Dancehall fans, mark your calendars—The Warlord is back! Legendary Jamaican artist Bounty Killer is set to storm the U.S. stage for the first time in over a decade at The Return of the Warlord Bounty Killer, a mega event scheduled for Saturday, July 5, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The long-anticipated return of Rodney Price, OD—better known as Bounty Killer—was officially confirmed by his manager, Paul ‘Bankie’ Giscombe, who revealed the performance will be held at the 18,000-capacity arena, right in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant Caribbean communities.
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“We are extremely excited to confirm Bounty’s first U.S. performance in Brooklyn, home to the largest Jamaican diaspora population,” said Giscombe.
This milestone event, presented by the renowned Reggae Fest promoter CJ Milan, isn’t just another show—it’s a full-circle moment in dancehall history. Brooklyn was the launchpad of Bounty’s American journey in 1992, when he first electrified U.S. audiences with his breakout hit Coppershot.
“Bounty is eager to reconnect with his thousands of fans who have been anticipating his return,” added Giscombe. “Brooklyn is where his U.S. journey began… so it’s only fitting that his return happens there.”
But this return didn’t come easy. In 2010, Bounty Killer’s U.S. visa was revoked—a fate that also befell fellow dancehall stars Beenie Man, Sizzla, Aidonia, Mavado, and selector Ricky Trooper. Though many artists had their travel documents reinstated, Bounty remained grounded—for 13 long years.
Despite the frustration, the Poor People’s Governor remained resilient. In a 2024 interview with Gaza Uncle and DJ Everlina, he opened up about the devastating personal and professional toll:
“It’s life. Life is life and yuh affi jus live. I don’t know what I did to not have a visa for 13 years, but up until this day, di embassy nuh even have a good explanation for me,” he said candidly.
“I don’t even know how I survive,” he continued. “Most of my fans are in the US, and that’s where the music market is biggest, and I can’t even get to go promote my songs or greet my fans or even my family, my kids. I got several kids in the US, so this affected me devastatingly.”
Now, with the visa ban lifted and fans waiting with open arms, Bounty Killer is ready to reclaim his place on the U.S. stage.
“We dey yah! I will see you all soon,” he declared.
With a career spanning three decades and a catalog that helped shape the very foundation of modern dancehall, Bounty’s comeback is expected to be nothing short of monumental. For fans in New York and beyond, The Return of the Warlord isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration, a homecoming, and a historic moment in Jamaican music culture.
