According to reports, Vybz Kartel is officially engaged after proposing to his longtime girlfriend, Sidem Öztürk, just months following his prison release. In a touching Instagram post on Tuesday, November 5, he shared a video of the moment he got down on one knee, vowing to remain by her side forever. The dancehall star wrote, “It’s Official #1Wife.” “I Proposed in Prison, Proposed in #RealLife. You were there when I needed you most and I’ll never leave you baby. I cherish all the times you came to visit me and told me that it’s going to be ok. I cherish all the times we spoke on the phone and in real life in the box. We laughed together we cried together and now we celebrate together!
He continued, “You’re my best friend and my companion and I pray to God we stay together for as long as I Live. I Love you baby #iloveyou #wifeforlife #Family1st #GodistheGreatest.”
In 2014, Kartel was given a life sentence for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, but this year saw his conviction overturned, releasing him after 13 years. Speaking with Lisa Evers — known for her roles at Fox 5 New York and as a HOT 97 on-air personality — Kartel, who contends with Graves’ Disease, shared his outlook and plans for life after prison.
He stated, “Healthwise, you know I’m working on my health right now, but the feeling of just being free is just an amazing feeling.” “I could be better, but I’m super upbeat.” In his revamped routine, he’s already committed to both a bike and a treadmill, voicing, “I’ve hit the ground running.” Nonetheless, during his incarceration, the “Summertime” artist endured a series of health complications.
Kartel’s Health Crisis and Legal Win Draw Hip-Hop Support
When Evers spoke with attorney Isat Buchanan in June, Buchanan disclosed Kartel’s pressing need for medical care the previous year. He said, “Mr. Palmer’s illness is actually life-threatening.” “His neck was swollen, if you think of a shirt that is about 18.5 inches in the neck area, you couldn’t close the collar on his neck and that’s how bad it is in this moment.” He added, “His face is actually swollen. And one other thing. He always wears glasses; in this condition, that causes his eyes to protrude.” Kartel spent up to 23 hours a day in isolation, with his lawyers arguing that he was deprived of basic ventilation and fresh air.
Jamaica’s Court of Appeal ruled on July 31 that Kartel and his co-defendants will not be retried. The decision was met with support from prominent figures in hip-hop, including Drake, who shared a selfie wearing Kartel’s shirt and wrote, “Boss free up now.” Nicki Minaj joined the chorus of support for Kartel’s release, sharing a heartfelt “Welcome home” on his Instagram, while Busta Rhymes—a frequent collaborator—also weighed in with his own message: “WORL BOSS THE WORLD IS YOURS KING!! WELCOME HOME!!”
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