Buju Banton and the Myrie family are mourning the passing of the singer’s son, Miles Myrie, who died in the United States.
Miles’ older brother, reggae singer Jahazeil Myrie, confirmed his passing in a post on his Instagram Story on Monday (April 1). Jahazeil shared a image of himself and Miles in happier times with a heartbroken emoji. The vocalist used Popcaan’s song “Only Jah Know,” produced by NotNice, as the soundtrack for the post. He also didn’t share any information surrounding the cause of death.
Buju Banton has remained silent about his son’s demise, and the rest of the Myrie siblings have also not yet made any public statement. Reports told Urban Islandz on Tuesday that Miles was living in the United States at the time of his death, and he was age 20. Our sources also dispelled false rumors surfacing online about Miles’ death, with some fans commenting about him being killed by a man aligned with a certain group of people.
On the other hand, Buju Banton supporters have been sending him positive comments as news of his son’s passing circulated. “Condolence to you and your family Gargamel I know this is a difficult time for you guys sending you love and light and upliftment,” one fan wrote. Another questioned, “Is the news about your son’s death true, if so condolence.”
Buju Banton reportedly has 17 children from many different connections. The reggae vocalist served a 10-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking and was deported to Jamaica following his release from the McRae Correctional Institution on December 7, 2018.
