Kartel rose to prominence in 2003 after a string of hits in Jamaica. Palmer was later part of the three-member group 'Vybz Cartel', keeping the name after the group split up, and became a protege of Bounty Killer, for whom he claims to have written nearly 30 songs, including 'Gal Clown'.

Vybz Kartel started his career as a teenager in 1993 with his first recording 'Love Fat Woman', released on Alvin Reid's label 'One Heart', using the moniker 'Adi Banton', as homage to Buju Banton. On May 17, 2020, it was revealed that Kartel's 15-year-old son was expecting a child with an 18-year-old woman, making Vybz a grandfather. Kartel also has six more children from other relationships. Kartel's first child, is one of three children that Kartel had with longtime girlfriend Tanesha 'Shorty' Johnson. Vybz Kartel's first child was born on April 18, 2003, when he was 27 years old. His hit song 'Fever' was certified Gold in June 2020. Despite being imprisoned, Kartel continues to release new music prolifically, releasing over 50 new songs in 2016 alone. He will be eligible for parole once he has served a minimum of 35 years in prison. In 2014, Kartel was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his associate Clive 'Lizard' Williams.

Having collaborated with a number of hip hop and R&B artists such as Major Lazer, Rihanna, Jay Z, Digga D, and Unknown T, he has also been credited as an inspiration for the dancehall-infused work of a number of Western artists, including Drake, who has cited Kartel as being one of his 'biggest inspirations'. Kartel's singles include 'Romping Shop' (2009), 'Dancehall Hero' (2010), and 'Summer Time' (2011). As summarized by Rolling Stone, he 'attained folk-hero status in Jamaica with provocative lyrics, and a mischievous public persona', and 'few have captivated audience – or offended the sensibilities of its detractors –Īs consistently and thoroughly as Kartel.' Among his various nicknames, he is referred to as ' Worl' Boss'. Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976), better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall recording artist, composer, record producer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer.

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