Buju Banton’s Lawyers Issue Legal Notice Amid Ongoing Dispute with Wayne Wonder and his Wife

The management and legal representatives of Buju Banton have issued a formal statement rejecting what they describe as false and defamatory claims circulating on social media, as tensions continue to build Buju and his longtime friend Wayne Wonder.

In a legal notice distributed to media houses on Monday, attorneys representing the Grammy-winning artiste, born Mark Anthony Myrie, stated that the allegations being shared online accuse him of serious criminal conduct. The statement said those claims are entirely without basis and have caused reputational damage both locally and internationally.

The release confirmed that legal action has been initiated, with the party responsible for the statements already notified. It called for the immediate removal of the content, along with a full retraction and public apology. The legal team also indicated that they are monitoring the spread of the allegations across digital platforms and are prepared to pursue further remedies if necessary.

While no individual was named in the statement, the development follows recent online remarks made by the wife of Wayne Wonder. The situation escalated after comments attributed to Buju Banton about his former associate began circulating, suggesting a fallout linked to business dealings.

The dispute is understood to centre on royalties connected to the song ‘Murderer’, one of Buju’s well-known recordings. Reports indicate that the track has attracted interest for use in a film, but concerns have been raised about songwriting credits, with claims that Wayne Wonder’s name was omitted despite his alleged involvement in writing the song.

The disagreement has since played out across social media, drawing reactions from fans and industry figures. Buju Banton’s legal team said the artiste’s career has been built over decades through music and cultural contributions, and maintained that the allegations do not reflect that record.