Jamaican dancehall icon Rodney “Bounty Killer” Price faced a nine-hour ordeal at Trinidad and Tobago’s Piarco International Airport on Friday, after being initially refused entry by immigration authorities. The veteran artist, known for his impactful contributions to dancehall music, was scheduled to perform at the ‘Summer Stage’ Generations concert in the twin-island republic the following day. The situation, which was eventually resolved through diplomatic intervention by the Jamaican Government, has drawn significant attention and sparked discussions among fans and fellow artists.
Price took to Instagram to share his experience, thanking the Jamaican government, particularly Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz, for their efforts in securing his entry. Despite the long hours spent in detention, Price expressed gratitude to the immigration officials at Piarco International Airport who worked through the night to accommodate him. In his post, he highlighted the resilience required to navigate the challenging circumstances, stating, “Trinidad is a hard time dem try to gi di gad. 9hrs from last night dem have mi inna airport refused my entree and all that pure things, but general a general di ting nuh normal.”
The incident follows Price’s recent announcement as a recipient of the Order of Distinction (OD) in the rank of officer, one of Jamaica’s highest honors, for his contributions to dancehall music. While the reasons for his initial detention remain unclear, the event has stirred reactions from his fan base, many of whom expressed disappointment in how Trinidadian authorities treated the dancehall legend. Despite the ordeal, Price’s resilience and the support from his fans and government demonstrate the respect and admiration he commands both locally and internationally.
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