“Tell the Truth!” Wayne Wonder Camp Blasts Buju Banton After Prison Claims

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Mar 17, 2026

KINGSTON — A long-simmering tension between reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder has erupted into a full-blown public feud after a controversial interview and explosive response posts that have sent social media into meltdown.

The drama began when Buju Banton appeared on a podcast interview with Queenz Flip, where he was asked about an alleged 30-year issue with Wayne Wonder. Buju appeared to downplay the dispute, saying no situation in life is perfect and that some friendships simply run their course. He added that many friends caused him pain, claiming some of them became greedy and turned against him.

According to Buju, he does not have problems with anyone — “people have problems with me,” he said. He also claimed that many people who once called themselves friends did not check on him while he was imprisoned, accusing some of slandering him and even describing them as “children of the devil.”

But Wayne Wonder’s camp was having none of it.

Shortly after the interview circulated online, a blistering response appeared on Wayne Wonder’s social media, accusing Buju of rewriting history and spreading false narratives. The message — reportedly posted by someone close to Wayne — said Buju’s claims that Wayne never supported him during his legal troubles were simply untrue.

According to the response, Wayne Wonder visited Buju while he was jailed in Tampa and later spent long days at Buju’s home in Tamarac when he was under house arrest during his trial. The statement also claims Wayne continued supporting him until the day Buju was taken back into custody.

The post further alleges that Buju himself asked Wayne not to visit him in prison later because of the security procedures involved.

Explosive Songwriting Claims

Perhaps the most serious accusations involve the classic 1990s reggae anthem “Murderer.”

Screenshots circulating online show documentation from a vinyl release listing songwriting credits as M. Myrie (Buju Banton) and V.W. Charles (Wayne Wonder) — raising questions about whether Wayne’s name was later removed from certain publishing records.

According to the allegations, the song was written in Japan in 1992 by Wayne Wonder, Buju Banton and a collaborator named Frankie, but Wayne’s camp claims that publishing records later changed, leaving Wayne without proper credit.

The statement claims the issue only came to light when a company recently attempted to license the song for a movie, revealing that Wayne was allegedly no longer listed as a writer.

The accusations do not stop there.

Wayne’s camp also claims:

• The song “Deportee” was originally written by Wayne Wonder and Frankie after a deportation story inspired the idea.
• Buju later recorded the song but Frankie’s share allegedly disappeared from the credits.
• Another song, “It’s Not an Easy Road,” was reportedly developed collaboratively during a tour in Europe but was ultimately credited solely to Buju.

Personal Allegations Surface

The fiery statement went even further, accusing Buju of hypocrisy and greed while claiming Wayne Wonder has long remained silent out of respect.

One particularly harsh section of the message alleges that Buju once attempted to evict the mother of his children and their five kids, forcing her to take him to court — a claim that has intensified the already heated debate among reggae fans.

Despite the accusations, the post insists Wayne Wonder has avoided public attacks for years because “his heart and character would not allow him to tear anyone down publicly.”

However, the message concluded that once Buju publicly accused Wayne of greed and dishonesty, the truth had to be addressed.

Reggae Fans React

The clash has ignited intense debate across Jamaica and the global reggae community. Fans of both artists are now revisiting decades-old recordings, interviews and credits while arguing over who is telling the truth.

Both Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder remain towering figures in reggae history, responsible for countless classics that shaped the genre in the 1990s and beyond.

But with accusations of betrayal, missing royalties, and broken friendships, what once seemed like a quiet industry disagreement has suddenly become one of reggae’s most explosive public feuds in decades.

For now, neither artiste has issued a new official statement addressing the latest wave of allegations — but in the court of public opinion, the debate is already raging.