Anticipation is high for Reggae Carifest 2007, as feuding Dancehall deejays the 'Warlord' Bounty Killer and the 'Don Gorgon' Ninja Man are set to share the stage as headliners for the 10 th annual staging on August 25 th at Randall's IslandNew York. Marking Ninja Man's first U.S. performance in 15 years, Dancehall patrons from near and far and anxious for the long awaited 'return of the Gorgon', particularly in light of the recent physical confrontation between the two deejays and their entourages in Trinidad plus the whole heap of word threw on Bounty during his Sumfest performance.
While Dancehall community is buzzing with rumors of a stage 'clash' between the two warring deejays, Carifest promoters Team Legendary are vehemently fighting rumors that the two will face-off at the concert.
The reported friction between the two deejays came to a head two weeks ago, when a physical confrontation erupted between the two men and their entourages at a stage show in Trinidad. According to a press statement released by Alliance Entertainment, Ninja Man received a 'lock ears box' from a member of Killer's entourage after Ninja hurled insults at Killer as the two passed each other at the venue. An ugly fracas resulted, that was quickly subdued with no reported injuries.
Reggae Carifest 2007 will be held on August 25th at Randall's Island in New York City, and also features Buju Banton, Lucky Dube, Mavado, Third World, Pinchers, Collie Buddz, Merciless, Yellow Man, the Demus Family, the New Kingston Band, I-Sasha, and Khari Kill.
Tickets are currently on sale for $47 (general admission) and $92 (VIP admission).
SOURCE: Reggaecarifest.com
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