Tomorrow's Shutdown Belize Concert has been shrouded in controversy since the start of the week when we learned that there was an attempt at an injunction to stop it from even happening. That injunction application was filed by Deon "DJ Dixie" Longsworth, who had a deal to bring headliner Dexta Daps to Belize in March of 2020. COVID cancelled that concert, and according to Longsworth, he was unable to get a re-schedule date once the pandemic restrictions were gone. He also explained in his press conference that he'd lost his US 11,000 dollar deposit, which Dexta required before filming a video drop.
However, Dexta has said on his Facebook page that he never received any money, and that there was some discrepancy with his old management, and an unsigned contract between them and Longsworth.
But despite all of that, a new promoter decided to bring in Dexta, and this afternoon, the Jamaican artist arrived at the Philip Goldson International Airport ready for tomorrow's show.
Our team was there, but when we tried to ask about the controversy, Dexta walked away from our cameras.
Courtney Menzies:
"You just landed, how are you feeling?"
Dexta Daps, Jamaican Artist
"I'm feeling good, you know."
Courtney Menzies:
"Are you excited for the concert?"
Dexta Daps, Jamaican Artist
"Oh, God, the reception is crazy, I'm ready, I'm ready, now, now."
Courtney Menzies:
"What do you think about Belize?"
Dexta Daps, Jamaican Artist
"Belize is awesome, Belize is awesome, I'm looking for a fantastic experience, I'm ready now, like literally."
Courtney Menzies:
"We have to ask you, what's your thoughts about what went down with the old promoter, DJ Dixie?"
Dexta Daps, Jamaican Artist
"The is gonna be shot. [walks away]."
The concert will be held tomorrow night at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex.
