Vybz Kartel is back and ready to reclaim his throne. After 13 years behind bars, the dancehall icon is making his long-awaited return to the U.S. stage. On April 11, he will headline Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, marking his first solo performance in America in over 20 years.

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Presented by Reggae Fest, the concert is set to be a landmark event for both Kartel and dancehall culture. Fans have waited years for this moment, and the announcement has already sparked a wave of excitement.

Kartel expressed his gratitude in a statement, calling the performance a “monumental moment” and a blessing he doesn’t take lightly. “The wait is finally over. New York, get ready.”

His return follows the overturning of his 2014 murder conviction due to juror misconduct. The ruling led to his release last year, sending shockwaves through the music industry.

His freedom was met with celebrations from Kingston to London and New York. Vybz Kartel made his first major public appearance on New Year’s Eve at the Freedom Street Concert in Kingston, a symbolic homecoming that reaffirmed his resilience and influence.

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