Vybz Kartel Announces First U.S. Concert In Over 20 Years At Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

Vybz Kartel the dancehall legend will be headlining a show in New York City in April, marking his first performance in the U.S. in over 20 years. The Barclays Center’s official X account confirmed, “JUST ANNOUNCED: Vybz Kartel comes to Brooklyn on April 11!” The accompanying flyer reads, “Reggae Fest: The Return Of Worl Boss Vybz Kartel. The pre-sale starts next Tuesday (March 4) at 10 a.m. and general sale begins Thursday (March 6) at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster or the official Reggae Fest website. Doors open at 7 p.m. The 49-year-old hitmaker has been behind bars for the last 13 years for his connection to the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams of Waterford, St Catherine, along with additional charges. He was released in July 2024 and has since made a slew of public appearances and performances, most recently at the 2025 MOBO Awards.

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