10 Facts About Bounty Killer

Bounty Killer is considered one of the best dancehall lyricists of all-time.

Bounty Killer's father owned and ran the Black Scorpio sound system and Price started his musical career as a sound system deejay in his early teens.

Bounty Killer was then encouraged to record at King Jammy's studio in Kingston.

Bounty Killer has had heated rivalries with several other top deejays, including Merciless, Super Cat and Vybz Kartel, throughout his career.

Bounty Killer increased control over his output in 1995 by leaving Jammy and setting up his own Scare Dem Productions company and Priceless Records label.

In 1997, Bounty Killer made a cover version of Rose Royce hit single "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" with Swedish singer Robyn.

Bounty Killer has been credited with having inspired many young artists such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado and Elephant Man and several other members of The Alliance.

Bounty Killer returned in 2006 after a three-year hiatus, performing uncensored lyrics at several venues without recrimination.

Bounty Killer has since directed his focus to social commentary and party lyrics, admitting that he will not pay attention to nor attack the gay community in his music.

Bounty Killer was arrested on 3 February 2009, after allegedly running seven traffic lights in Kingston, Jamaica, and charged with refusal to take a breathalyzer test and disobeying red lights.