![]() Despite being imprisoned, Kartel continues to release new music prolifically, releasing over 50 new songs in 2016 alone. He will be eligible for parole once he has served a minimum of 35 years in prison. In 2014, Kartel was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his associate Clive "Lizard" Williams. Having collaborated with a number of hip hop and R&B artists such as Major Lazer, Rihanna, Jay Z, Digga D, and Unknown T, he has also been credited as an inspiration for the dancehall-infused work of a number of Western artists, including Drake, who has cited Kartel as being one of his "biggest inspirations". ![]() Kartel's singles include "Romping Shop" (2009), "Dancehall Hero" (2010), and "Summer Time" (2011). As summarized by Rolling Stone, he "attained folk-hero status in Jamaica with provocative lyrics, and a mischievous public persona", and "few have captivated audience – or offended the sensibilities of its detractors –Īs consistently and thoroughly as Kartel." ![]() Among his various nicknames, he is referred to as " Worl' Boss". ![]() Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976), better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican reggae dancehall recording artist, composer, record producer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer. ![]()
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