Kabaka Pyramid
- Real name
- Keron Salmon
- Born
- April 19, 1985
- Hometown
- Kingston, Jamaica
Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist from Kingston known for blending roots reggae, hip-hop, and dancehall into a socially conscious sound. He emerged in 2011 with his debut mixtape Rebel Music, which introduced his reflective writing and genre-crossing style through the Bebble Rock collective and label. His stage name combines “Kabaka,” a Ugandan word for king, with the geometric symbolism of the pyramid, reflecting his emphasis on legacy, strength, and purpose. Kabaka Pyramid’s music often addresses justice, spirituality, self-determination, and African identity, and he has built a reputation as one of the leading voices in the Reggae Revival movement. His work has earned major international recognition, including a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, and he continues to record, perform, and release music through his official Bebble Rock platform.
Awards
- Grammy, Best Reggae Album (2023), won
- Jamaican Reggae Industry Association, Emerging New Artiste of the Year (2014), won
- Juno Award, Reggae Recording of the Year (2014), won

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