Vybz Kartel is a Jamaican dancehall artist and songwriter who has been in the music industry since the early 2000s. He has achieved international success with his music and is considered one of the most influential figures in the genre. However, in 2011, he was arrested and charged with murder in a high-profile court case. In 2014, he was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
The case against Vybz Kartel was built on circumstantial evidence and testimonies from his co-defendants. His legal team argued that the evidence was insufficient and that the trial was biased against him. Despite their efforts, the court found Vybz guilty of murder and he was sentenced to life in prison. Since then, Vybz has continued to make music from behind bars and has released several albums, including King of the Dancehall and to Tanesha.
His songs often address social issues and his lyrics have been praised for their activism and lyrical content. He has also been the subject of several documentaries, including Vybz Kartel: The Trial of the Century. The case against Vybz Kartel has been a source of controversy in the Jamaican music scene