He didn’t love it. Rapper Busta Rhymes (nee Trevor George Smith Jr., ) clapped back at a troll during a recent event — and it was all caught on camera. The “I Love It” rapper, 53, appeared at Art ...

What sparked Busta Rhymes’ viral outburst at Art Basel? *It was supposed to be just another flashy night at Art Basel in Miami Beach—until Busta Rhymes became the unwilling star of a viral spectacle.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Busta Rhymes shut down a viral prank at Art Basel after a TikToker tried to joke by calling him Tracy Morgan. The rapper, who was taking a moment to pose for fans, didn’t hold back when he realized ...

The Black Promoters Collective and DJ Cassidy will bring the maestro’s "Pass The Mic Live!" to the Kia Forum on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026, for a one-time-only all-star celebration ...

Busta Rhymes has opened up about a deep sadness he was dealing with during the coronavirus pandemic — and how he eventually got over it. In a new conversation with Hot 97's Nessa, the legendary rapper ...

Busta Rhymes remembers D’Angelo as a “godsend” on a new tribute track “Magic” that finds the MC rapping over the late R&B legend’s classic Voodoo track “One Mo’Gin.” “Magic” opens with Busta’s potent ...

Busta Rhymes hit the stage with a slew of surprise guests before he was honored at the VMAs. On Sunday night, September 7, the veteran rapper-actor became the first-ever recipient of the Rock the ...

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards was a night filled with luxe fashions, high-energy performances, viral moments and most of all, a unified love for music. The night, however, placed a major focus on ...

We often talk about giving people their flowers while they are still alive to smell them, but during the 2025 VMAs, Busta Rhymes reminded us how important it is give them their flowers even after they ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Hip-hop icon, rapper and actor Busta Rhymes, whom MTV has called “one of hip-hop’s greatest visual artists”, will receive the inaugural MTV VMA, Rock the Bells Visionary Award. The award, ...