Rude Boys: Reggae Stars in Trouble

Vybz Kartel is just the latest reggae star with legal issues

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Buju Banton - The controversial reggae legend started his career as a childhood deejay in Kingston, Jamaica.(Photo: Linda Nylind/Redferns)
Beenie Man - A Jamaican judge issued an arrest warrant for Beenie Man in 2007 when the "Girls Dem Suga" star failed to show up in court to present his plan for paying $415,000 in unpaid taxes and $246,000 in penalties. (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)/content/dam/betcom/images/2011/09/Music-09.01-09.15/090211-music-mavado-we-the-best.jpg

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Rude Boys: Reggae Stars in Trouble - The classic Jamaican indie film The Harder They Come portrayed a rising music star, played by Jimmy Cliff, who was on the run from the law — when he wasn't busting shots at them. Unfortunately, the movie wasn't just a movie; reggae has a long history of legal troubles. Just ask Vybz Kartel: The dancehall star was recently charged with his second murder charge this month. Read on for a look at other reggae artists who've ended up on the wrong side of the law.

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