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The King of Dancehall is back. Vybz Kartel has announced The Worl’ Boss Summer 2025 Tour and turns up the heat just in time for the season with his vibrant brand new single and video “Pretty Girl.” ...

Vybz Kartel served more than a decade of a murder sentence before his conviction was overturned. Despite imprisonment and a radio ban, his influence has grown. By Nia Decaille Early into his ...

After a 20-year absence, the “Worl’ Boss” Vybz Kartel returned to the U.S. stage this weekend. On Friday, he kicked off the first of two sold-out shows at Reggae Fest at the Barclays Center in ...

Vybz Kartel is in a celebratory mood. As he prepares for the 2025 Grammys this Sunday where he is nominated for his first Grammy award, the self-proclaimed “king of dancehall” is releasing Viking ...

I t’s New Year’s Eve, and the roads that lead to Jamaica’s National Stadium are filled with food vendors manning their oil-drum grills. Some sell orange bandannas like the pair Vybz Kartel wore when ...

Vybz Kartel has played some shows since he was released from prison last year, and he’s now announced a proper tour. The Jamaican dancehall singer will soon embark on the Worl’ Boss Tour, playing ...