Titles, crowns and controversy

Vybz Kartel’s release after 13 years of incarceration rehashed an age-old debate regarding crowns and titles in dancehall. With many dubbing Kartel a king returning to his throne, fellow deejay Beenie Man felt slighted having been officially crowned King of the Dancehall in 2009. But are titles really that important in the entertainment space? Does a crown add any value to one’s career? “Historically titles and crowns mattered because it offered power and influence and so I understand the o...