Seems there is no quick solution to the Gargamel Buju Banton’s problems.
Just as he was looking forward to his upcoming trial on Wednesday, comes the crushing blow that it has been pushed back until the end of September.
News is that the DJ is reportedly devastated behind bars after his ongoing drug battle against the United States was again postponed.
The Gargamel who was slated to stand trial on September 1 will now go before the courts September 30 where his case will officially be mentioned.
Buju Banton has been behind bars since his December 10 of last year, and has been charged with conspiracy with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and possession of a firearm.
In relating news, Buju Banton’s new album will hit the stores on September 13.
The album dubbed “Before The Dawn” is the incarcerated reggae artiste’s 9th album and features 10 influential tracks written by the Gargamel.
Lady Gaga fans hoping to get concert tickets for her upcoming gigs will know all about the Bad Romance star’s chart-topping success.
And while the Poker Face singer has been tied with fellow pop phenomenons Beyonce and Mariah Carey for the most number one songs on the Pop Songs radio airplay chart in the US, she now faces fresh competition from R&B hit-maker Rihanna.
According to Billboard.com, all four divas now have six number one singles to their name after Rihanna topped the charts with her Eminem collaboration ‘Love the Way You Lie’.
Earlier this year, Beyonce and Lady Gaga tied Mariah Carey for six number one records after the success of their collaboration on ‘Telephone’.
While Rihanna and Beyonce have collected their six chart toppers since 2006 and 2003, respectively, MTV noted that Lady Gaga has been the fastest to tie the record, with all of her six released between 2009 and 2010.
Lady Gaga is currently travelling around the world on her lengthy Monster Ball tour.
The show hits UK shores for the third time later this year and kicks off with a gig at Odyssey in Belfast on October 30th.
Krista Henry, Staff Reporter
Deejay Elephant Man wants back his Mercedes Benz after what he feels was abuse by the Inland Revenue Department.
Last week, the deejay, born O’Neil Bryan, got a rude awakening when the Special Enforcement team at the Inland Revenue with assistance from the St Andrew police swooped down on his house off Hope Road and seized his red Mercedes Benz. The operation was aimed at seizing assets to settle millions of dollars in unpaid taxes.
When THE STAR spoke to the deejay’s lawyer Roderick Gordon yesterday, he explained that his client is adamant about getting back his vehicle. He commented, “Elephant Man wants back his car, he feels he has been abused by the authorities, and used as an example to the entertainment community, he’s very upset about it.”
According to Gordon, it was “coincidental” that the vehicle was seized last Tuesday, two days before Dancehall Night of Reggae Sumfest, which was held in Montego Bay.
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Gordon explained that the deejay had made a payment, in the millions, to the Inland Revenue at the end of March, with discussions made for him to continue making payments in the future. In March, the tax department had placed Elephant Man on a list of 50 high profile delinquent taxpayers.
“He feels they are giving people the impression of him being a chronic delinquent which he’s not,” Gordon stated.
He told THE STAR that the deejay wants his legal team to look into his legal and constitutional rights concerning the matter. He elaborated that the legal team received all the documents from the deejay yesterday, after his slew of recent performances were over, and are now looking forward to proceed to the next step.
While they have not made contact with the Inland Revenue Department as yet, Gordon said they plan to contact them soon. Currently, they are looking into three options which includes a payment for the redemption of his vehicle, a settlement between the deejay and the Inland Revenue or to challenge their position through court proceedings.
Meris Haughton, the director of communications at the tax department, had previously explained to THE STAR that in cases like these, delinquent taxpayers have 10 days to pay off their arrears or the confiscated asset will be auctioned. She said if the proceeds from the auction does not cover the debt, the taxpayer could face criminal or civil charges.
Elephant Man is known for songs such as Sweep and This is How We Do It featuring Bounty Killer.
