Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel was recently released from prison while being accompanied by his fiance, Sidem Ozturk.
Key Takeaways
- During his release from Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility, Vybz Kartel was accompanied by his soon-to-be wife, Sidem.
- Sidem moved from London to Jamaica in hopes of strengthening her relationship with Kartel.
- Kartel’s social media and businesses were handled by Ozturk while he was serving his time in prison.
In 2014, Vybz, along with three other accused, were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams.
On July 24, he walked out of Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility in Kingston, Jamaica, with fans greeting him outside.
Vybz even took to Instagram to share clips of himself and his fiance shortly after his release from the correctional faculty.
Despite being behind bars for almost a decade, he engaged Sidem during an authorized prison visit in the summer of 2022.
In an exclusive interview with Fox5, his fiance Sidem explained that their bond developed spontaneously.
“How it happened was. we were just calling each other ‘hubby’ and ‘wifey” and he was like, ‘We’re heading toward marriage so you calling me hubby, or me calling you wifey is not serious enough. So you’re my fiancée, we’re going to get married’.”
Via Fox5
In recent times, Ozkurt has also been receiving immense support from Worl’ Boss, Vybz’s fan following.
True love still exists,
— Engr takunda mukondo (@takundamukondot) August 5, 2024
Vybz Kartel's wife waited for 13 years❤️ pic.twitter.com/6aHxiXeAUs
Who is Sidem Oztürk?
Initially of Kurdish descent, Sidem was born in Turkey and migrated to the UK very young.
Studying Psychology along with Sociology and Philosophy, Ozturk left her life in London, quitting her job and moving to Jamaica in 2019.
Sidem wanted to explore her romantic relationship with Kartel on a deeper level after corresponding with him since 2015.
Besides the difficulties faced, Ozkurt believed love would eventually win and didn’t want a ring for the “engagement.”
Reportedly the muse and inspiration behind Kartel’s “True Religion EP,” Sidem calls herself his COO and manages his business and Instagram.
With Sidem by his side for almost a decade, it is evident both of them have great mutual understanding.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Sidem reportedly worked as a social worker with vulnerable adults and children back in London before moving to Jamaica.
- Ozturk’s engagement with Kartel attracted both support and criticism from the public despite her steadfast support of Kartel.
