Bounty Killer makes his triumphant return to the United States after a 15-year absence, reflecting on his journey from dancehall icon to cultural guardian and philanthropist. The legendary artist shares intimate details about his evolution from "cross, angry and miserable" to a social entrepreneur who established the Bounty Foundation to support Jamaican communities.
• Discusses his historic return to Brooklyn, moving from the Biltmore Ballroom to Barclays Center
• Explains his transition from being anti-social to engaging with fans on social media
• Shares the story behind starting the Bounty Foundation in 2018 to support Jamaican hospitals
• Reflects on his role mentoring artists and creating unity through groups like Scare Dem Crew and Alliance
• Provides insight into the recent reconciliation between Movado and Vybz Kartel
• Distinguishes between being a "gatekeeper" and being a "guardian" of dancehall culture
• Reveals this will be his first-ever 4th of July weekend performance in the US
• Emphasizes that loyalty and support are core values in both his personal and professional relationships
This Saturday at Barclays Center, Bounty Killer promises an unforgettable performance: "It's like a bullet out of a gun, and this is one that fermented and very cure. This is one like in the chamber for 15 years. So when this release, Barclays going to become Darkleys."
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