Gay HaterBuju Banton guilty of drug and firearm charges..Let's have a' Bahama mama'
Gay-hating, Grammy Award-winning rapper Buju Banton has been found guilty of drug and firearm charges today.
The singer, whose lyrics have encouraged gay-hate-attacks, was convicted of conspiracy to possess and distribute five kilograms of cocaine, possessing a firearm and aiding and abetting others.
He was found not guilty of another charge of attempted drug possession with intent to distribute.
The trail and verdict comes just days after he won the Grammy for his latest album, Before The Dawn, which he partially recorded behind bars.
Last year, activists in America took out a full-page ad in newspaper Daily Variety, protesting the Grammy nomination. They claimed that recognising an artist such as Banton "honors his extraordinary hateful work."
The star, who has been refused bail, is expected to appeal against the conviction.A date for sentencing has not yet been set.
Peter Lloyd
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