I was never a thug! - Bounty Killer says he was always doing charitable acts

Dancehall artiste Bounty Killer has been receiving a lot of love in recent times for his charitable donations to some of the major hospitals across the Corporate Area.

Back in February, the deejay handed over more than 60 beds to the Kingston Public Hospital and the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, and he was back in a giving mood again on Labour Day when he delivered another set of items to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital.

The entertainer upped the ante this time around as in addition to the goodies, the deejay got his hands dirty and participated in a clean-up and paint project at the facility on the same day.

Bounty Killer, who has battled his fair share of demons throughout his career, had become popular for his 'cross and angry' persona. However, in recent times, the deejay seems to be going through a 'rehabilitation' period and appears to be coming out of the process a changed man.

REIMAGING PLAN

When THE WEEKEND STAR spoke to the entertainer about his recent spate of good deeds, the 'five star general' explained that he has always been good at the core and said that he refuses to let some of his actions from the past determine who he is. He also stressed that his charitable acts were not recent doings and were not part of some grand reimaging plan as he has always been doing charitable acts.

"This isn't the most or the only generous thing I have done, but lots of my contributions back to this nation have been overlooked in the past. I'd say lots of persons still don't know of my groundwork over the decades," he said.

"I am not or was ever no thug. I'm a gladiator who fights for the survival of me, [and] the people might interpret that wrong sometimes."

He also explained that the spotlight on his good deeds now is particularly because he wants to encourage as many people as he can to also give back in meaningful ways to their country and communities.

"It feels great just for the acknowledgments about my good deeds, but I don't need any praises or props or people to look at me different. What I need is others to do whatever they can, and let's try to make a difference," he said. "The only way I know a nation can stand is together. So if you are not trying to unite among each other, then you are preparing to fall apart."