Dancehall artiste Kiprich was officially cleared of charges in the St. Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, after prosecutors abandoned their case accusing him of promoting the One Order Gang through a customised song (dubplate). The prosecution admitted they had no voice-recognition machine or forensic evidence to substantiate that Kiprich—real name Marlon Plunkett—was the voice behind the alleged recording.
The decision prompted attorney-at-law Patrick Peterkin to call for his client’s immediate dismissal from the proceedings. Senior Parish Court Judge Desiree Alleyne subsequently ordered Kiprich’s formal release, bringing an end to a nine-month ordeal that shook both his career and personal life. The entertainer had faced a charge of using audio and audiovisual communication to promote criminal activity, a serious offense that drew national attention earlier this year.
Kiprich’s legal troubles began in February 2025, when he was arrested and later granted station bail. At the time, the “Telephone Ting” deejay revealed that the emotional toll was overwhelming—so much so that he went four days without eating following the arrest. Seeking solace through his art, he released a spiritually charged single titled God Pickney, which he described as both a form of therapy and a declaration of his innocence. “Music is my therapy because that’s how I express myself through my art,” Kiprich said earlier this year, emphasising that he is “not a man of violence” and would never incite harm or criminality.
Since then, the song has taken on a deeper meaning, resonating with fans who supported him throughout the controversy. Kiprich has also hinted at working on a dancehall-gospel project, blending his trademark wit with a newfound spiritual conviction. With the case now behind him, the veteran entertainer appears ready to reclaim his musical momentum and refocus on his faith and craft.
As he walks free, Kiprich’s story stands as a reminder of resilience and redemption in a genre where controversy often tests character. For now, he’s turning the page—one track at a time.
