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 | 11 | 6.45 | 0.75% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 24,407 | $15,000 | 124$ |
| Guyana | 9 | 4.89 | 0.69% | +30% | 786,552 | 7,106 | $6,000 | 54$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,684 | $62,000 | 33$ |
| Totals | 21 | 8,841,837 | 34,197 | $83,000 | 211$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel was formally contracted to perform at OCMF 2025 for a total sum of US$1.35 million.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel is a Jamaican dancehall star involved in a payment investigation related to a music festival.
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Guyana:
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel was contracted for US$1.35 million for the concert but pulled out citing the promoter’s failure to fulfil contractual obligations.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel is one of Jamaica’s most celebrated music icons featured in the murals on the Montego Bay Hip Strip.
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Guyana:
Vybz Kartel pulled out of the One Caribbean Music Festival in Port of Spain due to the event promoter’s failure to meet contractual obligations.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel will no longer be performing at the One Caribbean Music Festival due to non-fulfilment of contractual obligations.
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Jamaica:
Vybz Kartel, the godfather of dancehall, is set to headline this year’s Reggae Sumfest.
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Jamaica:
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel is to be crowned 'King of the Dancehall' by Reggae Sumfest.
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Jamaica:
Bad Gyal Marie returned to the mic with authority, diving into a blazing set that included Only Man She Want, Summer Time, and Independent Ladies as she spun tracks from Popcaan, Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim.
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Guyana:
Vybz Kartel is involved in ongoing matters regarding religiously insensitive content in his songs.
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