YELLOMAN was born Winston Foster on January 15, 1956 in Jamaica.
Since that time being albino was associated with superstition and badluck, his parents abandoned him the day he was born and he was raised in an orphanage home.
Up to now he doesn't know who were his parents. (Not sure where the name Foster came from).
As a person with albinism, he was mocked and ridiculed growing up and he was given the name "Yellowman" as a way of degrading him.
He turned to music as his only hope and when he started making a name with music.... he decided to use the name "Yellowman" although it was the name that people were using to mock him.
Back then calling someone "Yellowman" was mockery of highest level.
Yellowman became the first Jamaican to be signed by an international music label.... Columbian Sounds ..
He was the first Dancehall artist to be nominated for Grammy awards and the first dancehall artist to perform outside Jamaica.
While enjoying his success, in 1986 he was diagnosed with Cancer which mostly affected his jaws. Doctors told him he had 6 months to live.
An operation was done on his jaws and this deformed his face (as shown in the photo)
He conquered cancer and relaunched his music career and released many successful albums.
He is married and his first daughter Kreem got married recently (as shown in the photos).
He is 69 years old and is believed to be the King of Dancehall up to now.
From being an orphan, dealing with social abuses due to his skin condition.... to fighting cancer....and becoming a global star.... Yellowman's perseverance indicates the qualities of a king.
KING YELLOW
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