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Ninja Man

"The Don Gorgon"

Ninja Man - "The Don gorgon, Double Ugly, Brother Desmond, Gun Pon Teeth" is one of Dancehall and Reggae music most controversial artiste.

Born (born Desmond John Ballentine) on January 20, 1966 in the Parish of St. Mary, Jamaica. At the Age of 11 he moved to Kingston.

His Musical Career
At age 12 he started Deejaying on Black Culture sound system under the name of Ugly-Man/Double ugly. In 1980 he move to one of Jamaica's top sound system Kilamanjaro. Once there he link-up with veteran artistes Supercat and Early B.

This led to a name change to the now famous Ninjaman.

* 1987 He recorded and released "Protection" a collaboration with singer Courtney Melody.

* 1989 Hit Singles released:Murder Dem, Permit to Bury, Above The Law, Kill dem and Done, Mandela, Gunman among many others.

He is always criticize for his violent and pro-gun lyrics in his songs.

Controversy
In 1997 he decided to change his life style of Crime Stories and Drugs runnings. Now a christian he also change his name to brother Desmond. But later return to his original dancehall roots.

* 1999- He spent 1yr in prison for unlawfully possessing a Fiream and Ammunition.

* 2001- Ninja received several machete wounds to his head during an altercation.

* March 2009-present (2010)- He is presently in jail charged with murder.

The don gorgon is well known for his gun lyrics and his many onstage clashes with Shabba Ranks.

When asked about his most memorable performance he said "This was at Reggae Sun-splash 1992 on International Night.

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