Portmore Empire leader and record company CEO Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer issued the following statement in the wake of Kim 'Gaza Kim' Hamilton's decision to leave the Empire after her alleged assault at the hands of four men she claims to be affiliated with the Portmore Empire. The statement is as follows:
"The Portmore Empire invested a substantial amount of money in the career of singer Kim Hamilton undertaking the cost of filming music videos, printing promotional posters and bankrolling the hours it took to hone her talent in the studio. We're disappointed that she felt the need to issue a press release to the media announcing her departure from the record label, Adidjaheim Records, without first notifying the company. This is particularly disturbing given the fact that she is still under contract and the record company has fulfilled its end of the agreement.
Nevertheless, we understand and respect her decision to leave even if we don't agree. We are prepared to negotiate the terms of her contract, to grant her creative freedom, while minimizing the impact on the company, as is customary in matters of business.
The Portmore Empire will continue to support and seek out young artistes in dancehall despite this setback, and even against the background of a disturbing trend within the industry where it appears young artistes do not honour or respect signed contractual agreements. We believe that Jamaica has a never-ending reservoir of talent and the Empire will continue to develop and market young acts, it is only the way that dancehall can remain a viable art form in the 21st century
thats a loss to the empire bcuz (to me) jah vinchi, gaza kim and vybz kartel are the only talented ppl in the portmore empire, they actually make music that is marketable....but....understand her POV still...dem beat di sh*** outta her so y wud she wanna stay, money or no money, nxt time she cuda end up dead....afterall....a addi did seh "666 any gal, any guy...bury 6ft6 wid 6 piece a ply" idk.