Malie Donn

Malie Donn, born Kimalie Hylton, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist from Waterford, Portmore, known for his dynamic sound and socially conscious lyrics. He developed a passion for music and athletics while attending Waterford Primary and Bridgeport High School, choosing to focus on music as a positive outlet amid a community impacted by crime. Rising to fame with tracks like “Cups Up,” “Dragga,” “Dungeon,” and the collaboration “Muss Shot” with The 9ine, Malie Donn continued his momentum with the 2024 hit “V6” alongside Ireland Boss. His music often emphasizes prosperity and social awareness over violence, earning him a growing fanbase with over 490,000 YouTube subscribers and 210,000 Instagram followers. In 2023, his career was marked by tragedy when a teenage fan was fatally shot while trying to attend one of his shows in Mississauga, Ontario. Despite challenges, Malie Donn remains a rising force in dancehall, using his platform to inspire change and elevate voices from his community.