Gjesti reacts after being released from detention: "It hasn't been an easy period for me"

After his release from detention, singer Besart Kelmendi, known to the public as Gjesti, has reacted for the first time through an Instagram story .

The artist said that the past period has not been easy for him at all, while emphasizing that he felt it necessary to clarify the situation after recent developments.

In his response, Gjesti admitted that the actions he was accused of were wrong and that he regretted them. He added that this experience has been difficult, but at the same time a moment of reflection.

However, the singer announced that, despite the situation, he will continue to work on music and his artistic projects. According to him, fans will be able to listen to new songs that will be published on his social networks.

Why was he arrested?

Gjesti was arrested on March 11, 2026 in Prishtina on charges of illegal possession of weapons. According to the police, the arrest took place at around 3:00 PM on “Mehmet Isahi” Street, where the artist was stopped and then escorted to the police station for questioning. After the interview, by decision of the prosecutor, he was sent to police custody for 48 hours.

A day later, on March 12, 2026, the media also reported the circumstances that led to the arrest. According to sources, the singer had gone to the offices of the Onima music company , where he had a verbal conflict with its manager, Erkand Shabani. The situation allegedly became tense during the argument and it is reported that a computer on the company's premises was damaged, which led the managers to notify the police for threats and damage to property.

After police intervention, suspicions were raised against the artist for three criminal offenses: illegal possession of a weapon, intimidation, and damage to property. 

The conflict between Gjesti and the Onima company is not new. Tensions between the parties became public in the summer of 2025, when the artist stated that he had stopped publishing musical projects due to disagreements with his distributor regarding the rights and distribution of the music. The company, on the other hand, denied the allegations and stated that the issue was related to the artist's attempt to break away from the existing contract.