Hunter is the 2013 Stardom Monarch of the Tent.
He beat 17 other calypsonians to win the competition which was held on Wednesday night at Carnival City, singing his popular number “Another Mother’s Son”.
Other calypsonians making the top five were Shadow Flow at 2, Caressa 3, Black Diamond 4 and Daddy Chess at 5.
Hunter has emerged from one of 2013’s major calypso controversies to win two crowns in the space of five days. He also won this year’s police calypso competition which was held on Saturday 2nd February.
The three-time national calypso king withdrew from the 2013 calypso final following allegations that he cheated after video footage of his semi-final performance showed some of the lyrics of his song written on the palm of his hand.
After he was announced winner, the Stardom Tent monarch burst into an ex-tempo rendition of “Palm, palm, palm, Hunter reading palm. Palm, palm, palm, Hunter reading palm. So by now everyone should know, he is the palm man of calypso” in which he took pot shots at media personalities who were involved in exposing his alleged “palm-reading” behaviour.
See photos of the show below.
All photos by 365 Photography.
Sometimes when I read the nonsence some of us post up for the world to see, I wonder just what message are we Dominicans sending for the rest of world out there. My people no one can keep a good man down because a good man accepts his wrong, humbles himself, and stives for better next time. Anyone with that approach. NO ONE CAN EVER HOLD HIM DOWN.
Just curious.. How much lyrics can one really write on the palm? Allu Dominicans really like daybar papa. Get a fricking life and enjoy the damn carnival season. Some of us well wish we could be there to partake.
As for morals and role model business. How about you guys start raising your children correctly instead of expecting other people to do it, ie. entertainers, athletes etc. Stop blaming everyone else for YOUR crappy parenting skills.
CONGRATS HUNTER!!! Water under the bridge; move on my dear.
I don’t understand you DA people…Hunter made a mistake, if he said he wrote it for learning his change in song he should have WASHED IT OUT!!!!!!!.wrong is wrong people…NOONE put Hunter out of the FINALS BUT HIMSELF….the camera caught it…..HELLOOOOOO
When he won the police crown no one spoke nonsence, because that was a different compitition. but I did not know that stardom was owned by the calypso association. Good job Hunter.
This journalist has no code of ethics they are crucifying others of saying things and i quote it should have been me singing that song yet last nightly he bluntly said…let nobody call my name…. they are a bunch of hyprocrites and troublemakers…. Is Calypso and calypso is controversy everyone hve to take their blows. Y should hunter apologies when everyone of them making us shame…. they all need to look outside the box… and let people who pay their big money to come to have fun enjoy themselves and leave all this petty nonsensical stuff where it be long they like to much ma lay..Hit them palm palm man
i belive that black diamond should have placed 2nd
You can tell that Dominica is a little little little Island with very small minds, if for the past weeks all they can talk about is Hunter. Is there anything else?
Hunter just give them WOOD…
Many parents in Dominica allow their children to see them condoning cheating, stealing, lying and deceiving by public officials or influential people whom they like. later on when their children become social deviants , they claiming is bad companions that cause that. They may be right indeed, they are a bad and hypocritical companion to their children.
Teachers take note. It seems a teacher, who takes action against a student, who comes to the exam room with notes on the subject written on a paper or on his hand and found cheating would be wrong.
Should that teacher allow the student to copy, or cheat? Would it be right if parents decide to chastise and ridicule the teacher and/or school for disciplining that student? Our society is drifting further and further away from accepting the truth.
Hunter agree you faltered and stop blaming others for your wrong. Those who condone the wrong are not the best of friends. You are a simple calypsonian, not the God of the art form who could do no wrong.
You are a an idiot.
That was a good note to self
Hunti, the media is your friend when you speak the truth and your worst nightmare if you continue passing blame. Your guilt substantiated in withdrawal should force on you some greater remorse. Still congratulations on your two wins…
That man is too shameless to behaving like cheating is a good thing, and cheating gave him more prestige. That was too blatant
We’re a bias and ignorant bunch of people …. It’s just sad .
They wanted him to step down right ? He did !!! but yet they remain on his back every single day , their attacks went far beyond the alleged cheating , but got really nasty
and personal . Now he responded in song last night and you guys are saying he wishing them bad …… So it’s one set to talk ??
Congrats Hunter …… While they’re pointing fingers someone else is judging them .
Teachers must be careful from now on, given the absurd statements condoning what is wrong. It seems, teachers will be faced with ridicule and hate from parents and sections of the public, if they deal accordingly with any student found cheating in exams. The teacher would face the wrath of those who find nothing wrong in cheating. It is not a far-fetched thing, the way the society accepts wrong as right and vice versa.
A calypsonian who repeats a line or verse of his song while performing is automatically disqualified. Note well, he did not cheat.
Although points could be deducted for poor rendition, according to the judging criteria, however the DCA decided that the said calypsonian’s head would be (literally)cut.
But there is no Law/rule for cheating? After decades of organising Calypso competitions, there is no rule/law if a performer is found cheating? Yet, excuses, excuses for the wrong the calypsonian himself did.
Your child does something wrong but you want to kill them with blows. The adult does something wrong, it’s OK, depending on who does the wrong? To curb wrong doing/cheating will only auger well for the integrity of the art form.
Hunter congratulations on your win. You have risen above your critics. Continue to sing for the love of calypso. One Love bro.
You see hunter you did the right thing by stepping down. Every disapointment is a blessing.
I will never understand all this diatribe about the Hunter and his palm cheating performance innthe semi-finals. It is a known fact that technology provide an opportunity to know the truth about this hunter cheating matter, it is a know fact for those of us following the calypso over the years that this is the only calypsonian in the history of Dominica was caught in a semi final competition reading from the palm of his hands. If he was so convinced that he did no wrong why then did he withdraw? What makes this matter so inflamed is the executive of the Calypso Association and its president who are so protective of this guy because he is a member of the executive and a stardum tent performer/member, so we can conclude because its Hunter the wrong he did becomes right, hence the politics of the calypso association. Had it been any other performer or Mass camp calypsonian the entire stardum tent and the dreadful president of the DCA who seem to be heartless towards the incident of two senior citizens would of taken a different action. Hunter disgraced himself at one of Dominicans premier competition and wants to blame Lenox and Matt for his palm chaeting performance by wishing the worst for them, but his wish for Lenox and Matt will come back to hut him soon.
Boy look margie in the little rotten Island called Dominica there wee. LOL!
i guess cheating does pay afterall.
NO.AND TOO BAD FOR YOU
hunter you are my king i liked your song you really delivered that song well last night.as they say your sins really find you out but thats not the end off your life.you will make it bigger greater next year god’s willing.love you
It’s clear now he received his gift for gifting Electra the position. And instead of winning with class, he still took shots at Lennox, Matt, Carlisle and the rest who all said he was the clear winner that night (except Lenny who was absent)
It’s like he’s being rewarded for cheating.
It’s calypso get over it…
Thats my king forever you go King Hunter they cant keep a good man down
Congrats Hunter but wrong is wrong. Just be honest man and if you stepped down just let it be, why sending fyuhn for people. I don’t know what is going on in D/a. Wrong is wrong.
well done Hunty.
Congratulations to you King Hunter. You will continue to make your name in Calypso. They all have dirty linen in their closets, but want to judge and condemn you. All I shall say whoesoever diggeth a pit shall fall into it…….
Way to go hunter i told just keep your head high my brother we got your back
WHO CAN BE AGAINST YOU WHEN GOD IS FOR YOU?
I agree with that comment. God is with King Hunter.I knew all along , he would come out ontop.
Dominicans have to stop killing their own culturally,words are just as dangerous as the actual action in itself.Well done king Hunter.
For the love of Calypso.
God love sinners but he does not love sin, like cheating and lying about it even when it is live on tv.
My goodness how can Dominicans blame someone else for hunter not being in the finals too many adults in Dominica are upholding wrong doing hunter wrote on his palm use his eyes to c what to sing how can that be someone trying to keep him down,the man is a law enforcer, now a cheat, is that how u want your kids to be Domincans? how can teachers deal with students who write test info on their palm for the purpose of using it to give them an unfair advantage? this country seem to be very lawless and god help the children, no wonder they behave the way they do. Mama mange waizen dent zafan glassee
Well I guess his mother never taught him not to cheat. They saying too much politics in calypso but the simple party song which is the best song to enjoy de carnival to was denied the crown to reward a cheat. Only on Domonica! In trini that song by shadow flow would already be favourite for road march. Of I had a song system on the road de rum and de party is all I would play. A cassette with it like how humble servant was played.
All these fools who are living in NEW YORK ILLEGALLY and just seating on the computers writing all these NONESENSE like (see you hunter in new york)need to get a life and stay of social media. The time alyou taking and waste living on the internet, you need to take the time and try to figure out how to get your green card to better alyou selves. Alyou cannot even come down for the festivals. When alyou write all these bull, we can tell who you are. We know you you are. Thats why we know you are illegal
yes King Dice escaped ..he was surely gonna get beaten..he would have been behind in the first round and catching up to the hunter in the second round? without his usual crowd upbeat melody? hmm! Hunter threw away 20 grand..That man had power last night.
What can i say? Wrong is right in this country
All those crying sympathy crown do you have proof or is it typical rumor. If the man cheated at the tent he should not have won but if he didn’t then move on stop complaining about everything. your attitudes seem to show that it is not about integrity but more of a witch hunt. If it its about integrity then you should be congratulating hunter for his decision to step down to avoid all the controversy but instead you prefer to attack every other action every win. I only hope that if you keep on crying about a sympathy crown that you are perfect and never in need of a second chance. Or if you are not and you mess up then you would not look for a second chance or complain when people keep trying to hold you down because of the actions from your past.
Well said Still.
Ok so give us the story nah……….about where they tie up Hunter and write on his palm too .Hunter you are an embarrassment now, you need to grow up and be a man. BE A MAN !
All you Dominicans good ignorant and cannot separate issues eh. All you see everything through politically fogged glasses. When something is wrong its wrong its not an attack on the person rather their action. Get a grip man. All you can give hunter all crown it have what he did was wrong period!
What he did was wrong and he stepped down so what does it have to do with him winning stardom king. Did he cheat. Were there lyrics on his hand. Its your concern that her made fun of his accusers. Its calypso who cares. Dominicans need to get a life. If this was a constructive conversation building or praising the country half of you would not be commenting.
they frrraaaaid they frraaaaaid. you doh horn, you just win two crown,you love calypso and you moving on, that why they frrrraaaaaaaaid they frrraaaaaid.o god cool runings man huntie, god bless.
HUNTER WIN; PALM PALM LAY LAY
If Hunter deserved the win..then GREAT.Congrats to him and I wish him the best in the future. But I maintain that he must take his blame and do not try to use others as scapegoats. He did have the lyrics written on his hands…no cameraman superimposed them on his palms so he must not be sanctimonious and hypocrital ..saying yes he had lyrics but blamining other people are aftter. You had the lyrics… you admitted it.. you did the honourable thing and resigned. Don’t throw words for people.
I say even if you say you did not look at your hands…great if you didn’t..but the fact of the matter is …there were lyrics on your palm. People cannnot turn a blind eyes to this…this would not be allowed in any examination room or arena where it would be wrong to do so.
So take your blame Hunter…you won two crowns this year…count your blessings and come back next year.
Ther is nothing wrong in messing up at times..but it is how we behave afterwards that will determine how we will be remembered most.
PEACE
they see u were heading for the crown so they had to find and excuse to get you out but you still are my king . congrats
just now u will say they wrote on his palm too.
Has any Dominica said that Hunter is not a top calypsonian? Has anybody cried down his song? Hunter, as a Police Officer and a Member of the DCA, should stop putting up that stubborn defence of wrong-doing/cheating. The calypsonian was found cheating. The video shots are not lieing. Point blank.
Hunter has never accepted his faux-pas, even though the vidoe shots clearly show to the world that what he did was in bad taste and hinged on cheating, giving himself an added advantage over the other calypsonians at the semis.
Hunter could go on to win all the crowns. Good for him. But winning those competitions does not erase the fact that, as a seasoned calypsonian, he has disappointed himself, the DCA, his fans, the calypso fraternity this time around.
Certainly he has lost some credibility. Here it is Hunter sings about incresse in crime and criminaql acts, but finds himself doing a wrong act/cheating, which is not in tune with the art form.
Hunter himself admitted to the MARPIN interviewer that he had some words of his song written on his hand. He did not say is somebody else who wrote those words. To err is human Hunter. You made a mistake and you should admit.
My God, is Hunter right to do what he did?
Is honesty a crime in Dominica?
To speak the truth is an abomination and anyone found speaking Truth to power should be chastised?
Where have our Christian principles/values gone? Irrespective of who committ the wrong act, if it is wrong, it is wrong. It is Hunter, the policeman, who could arrest anyone for stealing, lieing/cheating, or engaging in wrong doings. Isn’t it the same police Force who call on citizens to report illegal acts or crimes if they see that happening?
Have Dominicans lost their reason? Or wrongdoings have so envelopped the society, several going unpunished, that such acts are no longer worrisome to us? So why blame the youth for cheating, etc. etc., haul them before the courts, fine or jail them, but others, adults, are supported and excused for doing wrong?
Where are your consciences? That’s how we build a nation, condoning wrong at all levels? Shame!!!! A downright shame. Calypso, is much, much bigger than Hunter or any other calypsonian. According to an old Chinese proverb, “If it is wrong, don’t do it.”
Do we build a nation by saying that because of what happened inn that night hr should just stay out of calypso. He was wrong on that night he stepped down. He is a Calypsonian the end off his performance was what Calypsonians do. Stop making a big deal about those little things and focus on the more important things that are destroying the country.
Two crowns in five days while others trying to win one – hmm!
Excuse me, nobody eliminate Hunter, he excuse himself. He did what he knew was CORRECT to do.
We all LOVE Hunter, but a Wrong CANNOT be a Right.
What are we teaching our children?
And YOUNG BULL your vicious attack on MARPIN and others last nite were in poor TASTE.
We know BETTER WRONG IS WRONG no what how much you love a person.
And if you cannot tell your friend when they are going wrong then you are not a TRUE FRIEND.
When i pay my hard earned $70.00 to go t the FINALS i do not want to hear no more CRAP TALK.
Is STARDOM and Dominica Calyspo Association ONE?
Just ASKING??????????????????????????????????????
The affiliated journalist who dishes out the red cards could have “eat himself” last night after Hunter did his thing the second time. But Hunter’s performance of that song last week was the best
CONGRATS HUNTER. FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE. LET THEM DIG PIT STILL. WE WILL SEE WHO GOING TO FALL IN IT. KEEP TAKING KAISO TO ANOTHR LEVEL. ALL SOME OF THEM WILL DO IS SING CALYPSO IN DOMINICA BECAUSE OUTSIDE OF CARNIVAL THEIR CALYPSOES CAN GO NOWHERE. GOD’S SPEED TO YOU HUNTER
y are the “23 likes” not realising dat the gentle man admitted his faults and its no one to blame? but den again the question is “did he really accept his wrong doing?”
its shameful to see my friend did wrong far more for me to condone it.
if u guys are his supporters please help the young man admit his faults instead of praising him for wat he did and he has not accepted dat he faultered.
Lord Jesus i hope none of his children is reading on here because u guys are supporting a WRONG! has nothing to do with pulling him down.
those without sin cast the first stone.ARE YOU??????????????????
Day and night……..who dig pit for hunter…..if a pit was dug it was he who dug it
Why r this judges giving Dice the crown? And he cannot go anywhere and represent D/A. No one can beat Dice because the judges and the media pick him as King so the rest have no chance.
Anonymous,
Only Hunter is to be blamed for not being in the final. He was wrong to have lyrics written on his palm. Get that through your head, no one is to be blamed but Hunter. He knows better and by now you should know Dice is not threaten by any Calypsonian, he has set the bars high, which makes calypsonians afraid of him.
Oh, yeah. his bar are real high, true dat. keys are there to open padlocks.i looked at Dice speaking on a programme the had on the T.V before Stardom Monarch Show lastnight…..poor english, poor languaue, street life presentation,gangster looks and appearance. one thing i respect Dice. he’s the only person who would make a mistake in his performance and it would be completely overlooked by judges who would give him crown dispite. BOOOOOO. Camera show lyrics written on Hunters palm, true.. who can show he looking at it and reading? long live King Hunter. you can’t keep a good man down.
This year is for King Carressa if the crown is not stolen for the gangster king. Diceeeeeeee Againnnnnn!!!
@ itassi4us .. you
..”i looked at Dice….poor english, poor languaue..”
kanawi ka di shoudeyer bondaye noire
@Itassi, when you trying to come down on dice back saying he cannot speak English. Can you? check your first sentence, “his bar are real high.” I think you should take a look at the clipping on Marpin again if at all you did so before, with an open mind.
You do not worth using the great village name
Only who in de kitchen feeling the heat! People listen to the words of the damn song. Great job Hunter! They knew you were a threat, so they eliminated you. But who Jah bless, no man curse. I know you will come back stronger than ever next year, God willing. My prayers are with you my brother.
help him admit his wrong, and den praise him for the good job he did.
thats hw we teach the children who we are trying to raise with morals.
Congrats Hunter…in all you face….Nex Year we bringing it my boy!
Palm,Palm,Palm……….Congrats my Palm King. Nothing can hold u down…… They can’t keep a good man down. WOOOOOOOW!!! A real champion, a real king. U were a threat this year for the Calypso King u had to be eliminated. They checking ” Woy, what lope we going to creep through to let Dice win again,nuh.” LongLive the PALM KING!!!!!! sa ki sai, c’est sai!!
the guy committed a wrong. but no one said he wasnt a good calypsonian.
i hope he is not accepting dese silly remarks from u guys.
I thought “palm reading” was about predicting future from someone’s palm…
They can Never keep the King down. Lets go Huntie.
Congratulations on a job well on Hunter! I just wish my people would stick to the point in issue, and stop the accusing game. Hunter has been and will continue to be a great calypsonian in the future, despite the snafu he created with the fist lines of the 2nd & 3rd verses of his song written on his palm. He admitted it. It’s over. Move on people! Why do you believe that unethical behavior is the norms, and should not be corrected when brought to light? You are destroying the fabric of what is taught my our parents and preached in church. You are destroying the country by politicizing every aspect of what is bad to make it good. Just for a moment, think of what the privileged is doing to the Hon. Gon Emmanuel. Is that the course you really want the country to stay on? Just food for thought. Thank you!
Hunter NEVER admitted any such thing!! Believing one’s lies is a sure sign of discontent.
Did you listen to Hunter’s reply on Marpin? He was asked, ” Did you, or did you not have the lyrics written on your palm?” He answered, ” YES”. Now be truthful and stop being biased for crying out loud. God Bless!
Let them hear it Laugaoo. You said it best.
Congrats Hunter baby!!!!!!!!!! Love U, u showed them who is king.
Hunter when you in glass house doh send stone. FB had plenty witnesses the other day. I hope DNO will not sensor people when they start with you, because you open that door.
We are humans we all make mistakes…we all do stupid things we regret…some people know how to learn from their errors others dwell on it and allow it to consume them…Hunter came out with a damn good calypso as a result of his mistake…Give the man a break people…
from his reaction can u truly blog dat he has make a mistake and admitted it?
Yes cuzzo, I love to hear that! Wuk them well! Palm palm palm!
I love u hunter but your win was surprising..that was suppose to be between Caressa and Shadow Flow and i would place benno…#amjustsaying
LYRICS are you know in fair for our youths??????
Place Benno in place of ???
sympathy win
ooooh ya yay ya yay.
What is yours in life will always be yours. .just let them know that the stone the builder refuses will always be thé head corner stone…congratulations to my king THE HUNtER
if its honesty! can u ppl stop dat “utter rubbish”?
..just cya keep a good man down.. Congrats Huntie….Somebody was afraid of you being in the finals…..but you show them,… just keep rising above all this hate and jealousy.
yes, yes yes. boy that was great, and i love the palm song. way to go boy.. congratulations
Sympathy crowns
@vexness I know why you vex doh! They going all the way to sympathise with Hunter and nobody worry with you, alas, I feel your pain, but what does that say about KING HUNTER and about you?
totally agree
You must be one of those haters. Go with God!
LIE, LIE ,LIE . You need to get the lyrics of his song before you judge.
(LYRICS) very positive
well Thank You!!
wofffff.woffffffffffff
That was a damn good performance!!!!!!! Nobody can keep a good man down!!! You have to be stone, for you not to have felt those lyrics…..
I don’t understand allu hard back dom in a can. D man cheat, allu supporting him. I NEED TO LEAVE this country bfore i become like allu. Wrong is wrong.
Wrong is wrong, true. Hunter paid the price for the semi-finals. Accept that. When you pointing out wrong – point out all wrong. It would be wrong to continue to punish him when he already paid.
Hunter did not cheat at the Stardom Monarch of the Tent show. I was there. He gave a sterling performance – nobody can question that. He deserved his win.
Yes Dominicans..What is our society coming to? No one did anything to Hunter but himself..No one tried to bring a good man down..As a matter of fact no one is good except God. Hunter just proved that to you..Wrong is wrong no matter who is in the situation…Accept it and lets move on people…The quicker Hunter’s so called fans stop this back and forthing with the ‘palm’ issue the quicker he moves on..Stop putting salt in his wound..
Tek that Linton! Cheaters always prosper in Dominica!
Don’t say that it is a different show with the same song.
I gave him total wrong on the night of the semi, but he deserve it last night.
congrats bro. they just can’t keep a good man down. they were only scared of you beating dice thats why thy ask for your neck. we know who are the cowards and cheats
I would like to know where was King Dice when Hunter wrote the lyricsof the song on his hand. Give Dice a break, You all crying down the youth and when they try to make a change you all still bringing in the negatives. Let Hunter conscience be his guide
Give the police officer a break he did it like last year two police officers top he did great he deserved it give him his crown he worked for it
Well done Hunter!!!
you can’t keep a true calypsonian down
Hunter congratulations on your second crown for the season. It’s unfortunate this scandal came about, seems like you would have been a very strong competitor at the finals. Stay strong and all the best.
way to go hunter congrats on winning the second crown in 2013
Can’t touch this, palm palm palm palm….
They cannot stop you My King Hunter. Congratulation and best of luck in all your rest endeavors.
Congrats Hunter!!! Now, does winning these two crowns after all the allegations made against him, are we saying that Hunter may have beaten King Dice this year???? eh beh look trouble!!! Nice work Hunter, but Dice is my king.
Real talk
Ofcourse Hunter could beat Dice and that’s why he was seen as a threat so they had to do what they had to do to eliminate the threat.
Yea by making Hunter lie and cheat, I thought he did that on his own?
Beat Dice with what? It’s clear to see they are feeling sorry for Hunter so they gave him two crowns. That’s all.
Hunter is the only to be blamed for what he did, and he has already owned up in his own way, still blaming people for his mishaps. Shame on all those who support him for doing wrong.
This is not a sympathy win but Hunter sang out his heart and won fair and square. Do not include Dice in this at all. He was one of the first calypsonians to call Hunter to empathize, ask him. The two are NOT enemies like some of you potray.
Police crown is crown to talk about. Yes, I.