Esco under probe for Vybz Kartel jingle allegedly recorded in prison

Radio disc jock/dancehall artiste Esco, formerly of the duo Leftside and Esco, has denied allegations that he was fired from Hot102 FM after playing a Vybz Kartel Christmas greeting that was allegedly recorded while the artiste was behind bars.

According to Esco, he is still at the radio station and the Broadcasting Commission was misled by a mischievous individual.

Esco says “I am not off the air, it’s just an investigation. They are alleging that I played a Christmas message from Vybz Kartel, but while I have maximum respect for the commission, I haven’t violated any code of conduct and did not play any personalised message from any convicted individual. I have respect for Vybz Kartel and have produced several songs for him, but I have always stayed very professional as it relates to adhering to the rules outlined by the Broadcasting Commission.”

Esco said “Hot 102 has been carving out its own lane in entertainment. However, unscrupulous persons might be seeking to pull the plug on his popular show for its contribution.”

“I have submitted the necessary information about the show to the relevant authority, and I am sure the results will prove that I was not in breach of anything except to give my listeners value. The report was made in an attempt to stop my success or it’s somebody who has a vendetta against Vybz Kartel,” he said.