This archive report was first published on 23 December 2019.
Reggae artist Buju Banton has been at the center of controversy over his 1992 song 'Boom Bye Bye', which has been criticized for its lyrics.
Published on December 23, 2019, Banton explained his feelings about the song in an interview.
According to Banton, the song was meant to be a warning to gay men who were engaging in sexual activities in public, and not a call to violence.
However, the song's lyrics have been interpreted as promoting violence against the LGBTQ+ community, leading to widespread criticism and calls for the song to be banned.
