Vybz Kartel was today (Apr 3rd) sentenced to 35 years in jail with no parole. Kartel has had an ongoing trial and had been remanded for almost three years for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams in August 2011.
Known also as Worl' Boss, he is renowned for his witty and sexual lyrical content, Kartel has had a successful career, with hit songs such as Ramping Shop, Summertime and all time favourite Clarks, at the height of his career he was able to launch his own line of alcohol, condoms and even shoes. Even as Kartel was incarcerated, fans and radio stations still insisted on him making more music, resulting in him making a 61 song album using a recording device on his phone.
However Kartel hasn't been short on controversy; within the last 5 years Kartel had been subject of contorversial lyrics, bleaching, lyrical war etc.
Vybz Kartel's legacy is of mixed review; The dancehall community worldwide is in a state of shock. Some are glad and happy that "justice" has been served, others however don't know how Dancehall will survive without popular DJ.
How will dancehall rebound from the Worl' Boss verdict?
Are fans overlooking the case at hand for the sake of music?
How will dancehall rebound from the Worl' Boss verdict?
Are fans overlooking the case at hand for the sake of music?
Is Kartel another dancehall artist victim?
A part of me (and I think I speak for many fans) believe that if he did the crime, he must servethe time; but a part of me still hopes that he continues to make and release music!!!
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