Dancehall / Reggae icon Buju Banton is now a free man as he was released from a long prison bid of seven years. The government of Jamaica is conflicted about the situation as they want to celebrate one of the island’s biggest musical stars return home, but also not promote that he is a convicted felon.

There’s no getting over the fact that he was convicted, but Buju was loved long before he was convicted and he will be loved just the same, even if he comes home in handcuffs. Minister of National Security Horace Chang

A prison officer said that Buju Banton will be released from the McRae Correctional institution "at some point today".https://t.co/ttH27IMeHv pic.twitter.com/LN0CSv1rRE — Jamaica Star (@jamaicastar) December 7, 2018

'Man is a king': controversial star Buju Banton comes home to Jamaica https://t.co/VV1Q1JmYsl — The Guardian (@guardian) December 7, 2018

Police officers line the arrival area at the Norman Manley International Airport after the aircraft believed to be carrying #BujuBanton landed. pic.twitter.com/Ygil5dEXFx — Livern Barrett (@LivernBarrett) December 8, 2018

Also known as Gargamel, this legendary artist rose in the 90’s to fame with classic songs that inspired a generation of fans and artists. In 1992, he overtook Bob Marley’s record for No 1 singles in Jamaica and signed with Mercury Records.

VIDEO: Red Hills Road welcoming the return of Buju Banton https://t.co/BD10LXHL0k pic.twitter.com/sNjshcGKrS — Loop Jamaica (@LoopJamaica) December 7, 2018

What a sigh or relief!! We have waited so long to able to say that Buju is Free!!! Amen!!! Thanks be to God for his safe return!! #BujuReturns pic.twitter.com/6EtAN8Vmox — Buju Fans (@BujuFans) December 8, 2018