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September 23, 2005
BUJU BANTON IN TROUBLE AGAIN...ASSAULT
Written By:
Jigga
Dancehall heavyweight Buju Banton has found himself on the wrong side of the law again, just a few months after his travel ban had been lifted by the United States embassy.
But this time, the charges are even more serious, as he may be facing possible jail time on an assault charge. Banton was on Wednesday offered bail in the sum of $50,000 after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault in the night court section of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court.
The police alleged that Banton might be among a group of men who barged into a house on Carlisle Avenue in Kingston on June 24 last year and beat six men who they accused of being homosexuals.
On Wednesday, the rastafarian entertainer was ordered to report to the Constant Spring Police Station every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm as a condition of his bail.
The case against Buju Banton will come before the court on September 30.
This incendiary aspects of the case could well signal the death knell of Buju Banton's career, and could put his upcoming tour dates in Europe and the United States in jeopardy. More so, this assault against an alleged homosexual could well trigger a major attack on Buju's character and reputation by overzealous gay rights activists because he has traditionally been one of their favorite targets.
Buju Banton, whose name is Mark Myrie rose to prominence almost 15 years ago with hardcore dancehall lyrics. One of his early hit singles, Boom Bye Bye, drew great criticism from gay rights groups, which claimed the song incited the murder of gay persons. Buju Banton is one of eight dancehall artistes who have come under pressure from gay rights lobby groups in Europe and the United States for their gay-bashing lyrics. In fact, several of these artistes have had a number of their stage shows cancelled as a result of the pressure.
Buju Banton was banned from traveling to the United States for one year after he was found guilty of possession of and cultivation of marijuana in the local courts and ordered to pay a fine of $9,000 or serve 60 days in prison in April last year.
In March this year the travel ban was lifted by the United States Embassy.
Posted by yardFlex at September 23, 2005 09:27 PM
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Posted by: Just Love
on September 24, 2005 03:20 AM
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I think its sad that the older generation of dancehall artists keep ruining it for the youth. Speaking from a proffessional viewpoint from within the emusic buisness it just makes it harder and harder to breal new Jamaican talent. Have we not more things to worry about in the world than peoples personal choices.
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Posted by: Michelle
on September 24, 2005 11:28 AM
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What the hell is wrong with Buju?
I don't feel sorry for him @ all if he goes to jail.
I heard that he is also linked to some artist murder.
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Posted by: dyane
on September 25, 2005 08:00 AM
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well i wish him all the luck in the world .nuff love mark anthony myrie mi love yuh bad
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Posted by: Debbie
on September 25, 2005 11:53 PM
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Buju what is going on with u now, y would u want to go and do some bulls......... like that. if they don't try to get with u in a sexual way. Then don't do nothing, y u had to do what u did i wish u good luck and i will be praying for you.
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Posted by: Kym
on September 26, 2005 03:17 PM
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Buju, all I can say is that you are free to sing about anything you please because you are living in a democratic country. Just don't hit anyone else, nuff luv you are still an icon and will always be.
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Posted by: biggabigs
on September 26, 2005 05:18 PM
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buju bob marley or peter tosh or killer miller never go round and do them childish thing deh just keep the fire blazing pon dem and them nasty life no mell with them like that, move pon a higher level than that jah guide still
GWAAN BUN DI FIRE BUJU! NO MATTA IF DEM A PRESSURE YUH... JUST PRESSURE DEM BACK! IF DEM TINK DEM CAN CUT YOU MONEY SHORT AND GET WAY WID IT, DEM AVE A SURPRISE COMING!
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Posted by: no seh nttn
on September 29, 2005 03:17 AM
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The man pleaded not guilty...i think he's just the easiest target for a crime like this because of the lyrics of past songs...He's still ma fovorite DJ of all time, an mi still rate him...Nuff Love Buju...
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Posted by: Allison
on November 10, 2005 04:35 PM
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all i must say is more fire bun out the booty boy and the lesbian. i dont know if buju did this but its time to put a stop to them, by any means necessary. more respect buju, one of your beloved fans.
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Posted by: kristoll
on November 14, 2005 01:49 PM
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I certainly understand..just one thing though, try and be more professional. nuff luv buju staight.."u hav wole eep a backitive".You are not the only person of that opinion it is just that you are really BOLD about your views.love always
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Posted by: Buju's Greatest Fan
on November 23, 2005 04:53 PM
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People, why does it seem like most of you are convicting di DJ before he is tried. Lowout di man and leave judgement to God. As for those who questions my artist character, why don't you find a hobby.
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Posted by: keesh
on January 30, 2006 01:59 AM
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Look peeps the man plead not guilty, wey di whul a unuh a crucify im fah. Him did tell unuh seh him duh di crime, come on peeps, stop judge. Big up tuh yuh buju everytime, yuh a still di greatest. Mi luv yuh, keep yuh head high and keep on keeping.
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Posted by: nihie
on April 23, 2006 10:28 PM
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Big up Buju yuh dun know no funny buisness round
here.Keep di faith nuh stop bun fire pon di b*tty
boy dem,mi still rate yuh as the big dj in a JA.LOLLLLL
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Posted by: Roxanne
on August 30, 2006 06:04 PM
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buju i've worked with you and i don'think you did what they've said you've done,look how women sweet,what is it a man sees in a man?i will help blaze fire pon dem,keep the faith mi brother them can't stop you.
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Posted by: Mary
on October 6, 2006 10:37 AM
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Amani:
I want more. Write to me. Mary from Euguene
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Posted by: raggadon
on December 22, 2006 06:36 AM
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next time he shouldn't leave any witness then he wouldn't need to go to court, more fire pon di whole a dem
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Posted by: FX
on January 4, 2007 11:18 PM
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Posted by: dj buju
on April 6, 2007 05:08 AM
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buju banton
the king of dancehall.he is not only a singer but also a preacher.but not to assault people.that is not your properhency
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Posted by: Natalie
on May 6, 2007 07:07 PM
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LOL...Buju mi love you gone to bed, BUT if yuh guilty a weh dem sey yuh do, that nuh right boss. Keep on writing and bun dem up.
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