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.
Where is Buju Banton right now?
Banton has homes in Jamaica and Tamarac, Florida (United States). The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that Banton had been released from Georgia’s McRae Correctional Facility, CNN reports.In February 2011, Banton was found guilty of illegal possession of a firearm and conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute; a Drug Enforcement Administration informant provided evidence of Banton brokering a cocaine deal in Florida.
The reggae singer was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but two years later a judge threw out the gun charge and reduced the prison sentence to seven years.
Soon after his release from prison, Banton returned to Jamaica, where a throng of fans greeted him upon his arrival.