Actor Michael Rainey Jr. is a massive Vybz Kartel fan and is hopeful the deejay can overturn his murder conviction.

The 17-year-old actor who plays Tariq St Patrick in the hit TV series Power is currently in Jamaica says he is a massive fan of Dancehall music and one of his favorite artist is the Gaza deejay.

According to Rainey Jr, he has been keeping a keen eye on the deejay’s current appeal case and hopes the entertainer manages to overturn his life sentence.

Here’s Why Power Star Michael ‘Tariq’ Rainey Jr. Is Currently In Jamaica

“I hope he gets out. I like Vybz Kartel. He’s a good artiste,” said the actor.

The young star revealed that he has a very special place in his heart for Jamaican music and culture, adding that one of the highlights of his trip was experiencing the authentic Jamaican party scene.

On Monday the actor was spotted having a blast at popular weekly events Uptown Mondays and Mojito Mondays.

#MichaelRaineyJr living his best life in #Jamaica. Do we forgive him? ???

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