Vybz Kartel Net Worth in 2024, Age, Wife, Height, Songs, Album

February 27, 2023

Vybz Kartel Net Worth: Known for his dancehall and reggae music, Vybz Kartel is a songwriter, and businessman. Adidja Azim Palmer goes by the stage name Vybz Kartel. Among the talents of this Jamaican superstar are music, record production, and entrepreneurship. He is sometimes referred to as World Boss. A talented lyricist, he is best known for his songs. He has made a name for himself in the dancehall music industry.

Kartel became a household name in 2003 following a string of hits in Jamaica that culminated in an on-stage fight with Ninjaman at the annual dancehall festival ‘Sting’ in Kartel’s hometown of Portmore, Jamaica; both Kartel and Ninjaman publicly apologized to the organizers of the festival. Let’s take a look at Vybz Kartel net worth, bio, height, wife, marital status, nationality, birthplace, career, awards, controversies, and more.

Quick Bio

Real Name	Adidja Azim Palmer
Birthday	7 January 1976
Age	45 years
Birth Place	Kingston, Jamaica
Height	1.83 m
Marital Status	Married
Nationality	Jamaican
Weight	65 kg
Profession	Recording artist, record producer, and entrepreneur
Wife	Stacy Elliott (m. 2006–2008) Tanesha Johnson
Vybz Kartel Net Worth	$5 million

Parents

On January 7, 1976, Adelida Azim Palmer was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Teresa Palmer is his mother. Palmer grew up in Waterhouse, Kingston, along with his five siblings. He studied at Calabar High School in Kingston.

The school expelled him for disciplinary reasons. He attended a technical tutorial school to finish his education.

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Career

Kartel broke into the music industry in 1993 with his debut single “Love Fat Women.” He then joined the three-member group “Vybez Kartel,” where he wrote 30 songs, including “Gal Clown.” In 2003, Kartel rose to prominence based on a string of hit Jamaican singles. His hottest singles in 2003 include “Poor People Land,” “Summertime,” “Clarks,” “Like Christmas,” “Ramping Shop,” “Pon De Floor,” and “Dancehall Hero,” along with two new albums for the prestigious UK record label Greensleeves.

Around the end of 2006, Vybz Kartel and Mavado were in a public feud. Despite their feuds ending in 2007, both announced they had reconciled and apologized to their fans. Street violence broke out in Jamaican cities in 2008 as tensions between these groups flared up once more. A violent battle ensued between fans of both artists. Kartel and Movado met in Jamaica in 2009 after the Jamaican government intervened. The ‘range war’ ended when both sides agreed not to write war songs.

The rapper launched a liquor line named Street Vybz Rum with business partner Corey Todd in 2008. In 2011, the liquor business was closed due to issues with Todd, but reopened in 2012 after all issues were resolved.

In 2011, Kartel launched his own shoe line, Addi’s. It allowed him to accumulate a significant amount of wealth.

Wife and Kids

A brief courtship with Stacy Elliott preceded Vybz Kartel’s marriage to Stacy. However, the couple divorced shortly after their marriage. Tanesha Johnson, Vybz’s current wife, later married him. The couple’s two children are Little Addi and Little Vybz.

Controversies

When it was alleged that Kartel had bleached his skin with a special soap, he was once again the subject of controversy. Kartel was banned from Guyana’s airwaves in 2011, claiming that his music had “obscene lyrics” and did nothing to benefit the entertainment industry. A Jamaican newspaper reports that Kartel was arrested on marijuana possession charges in September 2011.

Murders and Arrest

He was acquitted in 2012 for two murders, including that of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, conspiracy to murder, and illegal possession of a gun for the murder of Jamaican businessman Barrington Burton. This is the third dispute that resulted in criminal charges for Kartel.

Criminal record of Kartel was reportedly sealed on April 3, 2014. His parole eligibility would not begin until after he has served 35 years in prison).

Awards

There have been a number of awards nominated for Vybz Kartel. He has received four EME Awards, one Stone Love Award, one Caribbean Urban Music Award, and others. As a result of his successful tracks and albums, he has achieved a lot of success in the music industry. Vybz Kartel has accumulated his current net worth as a result of these honors.

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