It’s nearly one year after, and the Jamaican music star remains behind the bars.
Banton was arrested on drug and firearms charges in 2009, found guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine and given a 10-year jail term.
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Buju who is being held at the McRae correctional institution in Atlanta, Georgia remains a Legend in Jamaica. Not a day goes by without fans tweeting about him, singing his praise and awaiting his return.
I will be at Buju Banton’s first concert after his release from prison
— Balance Man (@BalanceMan) July 15, 2016
He turned 43 on July 15, 2016 and still got love from his loyal fans who remember him as one of the best-selling acts in Jamaican history. His 2010 album Before the Dawn won Best Reggae Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Happy earth strong buju banton. In prison bt your music sets us free.
— Mulishid katende (@Rasshidy) July 15, 2016
Now Jamaicans may eventually have cause to celebrate an early Buju Banton release as the US Federal Bureau of Prison indicated on its website early this year that Buju Banton is to be released on December 8, 2018 ahead of the February 2019 date initially set for his release.
Buju Banton graduated from prison with a masters.let that sink in!!!
— That Gee™ (@Thagman_) July 13, 2016
It’s also worthy to note that Buju Banton earned his Masters Degree In Music Business Management ‘online’ from the University of New York while in prison.
Listen to his most controversial song ‘Boom Bye Bye’ where he sang anti-gay lyrics below…
