Dancehall star Mr. Vegas is calling out Buju Banton after the Gargamel shared and later deleted a message of sympathy for Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University last week.
In his post, Buju wrote, “Charlie man. No not you. In my prayers, so sad. Strong voice.”
Mr. Vegas, however, was not pleased and quickly made his stance clear.
The exchange has sparked debate across social media. Some believe entertainers should stay away from political or ideological controversies, while others argue that, like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, artists have a duty to use their influence to spark dialogue and change.
Adding to the conversation, renowned black activist Dr. Umar Johnson also condemned those celebrating Kirk’s death, stressing that tragedy should not be met with applause, no matter one’s political differences.
