Vybz Kartel, fiancée Sidem Öztürk expecting first child together
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- Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have announced that they are expecting their first child together.
- The couple revealed the news during Kartel's performance at the Reggae Land 2026 music festival in Milton Keynes, England, on Sunday.
- With about 28 minutes remaining in his set, Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, invited Öztürk onto the stage before launching into his 2009 hit, Come Breed Me .
- As the song's lyric, "Can you give me a baby," played, the dancehall deejay affectionately rubbed Öztürk's visible baby bump, confirming the pregnancy to thousands of cheering fans.
- Videos of the moment quickly circulated across social media, with fans congratulating the couple on the announcement.
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, have announced that they are expecting their first child together.
The couple revealed the news during Kartel's performance at the Reggae Land 2026 music festival in Milton Keynes, England, on Sunday.
With about 28 minutes remaining in his set, Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, invited Öztürk onto the stage before launching into his 2009 hit, Come Breed Me.
As the song's lyric, "Can you give me a baby," played, the dancehall deejay affectionately rubbed Öztürk's visible baby bump, confirming the pregnancy to thousands of cheering fans.
Videos of the moment quickly circulated across social media, with fans congratulating the couple on the announcement.
Kartel and Öztürk have been together since 2015 after she began corresponding with the entertainer while he was incarcerated. Over the years, Öztürk remained a steadfast supporter of the dancehall star and has frequently accompanied him to public appearances since his release from prison in 2024.
The pregnancy marks the couple's first child together. Kartel is already the father of several children from previous relationships.
The announcement comes amid a busy period for the "Fever" hitmaker, who has continued to perform internationally following his return to the stage, including appearances at major music festivals across Europe.
