10 Things Busta Rhymes Can't Live Without | GQ

There are a few things Busta Rhymes can't live without when he hits the road. From his jewelry and cigars to his MCM bags and iPhone, these are Busta Rhymes' travel essentials.
Busta Rhymes released his first solo album in 11 years, 'Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God' on October 30th.
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10 Things Busta Rhymes Can't Live Without | GQ

[@AshlaxS]

“I think I look good in jewelry but I think I look better without it”... “I’m a handsome motherfcker”... total vibe!

[@kosisnr]

Atleast write the quote verbatim

[@Swa1nTrain]

@@kosisnr the fact that he requoted Busta was fire

[@dolce9401]

Cringe

[@zhenjiang4816]

Busta Rhymes originally did this interview in 15 seconds, but they asked him to slow down.

[@xx.tanaya]

Hella mood😂

[@sicpicii3392]

This man is missing out on millions with voice acting

[@gocpng4699]

Him As Darkseid Or A Lincoln Commercial Would Be Wild!!

[@5tup3ndou5]

He played Reptar in the Rugrats movie back then

[@SAM-zn3ct]

deadass Busta should play Bowser in the Mario movie that is being made

[@oftenbanned]

I think he voiced Mactastic on The Boondocks.

[@robertgriffin5703]

@@5tup3ndou5 yup

[@chilledmonkey4667]

Built like a boxer, voice of a villain, kindest person alive

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

Lol he too big to be a boxer.

[@brick532]

@@mvrdamonxy7942 there are boxers and martial artists bigger than him. Matter of fact there will be a heavy weight boxing match between Eddie hall (362 pounds 6ft 3) and hafthor bjornsson (452 pounds 6 ft 9 ) imao

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@@brick532 they're strongman actual trained boxers aren't usually this big Mike tyson wasn't even this big.

[@brick532]

@@mvrdamonxy7942 true, but the mean in general there are heavy weight bouts once in a while that big. But the average heavyweights are about busta rhythms size

[@Mathiu_Truhile]

Nicely said.

[@fraudulentyen]

Dude sounds like a super villain.

[@innertamement]

lmao dead on, he got the build for it too

Reminds me of his song, “Twerk it”. With Drake’s baby momma.

[@jd5726]

Yeah, but he's so nice 😂

[@chriscarter8228]

😂😂😂

[@Sitzkrieg]

Hes the dragon

[@NAIRxtc]

his essentials tell u he's a man of culture

[@crdays947]

what essentials tell you that?

[@austindorf83]

@@crdays947 Cigars? Often associated with cultured men of class. iPod? The man appreciates art and needs to have access to it at all times. Anyone who is that passionate about music is going to have it on his person constantly.

[@RTMcFly-ni4qy]

@@austindorf83 bro, those essentials are for 80 year old uncles and teenage girls.

[@austindorf83]

@@RTMcFly-ni4qy I’m 37 years old and often indulge in cigar smoking and drinking fine bourbon. While listening to one of thousands of songs I have on my iPod. I am neither a teenage girl nor an 80 year old. What sayest thou?

[@RTMcFly-ni4qy]

@@austindorf83 cool, youre a 37 year who smokes cigars, like an 80- year ol uncle, and who has an ipod attached to his hip like a teenage girl, how does that make you cultured? And saying "thou" doesnt make you cultured, just makes you look like the geek you are.

[@AzamatoTheGreat]

Busta Rhymes is so cool.

[@avonbakarsdale]

🤣🤣

[@qasimqadir3660]

Yerrrrr

[@absol8126]

Kind of a weird comment but I agree

[@typrod6589]

Watch the nardwuar interview and see if that still holds up

[@AzamatoTheGreat]

@@typrod6589 why what happened

[@oldboyneverrichagain1113]

his voice is like the one you would imagine Mike Tyson to have

[@Blacgodspirit]

Being crooked and odd makes mike tyson MIKE THYSUN

[@raine7828]

I busted out laughing when I realized what Mike really sounds like 🤣

[@ms.payton1458]

Hahaha right!

[@Shootafromdat65]

@VICARIOUSLYVIBEDOUTVIDEO CREATOR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that lisp sad

[@alanaterrel9914]

Yessss

[@MTNorville]

How is Busta Rhymes gonna be the most relatable person on this series?

[@jsra09]

Cause it's literally everyday things not no Gucci or LV belts or some other accessories nobody needs

[@dreascornelias7021]

@@jsra09 right like everyone no matter class can enjoy the things busta stated

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

I don’t find that strange

[@guddy9047]

@@jsra09 facts!

[@lcvatv123]

Until you watch the one with Anthony Mackey where he pulls out a fully cracked iPhone.

[@sokka47]

He really wanna look good consciously. I get the feeling that he knows he came a long way and haven't lost himself yet....

[@raggedyhaggity250]

and we respecc that!!

[@bigwords9003]

I would listen to a busta rhymes podcast. Hosted by him

[@franciscomarcano7888]

🔥

[@anthonycarranza4493]

Busta Rhymes and Anthony Mackie is an unlikely pair but should team up and talk about their love for cigars.

[@ms.payton1458]

That'll be dope! I would tune in

[@travisfreeman3353]

Busta Rhymes is one of the greatest underrated hip-hop artists/lyricist ever!!! He was so animated in his early career people really didn't listen to his rhymes but if you really listen he's an incredible lyricist......He's a walking talking living legend !!

[@LeGabruRJN]

He came up in a time with other amazing artist who were even greater than him sadly got caught in their shadows but yes amazingly underrated i think

[@thefeetstation8360]

He's not underrated. Almost everyone knows who he is. You say that like he's never been appreciated for his contributions..

[@travisfreeman3353]

@@thefeetstation8360 Thanks for replying...

[@llightskinned]

I think this is legitimately the first time I’ve seen busta rhymes in an interview

[@Mrskmdumas12]

You should watch the interview with he and Van Jones.

[@user-kpkxgtj]

I second the recommendation to watch the Van Jones interview. 😊

[@cynomyS]

Y’all should check out the Space Ghost episode “Flipmode” featuring him

[@CourtneyJasmine07062]

He was great on the 85 South Show Podcast. Check him out on Drink Champs Podcast with Nore on revolt.

[@user-kpkxgtj]

@@CourtneyJasmine07062 that one was good too 👍

[@The.Sasha.Shaina]

I met Busta in ATL when I was like 7 years old. Still remember it like it was yesterday. He still had his locs. He had on some jeans, boots and a wife beater. So humble. Pure greatness. 💟💯🧄🧿

[@ignaciobogado1372]

A wife what

[@writehse]

@@ignaciobogado1372 wife beater, pretty much a white tank top

[@PLAYAWORLDRecords]

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[@amanjamestech]

What is wife beater

[@BnaBreaker]

That escalated quickly... mints... lip balm... MASSIVE DIAMONDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lapoklapokan4512]

Mannnn i suddenly remember his verse on look at me now

[@vevp8287]

Great verse, but his new album is 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@paindavisva9967]

@@vevp8287 agreed. Album is pure hip-hop

[@johnjohnson9431]

Ayo, Breezy Let me show you how to keep the dice rollin' When you're doin' that thing over there, homie

[@SheisB515]

I'll never forget seeing him on stage at Summer Jam..his energy is crazyyyy he had everyone out their seats!!!

[@budstermcgreen6360]

Still jamming Busta on my old Tribe called Quest cd! His older stuff is still my favorite of all his jams! ✌️

[@tonkachonka3116]

I agree, extinction level event, I know every song. Busta’s verse is my fave btw with TCQ

[@KhalisahCara]

We all kno what Busta CAN live without ... Oxygen during his raps 🌬🥵😂

[@808mvrz]

YO you so pretty tho ngl

[@KhalisahCara]

@@808mvrz Wow 😳 I highly appreciate it, thx 🙏😭

[@youngmg6486]

😂😀😂

[@KhalisahCara]

@Peter September yktfv 🤩

[@joanas4335]

Nice one🙃🙌

[@SpartanHighKing14]

He is more gangsta than any of these wannabe thug-rappers today, and he's not even trying. Also why is he not a voice actor? He's got the voice of a super-villain.

[@etalks52]

Dudes no gangsta

[@reeik9000]

Dont like the term gangsta cuz it runs the world but yeah, I agree with you...

[@IMakeInternetToughGuysCry]

He did some voice acting on the boondocks I believe

[@Nrod1332]

We have no real rappers nowadays and Busta isn't a gangster kid

[@jesseturner4607]

@@etalks52 what u kno about busta? Nothing

[@mikejacks582]

Man busta brought the heat with this new album if u ain't heard it instant classic

[@mikhelBrown]

ELE 2 is easily the Best Rap Album of 2020

[@joeyculley2256]

He's a solid dude. Always had respect for this man.

[@cable2590]

Busta should do some voice acting with a voice that smooth and deep

[@macewbee]

Agreed

[@ColbyBumington]

Yeah I heard he’s a rapper!

[@ThatOneGuy-re6vl]

The fact that he still has an ipod touch... he's the coolest dude

[@shauncameron8390]

Agreed.

[@lamb4life327]

This got me so nervous , I'm anxiously moisturizing my lips.

[@cherrycola6612]

I’m the reason tictacs is sold out

[@yolandasolomon2366]

😂

[@alec187]

These actually are essentials tho

[@sapanda5968]

It's like he is dropping bars as he speaks lol. He can be a good actor, his voice is dope

[@raggedyhaggity250]

😂 😂 😂 "the jewellery just adds a cascade dishwasher liquid sparkle ✨" -busta rhymes 2020

[@regretthebroken]

How can this dude live without a DVD copy of Halloween:Resurrection? He gave the single best performance and one-liner of all time

[@iPartyHardcore]

Because he got it on iTunes?

[@indigoldbeatz2971]

Fave line of all time: "And may you never, ever rest in peace!"

[@paxy_ios]

“Fly grown man shit doe” shit had me weak 😂💀

[@MSabualWhatIF]

Busta rhymes sounds like waking up all the time every day.

[@tylersmith9868]

Wtf does this mean

[@P.M_M]

@@tylersmith9868 When ya wake up, ur voice always raspy and husky. Pretty much a universal thing, busta's voice seems to be in that state perpetually.

[@younggodicarus]

@@tylersmith9868 are you a guy?

[@whatsup4616]

Busta is the man! I saw him in concert twice and he knows how to rap and throw a party. I even drink Courvoisier XO because of him. Stay cool Busta 👊🏾

[@owens.]

Busts is literally the friendly Thanos of Hip-Hop.

[@tacktackk3210]

The stones around his neck are crazy

[@valputnal9156]

Busta rhymes sounds like waking up all the time every day.

[@footofblut981]

Busta “watch out how your breath smells” Rhymes

[@cindylouwhoo91]

He’s the voice of my teenage and early adulthood. Definitely one of the greats. 💜

[@stephenbonshire5678]

The Myth, The Legend, The Hip Hop, On Top, No Flop, Non Stop Rhyming Master without Disaster!!!! God Bless🤙🇺🇸🙏

[@rrmond]

Old Head Busts looks like a combination of Tracy Morgan and Ja Rule.

[@MalASMR]

E x a c t l y lmao. Thats too funny.

[@ib5131]

That's an odd angle & combination and it makes total sense to me.

[@darkandchinesejonhui]

Haha I can't stop giggling

[@darkandchinesejonhui]

Would somebody please call Ja?

[@TheNappyroootz]

Legend

[@jakiyoshm]

Man Busta is truly one of the greatest of all time

[@jashuup3765]

The harddrive was pretty smart

[@EarthEnigma]

I'm in love with everything about him. Including his zodiac. Cadence ,voice omg

[@KombatW0mbat]

The confidence this man has is palpable

[@patiencevirtue_]

I’m here for his voice and his laugh 😎

[@qtip8907]

Salute to Busta Rhymes! I'm feeling him on the cigar...Real grown man ish

[@shamlove788]

This man is intimidating and admirable at the same time

[@gmarcustv208]

I still rock with iPods. Hard drives are definitely needed.

[@chiamakanze176]

Yo, his nails look really good and clean and neat👀👍🏾

[@iPartyHardcore]

Cleanliness is next to godliness. Busta read all the religious books. Little known fact.

[@chiamakanze176]

@@iPartyHardcore well I’m here for it! 👍🏾

[@ozkan576]

@@iPartyHardcore He's muslim, right?

[@ITSMRZFG]

As they should be it’s etiquette

[@victoriayates8765]

He's clean !!

[@jeremy8189]

I have so much respect for Busta and have for a long time. You can never know how you'd get on with someone irl, especially when they're a celebrity. But he seems so relatable and easy to get along with.

[@nastynate838]

the entire album is pure gold!!!!Busta is a national treasure

[@alecsince87]

love that his vaseline is like 2/3 empty you know he uses it

[@reelfly]

Busta's voice is amazing!

[@FreeGFredonkal]

Bruh his voice is so cool 😂

[@romarisrogers8005]

Busta shouldn't had lived without his dreadlocks...they were fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@provenfps9186]

I wanna hear busta rhymes and Joey Diaz have a conversation.

[@bluu_ice6554]

Might as well throw in Jadakiss too

[@Sitzkrieg]

and morgan freeman

[@pinktacoofdoom440]

And Corpse Husband.

[@bluu_ice6554]

@@pinktacoofdoom440 who?

[@pinktacoofdoom440]

@@bluu_ice6554 He's a KZbinr with a really deep voice... he reads creepy stories and just started gaming with some of the more popular KZbinrs and he has a music channel called CORPSE... Busta's voice is a just bit deeper than his.

[@willp4680]

"I hate stinky breath, but also smoke a bunch of cigars"

[@Newtmagazine]

Busta bringing hip hop back with ELE2

[@CHICAGOWIND1981]

The hardest hip hop album that I ever in a looooooong time🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@moncicka7]

Still humble. Love him!

[@HeartAche06]

*PROTECT BUSTA RHYMES AT ALL COSTS💯🌟*

[@geraldking9385]

Bro after that pop smoke interview on GQ I'm getting mad anxiety, protect Busta at all costs! 🙏🏿

[@100tghost7]

0:26 I thought he was finna start spittin😭

[@tscott7483]

What he said about hard drives and his music was super interesting...takes you inside his mind a bit.

[@cherrycola6612]

Lmao every time he said “a nice LITTLE diamond” 🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@DavidDuketis]

"Fingers be touching everything, so use a cloth." *Touches cloth with fingers*

[@afridoma1166]

Don't touch your face directly with them fingers 👌🏾

[@hiphopjewels]

@@afridoma1166 Yup, plus the cloth absorbs sweat a lot better than bare hands. It’s a softer and fluffier handkerchief.

[@PLAYAWORLDRecords]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnbUaYWkisqeedk

[@dreascornelias7021]

I’m sure he uses hand sanitizer too probably just didn’t have room to mention it

[@michaeljay3044]

@@dreascornelias7021 I'm pretty sure everyone does these days especially

[@nosferatu_13]

A complete human being! A living ancestor! Mad love to The GAWD Busta... South Africa 🇿🇦 in the house.

[@connormorgan9435]

This is the most well thought out video I’ve seen, maybe ever “The next one relates to the previous one, that correlates with the one that preceded it”

[@donrome3835]

Busta is one of the most visual creative artists of our time

[@Retro78]

The epitome of a man with simple taste 🤣🤣👌🏽

[@deedee3614]

his voice is magical!!

[@maudominguez2183]

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again Busta got the coolest voice of any rapper

[@abdullah.7225]

Him and Q-Tip, crazy that a mentor and his protegé have the coolest and most unique voices in rap

[@nighthaze4313]

Busta Rhymes and Anthony Mackie is an unlikely pair but should team up and talk about their love for cigars.

[@nicholash8555]

The man is in a league of his own ,nuff love for the rhyme man

[@tonkachonka3116]

I saw you in Chicago, House of Blues years ago and it was confirmed that you’re the best. You will forever be my fave.

[@demishen1839]

I Just love Him 🔥🔥🔥😍🇯🇲

[@Anna-ls6vk]

I love this man lol good to see Busta on this💕

[@woin9361]

You do look great in jewelry! I love when men wear rings and I wish more guys would try it out; there’s just something distinctive about it

[@benjamintribe4652]

Busta Rhymes is mother****** legend!!!!✊🏾👊🏾💪🏾👍🏾🙏🏾💯

[@loveleighladey7945]

I'm in love with his voice

[@caraudiojoe3813]

This man is a class act! Love that dude!

[@michaelcastillo3231]

I respect this mans outlook on technology. He gets it. My dude has aged like a fine wine.

[@ericagrneyez1839]

This Man Right Here...I have ALWAYS cut for him...just a huge vault of personality..charm and nice smile (oh and those eyez..that stare)...bet he smells good too...BUT THAT LYRICAL TALENT IS OFF THE CHARTZ...a true MC..and guess what..I HAVE MY IPOD and a bad azz Playlist for when I ryde my motorcycle...

[@chezy415]

Classic voice... I got to meet him and he signed a poster in Berkeley on one of his album drops

[@flamez7507]

The Legend👑💯🔥

[@djunknownnyc]

That Breath thing .. always have mints on me when I was out doing the thing..its a must number 1. You don't know how many peeps I came across with horrible order of the mouth

[@claudiocosta1288]

Ive been waiting for this for soo long, bring busta to on the rocks as well

[@omd0]

I make sure everything remains raw, i makes sure everything remains raw ! 🕺🏾... love you buss ❤️

[@2kballerxz]

Busta Rhymes is one of my top greatest MC’s, Gotta Respect It.

[@tywanawhite73]

True Rap Legend..

[@anthonyfloyd8370]

My favorite rapper of all time! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lucagacy]

I'mma watch this video every morning so every day is blessed by Busta Rhymes

[@qkwasii6]

He should definitely do voice overs😅 for every super villain

[@lanndonnnn]

ever since he was on trippie's song all I get on KZbin is busta rhymes

[@ninimoore5595]

That voice~Busta Bust!

[@JayDee-du6gt]

Much love Sir since '91.

[@naturesown1807]

I would like to see him show more of his jewelry. He has some cool rings.

[@tiehan]

now that's some grown man essentials that's actually ESSENTIAL for a enjoyable lifestyle

[@1991awest]

Agree with the iPod thing. There’s something special about ownership and not just streaming something off your phone. Besides, it saves a lot of the phones battery when I’m not on Spotify all day. I still bump music and consistently add new music to my iPod classic.

[@HugoMadizon]

Busta Rhymes as Lex Luthor-- I need it. As a voice actor or as an actor either one!

[@nazzysosa2279]

He need to be a voice actor

[@warreng675]

Got you all in check

[@kocoaberry7041]

Thank you Busta Rhymes so much for doing this this was very entertaining. Beautiful man.

[@rowdychamp9263]

That hard drive! 💘