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The feud threatened to escalate beyond lyrics, however, in the following months with shoot outs at the popular hangouts of the artists, and on-stage scuffles between members of each camp. This intensification prompted a police-overseen press conference in which both Mavado and Vybz publicly announced an end to hostilities and apologized to fans .<ref>[http://www.yardflex.com/archives/001154.html Unprecedented Press Conference ends feud between Vybz Kartel and Mavado]. YardFlex.com Archives. Accessed December 28, 2008.</ref> |
The feud threatened to escalate beyond lyrics, however, in the following months with shoot outs at the popular hangouts of the artists, and on-stage scuffles between members of each camp. This intensification prompted a police-overseen press conference in which both Mavado and Vybz publicly announced an end to hostilities and apologized to fans .<ref>[http://www.yardflex.com/archives/001154.html Unprecedented Press Conference ends feud between Vybz Kartel and Mavado]. YardFlex.com Archives. Accessed December 28, 2008.</ref> |
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Rapper Adijah Palmer (Stage Name: Vybz Kartel) Was Shot Dead Outside a Hotel in Spanish Town in Jamaica, Earlier This Night. The Incident Took Place After an Arguement Between Fellow Reggae Artist Movado. It Has Been Thought The Murder Was Caused Due To The On Going Dispute, Of 'Gully Vs. Gaza'. More Updates Soon. |
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Adijah Palmer (born January 7, 1976 in Portmore, Jamaica better known as Vybz Kartel is a multiple award winning Jamaican dancehall artist/lyricist.
Kartel has already had several collaborations with international hip-hop and pop stars. In terms of singles sold, he has had the second-best year on the reggae charts for 2003 (outsold only by Elephant Man) and has released 2 albums for UK/US based label Greensleeves Records Ltd. He was also featured twice on the Def Jamaica project, and nominated for Source, VIBE and UK MOBO awards although his UK MOBO award nomination was withdrawn amidst controversy over the homophobic content of his lyrics.[1] By the age of 15 young Vybz was practicing singing in his neighbourhood of Waterford, and then recorded his first single “Love Fat Women”. Success was around the corner but Mr Palmer need a name that would compliment his lyrics. After watching a movie on Pablo Escobar the infamous Colombian Drug dealer he decided to change his name to “Kartel”.
Feud with Mavado
Towards the end of 2006 and due to disagreements and internal rivalries Vybz Kartel left the Alliance. Tensions arose following Kartel's continued association with Bounty Killer's longtime enemy, Fitzroy Arnold, including Kartel attending Beenie Man's wedding to Bounty Killer's ex-girlfriend, D'Angel. Vybz Kartel cited his departure as being due to him wanting to be an independent artist. It was reported that Vybz and Bounty Killer performed together ahead of the annual Sting show. Due to Kartel's defection from the alliance and his 'parring' with the enemy 'the doctor' Beenie Man, a series of songs and counteraction songs ensued - the main proponents being Kartel and Mavado.
A very public feud between Vybz Kartel and former collaborator Mavado arose towards the end of 2006, stemming from Vybz much publicized departure from the dancehall conglomerate group, The Alliance. The feud resulted in numerous diss-tracks released, in which each artist dissed the other and their associates over popular dancehall rhythms.
The feud threatened to escalate beyond lyrics, however, in the following months with shoot outs at the popular hangouts of the artists, and on-stage scuffles between members of each camp. This intensification prompted a police-overseen press conference in which both Mavado and Vybz publicly announced an end to hostilities and apologized to fans .[2]
Death
Rapper Adijah Palmer (Stage Name: Vybz Kartel) Was Shot Dead Outside a Hotel in Spanish Town in Jamaica, Earlier This Night. The Incident Took Place After an Arguement Between Fellow Reggae Artist Movado. It Has Been Thought The Murder Was Caused Due To The On Going Dispute, Of 'Gully Vs. Gaza'. More Updates Soon.
Awards
- 2003
- Stone Love's 30th Anniversary
- DJ of the Year
- Stone Love's 30th Anniversary
- 2008
- CUMA (Caribbean Urban Music Awards)
- 2009
- EME Awards[3]
- Male DJ of the Year
- Lyricist/Songwriter of the Year
- Song of the Year(Romping Shop ft. Spice)
- EME Awards[3]
- 2010
- EME Awards[4]
- Male DJ of the Year
- Lyricist/Songwriter of the Year
- Recording Artist of the Year
- EME Awards[4]
References
- ^ Mobo drops 'homophobic' artists - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3636696.stm
- ^ Unprecedented Press Conference ends feud between Vybz Kartel and Mavado. YardFlex.com Archives. Accessed December 28, 2008.
- ^ "2009 EME Awards". http://www.emeawards.com.
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External links
- Kartel reveals life story
- Vybz Kartel, one of the baddest djs
- [http://www.jamaicansmusic.com/archived-news/327-vybz-katel-vs-bounty-killer-the-summer-
war.html Vybz Katel VS Bounty Killer - The summer war ]