New York, NY – Jamaican dancehall celebrity Vybz Kartel has disclosed that he’s now residing in Florida, United States, citing security considerations in his native Jamaica. The artist made the revelation throughout a dwell interview on The Breakfast Membership radio present with hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, whereas in New York.
Through the interview, Kartel, whose actual identify is Adidja Palmer, responded to a query from Charlamagne Tha God about whether or not Jamaica was a secure place for him, stating, “In fact not.” When additional questioned about his major residence, he confirmed, “I dwell right here [in the United States], I dwell in Florida.”
Kartel clarified that his unease was in a roundabout way associated to the Jamaican authorities or its individuals. “I spent 13 years in jail, like significantly, that’s not a joke,” he defined. “I have to exit now and I’m working. Florida is sweet as a result of it’s a hub, you possibly can go to New York, you possibly can go throughout the Atlantic, England, go west, you’re in LA. It’s a pleasant place to be geographically, the place we will simply transfer.”
The artist additionally indicated that he has no plans to return to areas in Jamaica he beforehand frequented. “I’m simply staying out of hassle. I don’t need to be in nothing unfavourable, by no means. So we keep away from that,” he remarked.
Kartel was launched from jail on July 31, 2024, after serving 13 years for the homicide of his affiliate Clive “Lizard” Williams. His conviction was overturned by the UK Privy Council, which cited jury misconduct. This determination was subsequently upheld by Jamaica’s Courtroom of Enchantment.
This announcement comes amidst Kartel’s efforts to rebuild his profession following his launch, and divulges a major shift in his dwelling state of affairs.
