Vybz Kartel
Vybz Kartel, a Jamaican dancehall artist, is known for his influential music and distinctive style. Despite facing legal challenges, including a murder conviction, he has remained a significant figure in the genre, with a vast catalog of hits and a loyal fan base. His recent release from prison has reignited interest in his work.
Born on Jan 07, 1976 (49 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 13 | 7.92 | 0.92% | +20% | 2,961,167 | 32,577 | $15,000 | 165$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 624 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,288 | $2,700,000 | 966$ |
| Totals | 15 | 71,633,730 | 57,489 | $2,721,000 | 1,136$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
The pulling power of ‘Dancehall King’ Vybz Kartel would cause a spike in the customary numbers at Reggae Sumfest.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel was crowned king of dancehall at Reggae Sumfest, marking a significant moment in his career after years away from the spotlight.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel was officially crowned as king of dancehall on the Reggae Sumfest stage.
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Jamaica:
Laden last performed on the Reggae Sumfest main stage in 2011, the same year Vybz Kartel last appeared on the Sumfest stage.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel touched down on home soil ahead of his highly anticipated crowning at Reggae Sumfest.
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Jamaica:
Festival Night One will feature performances from Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Tommy Lee, Skeng, Govana, and a host of others.
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Jamaica:
Masicka performed as a special guest at Vybz Kartel’s massive Atlanta show.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel is set to take the stage at the 2025 Reggae Sumfest, where he will be crowned King of the Dancehall.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel received a king’s welcome at the festival and performed several hits.
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United Kingdom:
After a brief cameo from Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who had performed to a huge crowd earlier in the day, there was only time for two more Drake solo songs.
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