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Sting 2009 promises an all out clash between Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel, and also a ceasefire between Mavado and Vybz Kartel as well. According to Isaiah Laing, Sting 2009 promoter, he is not worried claiming that Sting is the best place to get rid of the Gully/Gaza conflict once and for all, adding that both Vybz Kartel and Mavado will be call out early in the morning to diffuse the tensions.

Laing is hoping other rivals, as well as pro-peace supporters join in as well, stating, “ Hopefully Kartel, Mavado and anyone else who will like to join in the peace initiative will take the stage ... I would love to see that. Sting is the place where the real hardcore people are and I think if it builds from there it will have great significance to see both of them together.”

Laing, who is an ex-police officer, also commented on the role of the media as well as the recent government involvement in the Gaza/Gully feud which has enthralled Jamaica. His advice to the media was, “Play it down and we will get rid of it. Because if you try and play with it, it will get worse. It is not about Gully/Gaza this year. It is about Bounty and Kartel. The hype is not out for a Gully/Gaza Sting this year and I don't think people are coming out this year for that.”

On Tuesday Dancehall entered Jamaica House. Both deejays called a truce following an emergency meeting with three Cabinet ministers and members of the Peace Management Initiative. The meeting was called to quell the bitter feud between factions aligned to the two entertainers. Gully side and Gaza are headed by Mavado and Gaza respectively.

Laing commented on the meeting at Jamaica House stating, “He is the prime minister and he sees it fit. Who am I to say otherwise. The Prime Minister has asked for peace and we are supporting peace and we want to see everyone work together in harmony at the end of the show.”

The two deejays have claimed there was no animosity between them and that the rivalry was sparked by over-exuberant fans. The meeting also worked out a five-point plan that will see both artistes participating in a peace treaty and concert, a ‘paint-out’ day to remove Gaza/Gully graffiti from walls in communities and schools across the island; the creation of T-shirts bearing the image of both artistes, and doing a collaboration single.