Imprisoned artiste Buju Banton has reached out to fans, pleading with them “not be distracted by all the things that are taking place around them”.
In a statement published in Vibe Magazine’s popular Boomshots column, Buju, 43, also blasted contemporary music, describing it as “meaningless”.
The Grammy-winning singjay is in the fifth of a 10-year sentence on drug-related offences. He is serving time in a federal prison in Florida.
The following is the full text of Buju’s statement.
“Tell my fans do not be distracted by all the things that are taking place around them because it is designed to throw them off kilter, to make moral decadence even more widespread than it already is, and plunge people into a state of darkness.
“They’re trying to reverse the progress that we have made over the years through the music. And now the music is meaningless. It doesn’t stimulate, it doesn’t educate, it doesn’t reinvigorate. All it does is get you angry because it’s filled with nothing but narcissists exalting themselves over the earthly possessions that they have managed to get. They don’t even have anything—it’s crumbs.
“And therefore, the music is suffering. The people are suffering. Sadness and gloom is prevailing. It’s widespread. But be patient. Because suffering may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
True words, Buju we miss you and need you to come out and reignite Reggae music
Tell it to them buju. Love you buju. Freedom is a must banton.
Mavado,alkalieing,gully,real rich,Tommy Lee etc read between the lines I think buju is throwing subs at you guys becoz your music ain’t got no substance to educate the yutes…..
The man not being subliminal in his views. He’s stating his opinion plain and straight.
You know those ignorant gang affiliated, cold blooded, thieving, undercover fags sensitive, so no mixup buju message as no sub towards anyone.
Mi love it! Reality all the way
Real talk Banton. Music is so lackluster
Truth.
Rass!!!! Buju sound like him a share a part of his thesis with us! Kudos to you mi breddren!!!
yes boss , I miss you
We miss you BUJU! PREACH! The people are being destroyed because of lack of knowledge but there is a remnant who know better. Bigup Chronixx and other conscious artists
Buju gwaan work Pon you degree mi King. And while you at it, work on the music whey you ago unleash Pon the heathen dem when you released.
real meds and talk…respect every time Buju
Same suh Buju..
Till Shiloh…..
Yes Buju yet you left your wife for a white stripper from Miami!