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Mavado and Vybz Kartel’s Gully Vs Gaza World Tour Could Set A Precedence For Dancehall

Dancehall kings Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to headline concerts this year with a set made immortal by the 2008 Sting clash, which culminated an era of hardcore dancehall hits between

04/03/2026

Concerts

Busy Signal, Wayne Wonder, Beenie Man, Spragga Benz

Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Spragga Benz and Wayne Wonder Receive Honors From Lauderhill City

On Monday February 23, Lauderhill City officials honored Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Spragga Benz and Wayne Wonder with citations for their charitable work during the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. In

24/02/2026

Awards

Vybz Kartel- Night 2 a t Scotia Bank Arena Canada -JESSICA BUI

Vybz Kartel Stands Firm on Trinidad Cancellation as Promoter Heads to Court

Grammy nominated Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel has issued a statement over his cancelled Trinidad performance last year, reaffirming that his decision to stay off the bill was strictly business and tied to one key

18/01/2026

News

Vybz Kartel at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise Florida, May 17, 2025

Vybz Kartel Is World Music Views’ Artist of the Year: A Once-in-a-Generation Dancehall Run

More than 20 years into his career, Vybz Kartel did not merely return to relevance — he redefined what a modern dancehall peak looks like. From a historic New Year’s comeback concert

22/12/2025

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Vybz Kartel Makes History as First Jamaican Artist to Solo Headline Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena With Two Sold-Out Shows

Vybz Kartel has officially redefined dancehall’s global reach—this time becoming the first Jamaican artist to solo headline Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, performing two consecutive nights at the 20,000-capacity venue. Kartel celebrated the milestone

28/10/2025

Concerts

Vybz Kartel at Reggae Fest Baltimore July 26, 2025 via CFG Arena

Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Anniversary Edition Is The Highest Selling Dancehall Album Released In 2025

As the year draws to a close, Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Anniversary Edition stands as the only dancehall album to debut on the weekly U.S. Billboard Reggae Albums chart

21/10/2025

News

VYBZ KARTEL EARNS FIRST TOP 20 ON BILLBOARD RHYTHMIC AIRPLAY; THIRD TORONTO SHOW ADDED

Vybz Kartel has earned his first Top 20 placement on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart with “PBT,” his collaboration with Travis Scott and Tyla. Released on August 16, 2025, the single reached No.

01/10/2025

News

Official: Drake’s OVO Presents Vybz Kartel For The First Time Ever In Toronto October 26 and 27

Drake is officially bringing Vybz Kartel to Toronto for the first time on October 26 and 27 as part of his Champagne Day celebrations, with both artists announcing the news on social

26/09/2025

News

Beyoncé’s Run the World (Girls), Built on a Vybz Kartel Sample, Achieves Double Platinum Status in the UK

Beyoncé’s 2011 single Run the World (Girls) has been certified double platinum by the BPI as of 19 September 2025, reflecting more than 1.2 million units in UK sales and streams according

19/09/2025

Certifications

“A Band in This Generation Is Not Needed”: Shaggy on Why He Uses Ableton Instead of Full Live Band

For decades, touring artists have relied on live bands to bring their music to life on stage. But in 2025, a quiet shift is underway — and it’s reshaping how performances are

13/08/2025

Features

Vybz Kartel is the first dancehall artist to sell out two back to back shows at the Barclays Arena in history

Vybz Kartel Sets U.S. Record With $8.4M Barclays Shows—Highest-Grossing Arena Concert by a Jamaican Dancehall Artist

BROOKLYN, NY — Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has set a new benchmark for Jamaican music on the live concert circuit. His two headlining performances at Barclays Center in April grossed $8.4 million

03/08/2025

Music Business·Music Report

“The Culture Comes First”: CJ Milan Talks Building Historic Dancehall Moments, Leading Bounty Killer’s Return at Barclays, and Breaking Barriers for Women in Promotion

In a genre powered by energy, legacy, and resilience, CJ Milan has quietly become the force behind some of dancehall’s most historic live moments. Following her triumphant execution of three sold-out Vybz

25/06/2025

Features

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