Banton later claimed the song was originally inspired by a local incident involving a pedophile, rather than a general attack on the LGBTQ+ community, though critics point out the lyrics do not reflect this distinction.
The song’s lyrics, which explicitly call for violence against gay men, have followed Buju Banton throughout his career. Buju Banton - Boom Boom (Gully Slime Riddim)
The term "batty boy" used in the song is a derogatory Jamaican slur for gay men. Banton later claimed the song was originally inspired
The Gully Slime Riddim , produced by Mark Pinnock for the Natural Bridge label in 2006 , is a legendary "juggling" riddim that featured stars like Tony Matterhorn, Mavado, and Lady Saw. The Gully Slime Riddim , produced by Mark
In 2007, Banton signed a pledge to stop performing homophobic songs. However, he faced continued criticism for allegedly performing the track again before officially removing it from his catalog in 2019. Gully Slime Riddim Driven [2006] (Natural Bridge)