Vybz Kartel Announces First U.S. Performance in 20 Years at Reggae Fest
Vybz Kartel will perform in the U.S. for the first time in over 20 years on April 11, 2025, at the Barclays Centre, New York, as part of Reggae Fest. This show follows his recent release from prison and marks significant anticipation among fans.
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel is set to make his first performance in the United States in over 20 years on April 11, 2025. This significant event will take place at the Barclays Centre in New York, coinciding with Reggae Fest. The announcement follows the artist’s receipt of a U.S. visa shortly before and marks his second show since being released from prison in July 2024 after 13 years.
Cordel “Skatta” Burrell, an executive with Downsound Entertainment, confirmed the show via Instagram, highlighting the excitement around Kartel’s return. The event, titled “Return of Worl Boss,” has drawn considerable attention online, quickly garnering thousands of likes on social media. This performance comes after Kartel’s Freedom Street concert, which was his first after gaining freedom from imprisonment.
Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was released from prison following a successful appeal that overturned his previous murder conviction. Since then, he has been gradually re-establishing his career within the music industry, making his return to the stage in Jamaica last December.
Vybz Kartel’s upcoming performance at the Barclays Centre marks a pivotal moment in his career after decades away from the U.S. stage. With the event set for April 11, 2025, excitement builds as fans anticipate the return of the dancehall icon. His release from prison in mid-2024 and subsequent performances indicate a renewed chapter for Kartel in the music scene.
Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com
