Buju Banton News and Photos

Buju Banton: Buju Banton's Appeal Denied, 10-Year Sentence Upheld

Wed, August 08 2012 8:40pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Last February reggae singer Buju Banton , whose real name is Mark Myrie, was convicted on cocaine trafficking and conspiracy charges.

Buju Banton to appeal drug conviction

Sun, December 18 2011 1:58pm - Source: NME

Reggae star Buju Banton is set to appeal his drug conviction, according to reports.

Buju Banton receives 10 year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking

Fri, June 24 2011 4:56pm - Source: NME

Reggae star Buju Banton has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in setting up a cocaine deal in 2009, according to BBC News. Banton was convicted of conspiracy to possess five or more kilogrammes of cocaine with the intent to distribute by the Sam M Gibbons US Federal Courthouse in Tampa, Florida in February of this year.

Buju Banton to Be Sentenced in June

Thu, March 10 2011 4:18pm - Source: The BoomBox

After being found guilty on cocaine-related charges in February, reggae star Buju Banton has been given a sentencing date.

Buju Banton Convicted

Thu, February 24 2011 4:43pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

A week after winning the Grammy for best reggae album, with 'Before the Dawn', Buju Banton was convicted on Tuesday in Florida of drugs charges following a sting.

Buju Banton Wins Grammy on Eve of Retrial

Mon, February 14 2011 4:13pm - Source: AOL Music

Facing life in prison, Buju Banton won the award for his 2010 album, 'Before the Dawn.' Banton's Grammy comes the day before he is scheduled to appear in court for the start of his retrial on drug conspiracy allegations.