Buju Banton pleaded not guilty to drugs charges in Florida last week. As previously reported, the Jamaican reggae star was arrested at his home in Tamarac on 10 Dec on suspicion of attempting to buy five kilos of cocaine, which police claim he intended to re-sell.

He'd certainly struggle to claim that amount was for personal use. If convicted of intent to deal the drug, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

He has been in prison since his arrest, choosing not to seek bail as he would simply be handed over to and held by immigration officials if it was granted. He is expected to still be in there on 31 Jan and so will miss the Grammy Awards ceremony, where his latest LP, 'Rasta Got Soul', is nominated in the Best Reggae Album category.