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A SAN Fernando-based promoter has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Jamaican artist Adidja Azim Palmer, professionally known as Vybz Kartel, alleging he wrongfully cancelled a scheduled performance at the One Caribbean Music Festival despite receiving more than US$1.1 million in payments.

The claim, filed in the High Court of Justice by Jacho Entertainment Ltd on January 13, alleges Palmer failed to appear for the May 31, 2025, festival performance in Port of Spain and retained advance payments while publicly blaming the promoter for the cancellation.

The lawsuit contends that the cancellation caused significant financial and reputational damage. Attorneys Criston Williams and Anthea Smith represent Jacho Entertainment.