Buju Banton endorses Cherfilus-McCormick’s political comeback. Here’s what he said
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Despite resigning from Congress in April during a probe into potential ethics violations, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resumed campaigning to reclaim Florida’s 20th Congressional District seat.
Her comeback bid comes as she still faces criminal charges in Miami for allegedly stealing over $5 million in FEMA COVID-19 relief funds and using it to fund her campaign.
A Miramar resident, Cherfilus-McCormick maintains support from one of the biggest names in reggae music: Buju Banton.
During a June 6 concert in front of an estimated 14,000 fans in Tamarac, the Jamaican dancehall artist thanked Cherfilus-McCormick for her support.
“There’s one more person I’d like to thank, and that’s Congresswoman Sheila McCormick, who fought the good fight (so) that Buju Banton could be here today,” the singer said.
“I want you to remember her when you go out to support. Please remember those who fought for us. We must fight for them.”
Cherfilus-McCormick posted a video of his remarks on Instagram with photos of the two embracing.
“This endorsement is about more than politics. It’s about community and protecting Black representation and our hard-fought progress,” Cherfilus-McCormick said in a news release.
She said it is “deeply meaningful” to have her work for Caribbean communities recognized by Buju Banton.
Buju Banton is known as one of the greatest dancehall artists in Jamaican history, with songs including “Wanna Be Loved” and “Murderer,” as well as the controversial hit “Boom Bye Bye.”
He is also known for racking up a 10-year prison sentence in the U.S. in 2011. He was released after seven years when one charge was dropped, but served for conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute after evidence of him brokering a cocaine deal in Florida was revealed.
Buju Banton was received with open arms in Jamaica upon his release from prison in 2018.
