Radio DJ Banned For Playing Vybz Kartel Song

KINGSTON STAR - A popular local radio DJ was recently placed on suspension for playing Vybz Kartel's new song featuring fellow PG13 member Gaza Slim. The song is said to contain material which is not suitable for public broadcast.

Reporters contacted the DJ and he confirmed playing the song, however, he expressed that he did not get the opportunity to listen to the content thoroughly.

"We as a station don't condone the message of the song so I was suspended, the song was banned in its first week, and they said I should take three days off based on the song," the disc jock said.

Vybz Kartel is no stranger to being banned. The artiste was banned in 2011 by New York club DJ and Irie Jam radio host/programme director, Dubb Master Chris, who said he would not play Vybz Kartel's music during Black History Month. Kartel was also banned from Guyanese radio stations that same year. Songs such as Rampin' Shop, Get Wild and Last Man Standing have also been banned.