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Buju Banton
The Grammy-winning reggae star was convicted in the United States in 2011 for three counts of cocaine trafficking and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The 45-year old was released on December 7 from the McRae Correctional Institution in Georgia.

Despite his long absence in the industry, Buju enjoys a loyal following and fans are impatiently waiting for new music.

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— Team Jamaica (@JamaicaOlympics) December 8, 2018

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— Team Jamaica (@JamaicaOlympics) December 8, 2018