culture and society | January 02, 2026

Gyptian

Windel Beneto Edwards better known as Gyptian is a Jamaican reggae singer. He was born on October 25, 1983, in Kingston, Jamaica to Edwards and Pauline McCaulsky. Gyptian grew up in a small community in Rural St. Andrew, Jamaica called King Weston District.

With his talent, his parents introduced him to Mr Wong, a record producer from Portmore, St. Catherine. Under the direction of Mr Wong and Earl Chinna Smith Gyptian honed his sound, winning the 2004 Star Search talent competition at Kens Wild Flower Lounge in Portmore, earning him a spot at Sting 2004, dubbed the greatest one-night reggae show on earth.

The singer earned his stage name from his habit of tying a shirt around his head and twisting his chin hair like an Egyptian pharaoh.

In October 2012, he released the SLR EP, which included three tracks from his forthcoming album. His fourth album, Sex, Love & Reggae was released in October 2013 and entered the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart at number one.

Gyptian Net Worth

Gyptian has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million.

Gyptian Age

Gyptian was born on October 25, 1983.

Gyptian Wife and Children

Gyptian is currently single. In June 2006, his twin sons died after being born prematurely.