Buju Banton Serves Legal Notice Demanding Retraction from Wayne Wonder

Buju Banton's legal team served Wayne Wonder and his wife Jacqueline Charles with a formal legal notice last week, demanding removal of social media statements and a full public retraction over claims tied to songwriting credit for "Murderer," the 1993 track that helped define Buju's early career.

The notice, served in Jamaica and carrying a five-day compliance window, set a deadline of March 25, 2026. The dispute between the two artists, once described as a "former friend" relationship, reportedly traces back thirty years to the origins of that single.

The immediate flashpoint was an audio recording allegedly featuring Jacqueline Charles that surfaced on social media. The clip was shared through Wayne Wonder's platform and later reposted by a local entertainment outlet, spreading the allegations across digital platforms before Buju's team moved to formal legal action.

In a statement released on behalf of the artist, born Mark Myrie, his representatives did not mince words: "The statements in question falsely allege the commission of serious criminal acts. These allegations are entirely untrue, without factual basis, and have caused significant reputational harm to our client both in Jamaica and internationally."

The notice required immediate removal of all content, along with a full and unequivocal retraction and public apology. Buju's team also warned that continued circulation of the claims across digital platforms was being actively monitored, and made the broader stakes explicit: "Our client reserves all rights and will pursue all available legal remedies against any individual or entity involved in the publication or further dissemination of these defamatory claims."

Attorney Rita Allen-Brown is leading legal representation for Buju Banton and is expected to spearhead court proceedings if the matter is not resolved promptly. As of reporting, neither Wayne Wonder, given name Von Wayne Charles, nor Jacqueline Charles had issued a public response.

The dispute went viral after Buju addressed the underlying tension in an interview with Queenz Flip, describing it as a "30 year disagreement" specifically tied to the authorship of "Murderer." That interview appears to have reignited online conversation before it tipped into formal legal territory.

The timing adds weight to an already charged situation: Buju Banton is expected to release his 14th studio album via VP Records in the coming weeks. The five-day window has now passed, and with Rita Allen-Brown on record as prepared to pursue court proceedings, the next move belongs to Wayne Wonder's camp.