Busta Rhymes - In The Ghetto ft. Rick James

Music video by Busta Rhymes performing In The Ghetto. (C) 2006

[@MJBRidge]

One of Busta's most under-appreciated songs.

[@lstoryrecords_]

100%

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

It's my favourite one of his.

[@rogerstalder7184]

I love the smoth Beat and Bustas still fast but calm Rapping here. very cool Track indeed.

[@Gh0stH0stTwenty2-2s]

His whole catalog is under appreciated.

[@bikelifeyaga7712]

One of the most under rated comments 💯

[@aviralbhatt1664]

"If you ain't from the ghetto don't come to the fucking ghetto" 🔥

[@DaffyDuck007]

This album should have gone at least 2x platinum. It's a classic that will be remembered more and more as time passes.

[@briancromartie3149]

The Big Bang

[@Godspeedysick]

One of his top 3 albums.

[@naomileflore8918]

I AGREE 💯💯💯💯💯❤❤❤❤❤

[@Greenz1100]

This song hits different today. RIP to the King Rick James, so underated. The King of funk...

[@radovanpaun0v1c82]

cocaine is a hell of a drug xD RIP King

[@sabzarsa7719]

P

[@ShelbySmith-sv3fb]

He did

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

​@@radovanpaun0v1c82😂😂😂

[@ougreenoured]

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[@Sigmattic1914]

Who bumpin' this in 2020???? 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@Nette_living]

me ;-0

[@temekabradley2550]

Me this is my favorite 😍 💕 song. I'm still rocking this song in 2020

[@coreysmalls4259]

Facts..still one of my favorite "start my day off" songs

[@-sabrinaferreira2066]

Me ❤️😍

[@MsCaramelbrn]

I am this will always be lit real talk

[@mikeperry7335]

Rick was spittin some shit man

[@mhuuudhaarrarhhhmmmez4829]

😂 u know that!!

[@timestampthot]

I’m a HUUUUUUUGE fan of Rick James’ music and I remember hearing this for the first as a kid and thinking 🔥🔥, but visiting it again today in 2022, WOW! Such an underrated track! 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chriswilson9236]

That Tattoo is dope.

[@timestampthot]

@@chriswilson9236 mine? 😅

[@terrellshilo630]

Yes I think he was meaning your tat. I agree too. I think all of you is dope, that's all what I see in your tiny profile pic. I do love your beauty, gorgeous

[@timestampthot]

@@terrellshilo630 Thankyou so much ☺️

[@TheMrsSoto]

3:45 The best part of the video is having Rick James' daughter in it holding her father's classic album

[@starchild7820]

My granny got that album also

[@chowoods]

I remember when Rick dropped the original song and for Busta to do this is MAJOR. One of my favs

[@toolieredd5967]

Dis nigga got ah song wit Rick James... 1 word legend

[@Kitchywac]

85 South brought me back here. Used to knock this when it dropped ! Still Swamps

[@sunshine7422]

RIGHT

[@hollisgearring]

Hell yea 💯

[@RockNRollJeezus]

Word...just paused it before the whole story to reminisce before I go back and listen to it 🤣

[@TreyGoose]

On 106 and Park😭😭😭😭felt like we was just there

[@emmanuelferguson5604]

Me too i forgot about this song!!!

[@tyboogie2438]

This song still gives me the chills...powerful music right here ✊🏾

[@nishiaboo7583]

Same. Chills galore 😢

[@RastaSaiyaman]

What I love about this is that Busta not just points out how tough a ghetto can be but also all the positive things, the togetherness of the community. Chuck D. from Public Enemy once was asked about what he thought about what Hip-hop has become and he said "them Motherfuckers ain't got nothing to say." because Public Enemy was all about "there's something wrong here, now here's what we have to do to set things right." which is a very positive message. These days it's more about "Streetlife is so tough, step into my Lamborghini and I'll take you to my multimillion dollars mansion and I'll tell you all about it!" He's right about that, let's be honest.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Honestly I see the same shxx He talks about In My UK estate. Crack head mothers, Alcoholics, Drug addicts, Wimen getting pregnant on government welfare checks.

[@Yasmine91646]

This song made me cry. I grew up in the ghetto of South Central Los Angeles. My dad was murdered when I was 6 years old. When he died then that's when things went downhill: We ended up homeless on and off for years. My mom tried her best to care for me as a poor single mom living on Section 8. She passed away in 2017. She ended up in the hospital with so-called "lung cancer" (which I knew was BS so the doctors could have an excuse to give her chemotherapy so they can make money smh).. They did a biopsy on her lungs and then that's when she couldnt breathe anymore without an oxygen tank/machine. They ended up giving her morphine injection in hospital to kill her (typing this makes me cry) because her health just got worse and worse. She was on a feeding tube in the hospital and they just fed her Ensure which is full of sugar and other crap. I miss my mom and I cry almost everyday. Her death weighs heavy on my heart everyday. The ghetto is chaotic but it's home for me and home is where the heart is. Growing up in the ghetto has taught me a lot. You either let the pain and trauma of the ghetto make you or breaks you and it taught me a lot.

[@user-ew2pc4hi9d]

Much love keep going

[@aliaswizard6963]

Damn Bus did justice to this definitely one of the most polished sampled songs!

[@MrsIDontGivaDamn]

Indeed!

[@Slowbone52]

Word well said​@@MrsIDontGivaDamn

[@robertmikell2451]

85 South brought me BACK here!!!!!! Classic 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Getmoneygetmoney09]

Rick James had THAT VOICE THO!!

[@rosalynjordan7787]

Yes he did baby

[@aaronwright1003]

Cassandra white-Wright!

[@aaronwright1003]

Nikkole monroe wife eye wish dem da best?

[@martin21280]

I am Rick James bitch

[@dragonballa5083]

*GHEEEEEETO LIIIIIIiIiiiiIfe!!!!!!*

[@cromag89]

This song brings tears and joy to my eyes.

[@cmccants6042]

Shouldn't, its about awareness.

[@steveor2426]

I hear that bruh

[@cromag89]

@@cmccants6042 ....and awareness can do that if you look at it for what it is

[@cmccants6042]

Your right!@BIZERZ

[@cmccants6042]

I'm sorry misspelled @BIZERK

[@arvindkajla9851]

Love Busta Rhymes since the 90's and I can't believe I haven't heard of this song before. Damnnn...what a song! This track deserves equal appreciation to a still dre typa song..

[@Godspeedysick]

That entire album is a classic. The Big Bang.

[@kahonhalltv]

His flow is different. One of the best of all time 🏆🏆

[@arabellaaspen2713]

Busta Rhymes dun went in soo hard on this right here, Busta Rhymes is da GOAT! Im so glad he found a u t h e n t I c v i e w s to have his career take off

[@TrellsNTrells]

Weird Rick James”In the ghetto came in my head.” He was/is ahead of his time, this song HIT right now. tHEY really trying to put us all in the ghetto.

[@vernonwellingtonjr4682]

This song came to in my head when I was at work, I had to listen to it 😂😂

[@user-eq5kf3tc9h]

💯

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

The beat still goes soo hard. R.I.P. Rick James

[@classiql]

Can we talk about how OG blew the shit outta that horn 🎺

[@vj5225]

Busta came from the culture where lyrics flow with the beat. He chose Dr Dre to produce the grimy of the ghetto. Takes talent & lyrical skill to be on Dr Dre beats with Rick James singing the hook.

[@mackadeww]

Damn Rick James pipes ignorant! He could have sung Opera! His range was beautiful! RIP my brother there will never be another! Busta nice collaboration!!!!

[@larryhgardnergproductionsi8861]

Right ...That's Rick James ...you know the rest

[@DidDatCo]

how about if opera accepted intoxicated singers .... don't call it a comeback

[@germannexiarmy8925]

What it do

[@amandamolloy3453]

How's did rick James die ??

[@zaziorambero1179]

Why do opera when you are master of the funk?

[@briancromartie3149]

The Big Bang was such a amazing album. 2006. Dre & Busta worked magic on this project. In The Ghetto, Touch it, NY Shit, I love my Chick, Don't get carried away, Legend of The Fall offs.

[@ttopbugatti9430]

Still here 2024 anyone? 🙋🏾‍♀️🙌🏾🫶🏾

[@cupofjavaproductions3138]

👍🏿

[@aterondennis184]

I'm here August 16 2024

[@cupofjavaproductions3138]

@@aterondennis184 👍🏿

[@jamesmoore339]

Absolutely 💯

[@ttopbugatti9430]

@@jamesmoore339 did you see him on the show called the View? Epic asf

[@indigoearthangel888]

I'm listening to the original by Rick James on vinyl now!

[@geronimoperryii5652]

I miss my boy Rick James

[@oh10brwngrl]

Classic!!!!

[@angelamitchell9768]

Always A Busta Fan!!! Seeing Busta on 85 South brought me here Today 💓

[@babygfeva]

For all my homies in quarantine. This is what ghetto life is like... 🔥 still love this all these years later.

[@christopherjones512]

Period

[@Jess7137]

Busta on the 85 South Show brought me back here. 👊🏿

[@Cameraboy12144]

This beat is perfect.

[@ozzie241]

been trough the storm is also a track like this

[@shippai_2144]

WORKAHOPOLLIS

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

Who sings it?

[@Next-xm2dh]

BR

[@Next-xm2dh]

BR

[@Fabio035]

01:55 Water on the cereal; doesn't get more ghetto than that! - Hey hey hey hey ... WHAT are you doing? - I'm throwing this away, we ain't got no milk. - Better put some water on that damn shit!

[@user-gx5hf2fn9j]

😂😂😂😂

[@Diz_27]

Did people actually do that? 🤔🤣

[@darrellthomas3255]

These guys didn't need Auto-Tune on the hold track. They allowed their talent to represent the track.

[@hopeburks8940]

Rick James R.I.P.

[@kgthoughts]

one of the best music videos I've ever seen....they really captured the ghetto life in a nuanced way and none of it was forced

[@bossman7702]

Busta I have been listening to your music I was 10, now I'm 37 and still loving your lyrics and beats. Keep it up bro👊

[@samashogun6857]

I just love Rick James sample on this beat 🔥🔥🔥

[@sofrshsocln4]

That was original he collabbed just before his death

[@terrygyimah1956]

This song just hits us deep...well hits me deep because of its message especially if y'all either from the ghetto or sympathize with the ghetto

[@Bleek17Six]

" If You Ain't From The Ghetto, Don't Come To The Fucking Ghetto " - Treach Real shit ....Bronx New York Was Shaken ? Hoods all over was shaken ? Keep it gully 1 Love Y'all ❤️✌🏽

[@wtfjusthappened5181]

Fuck you

[@Ayplus]

Classic Album Busta is an underrated legend. He had Stevie Wonder and Rick James on the same album

[@toobadd2802]

This is nice, this is the first time I ever heard this song by Rick James and Busta Rhymes. I heard the original before by Rick James! It's sad that black music doesn't get airplay!

[@harvichsambo3331]

Tears to this joint!! Real talk! (Lil ghetto boy all grown up now!)

[@timothybarend882]

amazing tribute, flipmode. Ghetto life the first song i learned to play on my guitar

[@ro2466]

Busta has always been relevant for everyone and everything. What a legendary music maker, he has been making bangers since I can remember , consistently.... Top 5 Easy.

[@ttopbugatti9430]

2/23/19 baybee.. R.I.P. to Rick and Precious, Ti’s sister

[@StyleoftheTiger100]

For The People! Never forget that!...You are never above the people that made You!! RESPECTFULLY KEE!❤❤❤

[@nallymo922]

He always does awesome shoutouts/tributes to pay homage through his music videos

[@boikanyomahasha7742]

Song deserves a Grammy

[@RaiderDisco]

I am absolutely blown away with this Busta/Rick James remix!

[@itisimatadvc]

Dat saxophonist is on point 👍👍

[@skylarkprowrestler]

I love it, I can actually feel the shit

[@ChrysX177]

This is the shit! It should be a classic, I mean Rick James?! Yessssssss

[@lonniebrunson401]

Christina Collier good morning sexy. .

[@bobbyhamilton8669]

Christina Collier It iza Classic😎✊😊

[@stennaymezmboumbadjiembi6516]

Christina Collier of course!

[@michaelfernandez8050]

Christina Collier

[@leerobinson325]

You stupid b**** it is a classic

[@alfeathea]

There's nothin' like having pride in both you and your 'hood, ghetto or not. Props to Busta, and R.I.P Rick James. They're both funky enough to share it with the rest of us.

[@cocoafemme47]

3/14/2020: I thank the comment from another thread, that mentioned this song. I was a child of the '70s, grew up in Jamaica and the only song I remember from Rick James is "Super Freak." Oh, and "Ebony Eyes" that he sang with Smokey Robinson. This song is.....a REAL history lesson!!!

[@lisanokes1446]

Chopping it up. Choppiness going on. This is the jam of all time. One of busta rhyme's best rap quality genius.

[@rhiarnamorrison6425]

This is the hood anthem🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mrkeitt]

Underrated song and underrated album. Busta gotta nice catalog overall. This shit is pure 🔥🔥

[@Godspeedysick]

All his albums hits so differently.

[@musskeeterbump]

Man RIP Rick James , thanks for blessin this track ,

[@brokaliv.eggies1700]

He's blessed this track no matter who u thought he was, why? CUZ HE'S RICK JAMES! BITCH!

[@meggys222]

The beat was ahead of its time

[@marcfloyd3365]

R.I.P. Rick James

[@dragonknightofamiraka3636]

Rick sang his ass off!

[@darrellziggler49]

This song still sounds great it is hitting Rick James is hitting the notes high and low it is a shame that people didn't have more respect for his talent as a musician and as a singer

[@77monda]

Every time Rick says "big fun" I think of Claire yelling at Vanessa.

[@med3032]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@terrili964]

Yesss🤣🤣

[@allsolidarity5622]

Thats prob where she got it from😂😂😂

[@med3032]

The "big fun" with "the wretched"...🤣🤣🤣

[@stevenharrison2358]

IDK why..but That's my FAVORITE part...and that's on god!🤷🏾‍♂️🤔💯

[@sonyaturnerhaynes9481]

my dad knows rick James for real. we love rick James. he could blow. rip rick James. like your rap busta rhymes.

[@skaterb8979]

I’m in 2019-2020 bumpin this still

[@maderianjohnson7856]

Awesome! Busta Rhymes, paying tribute to: FUNK legend, Rick James, song Entitled: Ghetto Life, off the album: Street Song, released in 1981! (He did this song justice, he also added & put his own spin to it)!!!

[@Keaks_]

Busta does not even need a beat his voice is crazy on it’s own.

[@𝔻𝕛𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕠_𝕗𝕒𝕙𝕚93𝕫]

Who banging in 2019 ? Buss Buss 🔥

[@6SE1SD9]

Jan 2020

[@mjjohnson5904]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE JOINTS..............

[@northwestkidmarc]

This song is so amazing and with that Rick James sample this a classic busta a legend fr he murdered this 😮🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯

[@soundwave6218]

Have a Safe Peaceful night y'all ❤️🖤💚 be cool and continue to increase the Peace...🙋🏾‍♀️ Busta Rhymes....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@felishasmalls7661]

Who here 2019?... 🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️😁😁😁💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️

[@jasonsharratt2261]

Fresh from 236 BC too here 2019 x straight on to 4012... Drop you line 2020.the big two zeros double........laurghs

[@redalert2291]

Felisha Smalls right here main

[@zuelaforce9741]

How did I just come across this track. 2009, really? Song is so hard and still relevant today

[@markmnorcal]

Rick get paid, to make that booty shake.

[@ENZEEVIDS]

moi

[@retselisitsoebautloane8682]

"Busta Rhymes"..the best for sure!!!

[@timothyroyes4400]

Rick was a king for real

[@LordPowerful7]

Who bumpin' this in 2021???? 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@ilovetrip92]

Busta sent a good message...powerful song...Rick James killed it...rip !

[@JT9K]

'I was young and craayyyzeeEE!' People be clowing him but Rick James really could sing tho. 'Gheeeto Liiiiiiuuff!'

[@JarvisDervin-gy8xe]

This song is fire 🔥 this one of best collaboration since Eric sermon and Marvin Gaye he should have got a Grammy or something for this song ❤🎉

[@msdatcher9219]

I agree was great singer Rick James love this collaboration!!!! 🎶Love the beat! 🎶

[@ShawnTuckertheShoninzo]

That saxophone...

[@deniskostic1502]

For me Rick was something from a God , I like how B.RYMES EXPRESS HIMSELF BUT ITS EASY TO MAKE A TEXT BUT MUSIC AND VOICE IS SOMETHING ELSE.

[@austintroy3009]

85 south show brought me BACK to this gem 💎

[@a-1430]

Damnn this first time i heard this song. This hard and straight true. NFC FOR LIVE ✌️✌️✌️

[@DJCUBANKING1]

words can not describe what this song means to me, that is how much i love this song!!! good looking out, Buss A Buss

[@jeremyfolkes7623]

Big up Busta buss one of the greatest 👊

[@owl1873]

I live in the valley below, and I'm not surprised about the ghetto investment up there. I guess I won't be camping up there. Thanks for the post.

[@c-wilvideos8639]

85 south made niggas remember again. Cant wait for the new album big ups to a real one in 2020! Busta BUST!

[@fred1984tx]

2020 "in the Ghetto, 3:28 where you find beautiful women and rugrats, some of the most powerful people I luv dat"

[@peacebestill7665]

Clearly one of the hardest samples I heard an artist do justice on... Tough!

[@danielallyway]

A pure original.

[@armandovillacis3493]

You can feel the pain and soul on the part where the horns start playing. Rep ya ghetto!

[@arethawright6019]

My 2 favorite legends. This song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.2019

[@Acin101]

This is song is so powerful. Sad that songs like this songs like this don't get popular air play.

[@kairoofficial5722]

9 months and I'm still mesmerised by the 2 features that Busta has acquired, how does he mellow with these iconic legends, those background voices are superfitting with this song and vibe, I love this.

[@latanyapinkney2555]

Skinbone brought me back here! Real classic RIP Rick James 😢

[@ParisRoller11]

This is is a power cut!

[@darrellziggler49]

100% correct this is a powerful cut absolutely 100% true Rick James is ice cold his voice is absolutely superb

[@dbrown3169]

Heard the original on the bus on my way to court had me all in my head fast forward years later got out and heard this and had it on repeat instant classic 👌

[@wise2583]

Looked at the Rick James doc and realized he's underrated and on "HUSTLE " alone Busta has to be the "Godfather" of hip-hop music

[@damionhines7605]

Just rewatched the episode for the third time and definitely came right back to this video