride ... (DancehallMag)

In his first Instagram post since the Court of Appeal acquitted him on murder charges, Kartel and Oztürk are seen sharing a kiss as he leaves the Tower Street ...

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Vybz Kartel Walks Free: Court Rules Against Retrial, Fans Celebrate (St Vincent Times)

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has been released from prison after serving nearly 13 years for a murder conviction. The Cour.

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Drake Supported Vybz Kartel's Release From Prison, And As With ... (UPROXX)

Vybz Kartel officially became a free man, and Drake immediately showed his support. See the posts. here.

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'Emancipation' Day for Vybz Kartel (Jamaica Gleaner)

At 5:29 p.m., the right foot of dancehall star Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer connected with Tower Street in downtown Kingston. It was his first step into ...

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Vybz Kartel freed after murder conviction overturned (BBC News)

Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has been freed from prison after judges decided he should not face a retrial for murder. The 48-year-old, ...

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Vybz Kartel Released From Prison After Winning Appeal of 2014 ... (Pitchfork)

The Jamaican dancehall star had been in custody since being arrested and charged for murder in 2011.

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Vybz Kartel Released From Prison After 13 Years (Billboard)

Per FOX 5, the Jamaica Court of Appeal voted unanimously not to have a retrial in the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, which led to the dancehall star's ...

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Vybz Kartel freed after decade in prison over murder charge (The Independent)

The Court then ruled on Wednesday (31 July) that “The interests of justice do not require a new trial to be ordered” and the musician, real name Adidja Palmer, ...

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Where is Vybz Kartel? Dancehall star seen leaving Jamaican prison ... (FOX 5 NY)

Kartel was seen leaving Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility, wearing all white with an orange bandanna around his head and face alongside his fiancée.

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