Adidja Palmer
Adidja Palmer, widely known as Vybz Kartel, is a prominent Jamaican dancehall artist and music producer. He gained international fame for his music, which often incorporates themes of social commentary and personal experience. Recently, he was in the news due to restrictions placed on his promotional activities in Trinidad and Tobago ahead of his scheduled concert, stemming from concerns regarding his past legal troubles.
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Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, is a prominent dancehall artist who has faced legal battles and incarceration.
Vybz Kartel on his legal battles, vulgar lyrics and the lasting scars of prison: ‘If I hear a key shake, it traumatise me’ | Music
United Kingdom· 2025-11-14
Vybz Kartel is associated with the Adidja Palmer Foundation which conducted the relief mission.
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel carries out Hurricane Melissa relief mission | News
Jamaica· 2025-11-06
The remarks were made against the backdrop of the case involving dancehall entertainer Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer.
Jury duty left to the poor | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-08
Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, launched a new rum called Str8 Vybz.
Sales up but cash dips as CPJ reinvests in plant | BusinessJamaica· 2025-08-20
Adidja Palmer, known as Vybz Kartel, is a prominent dancehall artist who has had a significant impact on the genre.
A king’s coronation | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-07-13
Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer is a Jamaican dancehall artiste involved in a controversy regarding a substantial payment for a performance.
Trinidad Finance Minister says Kartel US payment still under probe
Guyana· 2025-06-17
Vybz Kartel had received US$950,000 of a contractually obligated US$1.3 million before his decision to pull out of the concert due to their failure to meet the contractual agreements.
Trinidad launches probe into Kartel payGuyana· 2025-06-02
Adidja Palmer, known as Vybz Kartel, is preparing for his 'Baderation' concert in Guyana despite negative public reviews of his recent songs.
Preparations in full swing for Kartel’s ‘Baderation’ concertGuyana· 2025-05-17
Adidja Palmer, known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artiste whose activities were restricted by the Defence Minister.
Defence Minister limits Vybz Kartel’s activity in Trinidad and Tobago ahead of concert | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-15
Adidja Palmer, known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist whose movements were limited due to past legal issues.
Defence Minister limits Vybz Kartel's movement while in TrinidadGuyana· 2025-05-15