Dancehall heavyweight Bounty Killer has publicly congratulated Vybz Kartel on being crowned King of the Dancehall.

Bounty shared a photo from Kartel’s crowning ceremony, along with a lengthy caption outlining some of Kartel’s achievements.

He wrote in part, “Gradually, finally, and it’s officially — as I said before — a King has risen, one who created a kingdom while being imprisoned.”

Bounty also posed a challenge to critics, asking, “Tell me who has done more in the last 20 years musically and culturally? Give me a name, please — I’m waiting.”

In the comments, one user fired back, claiming, “Beenie Man is the King of Dancehall. Stop mek Joe mash up the thing.”

Bounty didn’t hold back in his response: “Your King isn’t ours. Simple. Today is a new day — get with it or get left.”

Other entertainers who have shared posts celebrating Kartel’s crowning include Spice and Blak Ryno.

Kartel’s official crowning has sparked major debate across social media, with fans and industry insiders weighing in on whether the title is deserved.