Mark Anthony Myrie (born 15 July 1973), professionally known by his stage name Buju Banton, is a Jamaican reggae dancehall musician. He is considered to be one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Jamaican music.
Banton has collaborated with many international artists, including those in the hip-hop, Latin, and punk rock genres, as well as the sons of Bob Marley.
How long was Buju Banton locked up?
Reggae star Buju Banton released from prison after federal drug sentence. Jamaican dance hall reggae star Buju Banton is free after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence in U.S. federal prison on drug charges.
Banton, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie, was convicted in a federal courtroom in Florida in 2011.
At trial in Tampa in 2011, federal prosecutors showed the jury audio and video recordings of Banton that they said proved he was involved in a deal to buy 11 pounds (nearly five kilograms) of cocaine for US$135,000.