Busta Rhymes Shares Untold Stories About Biggie, Jay-Z & Tupac, Origins of Speed Rapping | Ep 227

It doesn't get more legendary than this. On today's ALL THE SMOKE, the guys are joined by music icon, actor, producer, and one of the leaders of rap's 'golden age', Busta Rhymes, for a tell-all sit down about his life and career. Busta shares incredible untold Stories About Biggie, Jay-Z and Tupac, discusses the origins of speed rapping, reflects on his most iconic songs and details his health journey. Plus, working with Janet Jackson and Mariah Carrey.
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:56) - New Album 'Blockbusta'
(00:08:00) - Family Life, Evolution in the space
(00:20:38) - His Iconic Tempo, 'Speed Rap'
(00:28:45) - High School w/ Biggie, Jay-Z
(00:31:40) - High school rap battle vs. Jay-Z
(00:38:25) - State of Hip-Hop in 90s
(00:48:20) - A Tribe Called Quest
(01:00:30) - How He Got The Name 'Busta Rhymes"
(01:03:30) - First Solo Album
(01:10:10) - Being Featured On Others Record
(01:15:15) - Working w/ Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey
(01:26:15) - Break Ya Neck, Favorite producers
(01:30:40) - Look At Me Now, Iconic verse
(01:37:00) - Legendary Biggie Stories
(01:47:20) - Relationship W/ Tupac, Amazing Stories
(01:55:25) - East Coast vs. West Coast Beef
(01:59:40) - Physical & mental health journey
(02:08:00) - Higher Learning w/ Ice Cube
(02:14:30) - Finally being happy, sharing love
(02:19:30) - Quick Hitters
(02:37:20) - End
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(00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:56) - New Album 'Blockbusta' (00:08:00) - Family Life, Evolution in the space (00:20:38) - His Iconic Tempo, 'Speed Rap' (00:28:45) - High School w/ Biggie, Jay-Z (00:31:40) - High school rap battle vs. Jay-Z (00:38:25) - State of Hip-Hop in 90s (00:48:20) - A Tribe Called Quest (01:00:30) - How He Got The Name 'Busta Rhymes" (01:03:30) - First Solo Album (01:10:10) - Being Featured On Others Record (01:15:15) - Working w/ Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey (01:26:15) - Break Ya Neck, Favorite producers (01:30:40) - Look At Me Now, Iconic verse (01:37:00) - Legendary Biggie Stories (01:47:20) - Relationship W/ Tupac, Amazing Stories (01:55:25) - East Coast vs. West Coast Beef (01:59:40) - Physical & mental health journey (02:08:00) - Higher Learning w/ Ice Cube (02:14:30) - Finally being happy, sharing love (02:19:30) - Quick Hitters (02:37:20) - End

[@betogonzalez4310]

Where does he talk about Eminem

[@terrancehamilton6866]

@@betogonzalez4310around the 02:19:00 mark

[@Johnwilliams11047]

@@betogonzalez4310Quick hitters

[@sheltonjones4228]

❤❤❤❤

[@theressakimbrough2867]

​@@jant5127skip to the end and then press the replay...it usually play ad free after that.

[@nikkijohnson5249]

One thing I respect most about Busta is that he's VERY thorough. He's not gonna sugarcoat or leave anything out. I can hear him tell stories all day.

[@bennisford1712]

This is TRUE ‼️

[@IsoBreezo_]

Great episode.

[@thembg34]

Facts

[@ashead11]

Facts

[@synthmania7275]

Yup! High respect for Mr. Busta.

[@MeghanRyan-rm6gm]

I could listen to Busta tell stories for hours!!!

[@thembg34]

Same

[@davidcovington1046]

Same!

[@MrHaveNoWorries]

I swear

[@user-th1zk8bj1f]

Word...bust got stories for DAYZ

[@cactusjack2264]

Busta is like a Hip-Hop encyclopedia 📖💯

[@BRYxMONTANA]

Damnnn Imagine if that Elevator was still working when BIG pulled up sheesh i got goosebumps hearing “NAS, Method Man, Busta Rhymes and BIGGIE on a J DILLA BEAT”. Busta Said Nas and Meth waited to see what Big would say fist… Nuff said 🐐

[@JBGC916]

😢

[@aceboogie2021]

Ugh woulda been a classic

[@Miles_22Abstract]

Yeah I would’ve been super hype!!! Thankfully all of those artist did end up on a Dilla track later on down the road.

[@coreyc7547]

Detroit own J dilla legend

[@40TheFreshMan]

RIP j dilla

[@ThongNguyen-so5ut]

Much respect and love to the hosts for not interrupting the guest or cutting them off mid way like the other 99% interview shows out there! Yall did a great job on letting your guests dig deep into all the stories that we so desperately want to hear , straight from thr source! It gives so much context and insight on this hiphop culture we lived through and makes iit so much more meaningful and relateable from an artist to their fams. THANK YOU for making the show all about the guest! !!

[@Ryanc267]

I wish I could be like these dude and just listen. A+

[@tyronmcdaniel5372]

it's crazy to me how many podcasters still don't realize we aren't interested in hearing them cutting the guests off... like that should be common sense but it aint...

[@ThongNguyen-so5ut]

@@tyronmcdaniel5372 EXACTLY!!!!!!! 💪🔥💯

[@missayawk]

This interview would've been 4 hours if they were cutting him off. Much respect to Busta for the thorough stories and SUPER big ups to Matt and Stack for not interrupting making this one of their best interviews ever!!!

[@tyronmcdaniel5372]

@@missayawk lollll frfr...

[@jdmin21]

this is how hip-hop grows by embracing the OGs and letting them tell the history through their eyes. thanks ATS for this.And Big over a Dilla Dog beat - game over.

[@IveCeezaThe3rd]

Busta Rhymes is a legend in hip hop and story telling I’m gonna tap into all the rappers he mentioned this episode is the best one of 2024 in my opinion

[@bryantford8959]

Facts

[@thembg34]

Same

[@chrisrosadonyc]

busta is the definition of living legend

[@dtp0430]

Busta Rhymes need his own Netflix special. I can listen to him give gems all day. Appreciate this Podcast. Really help my mindset.

[@shawnsimpson1884]

By far one of the best interviews I seen this year. “ Let’s rep being smart again”. Dope interview !!

[@ElChorchis]

Shoutout to Busta for the incredible stories and historical insights that he had before fame and that he later created. Also, shoutout to All the Smoke for not interrupting Busta while he told his story. 💯

[@smileygrl808]

Never been a huge fan of busta rhymes music, always been into Jay Z, Nas, Tupac, but this interview made me a fan of him as a person.

[@EPIC1255]

Definitely a fire rapper bro definitely give him a listen fr

[@kimberlynash-williams6709]

I totally get that👍🏼

[@thebartertownconglomerate]

Papa San VS Lieutenant Stitchie gotta be one of the illest origin stories for a Hip Hop style ever fr .

[@MakaveliArmy]

Definitely. HipHop got influences from all other genres. People fail to realize that. HipHop is versatile

[@bennisford1712]

Facts💯

[@kamaalabstract]

EVER! I grew up on Papa San and I never knew his influence on Busta Rhymes

[@kiingphresh9328]

Come to think of it. Busta is probably the BEST overall artist 🤷🏾‍♂️. Presence, longevity, bars, hooks, hits, videos, LIVE PERFORMANCE, features

[@MrHood133]

I hear what you saying I truly do. But you wildin with this take my guy

[@kiingphresh9328]

@@MrHood133 ok 🙄who’s your best overall artist, chance the rapper?

[@mikhelBrown]

​@@kiingphresh9328 *'Don't listen to him, KING'.* Busta Rhymes is that ONE. 💯

[@kamaalabstract]

@@MrHood133busta is definitely a 🐐 in his own right. His influence on hip hop makes the whole genre what it is

[@nicholasbradley8868]

Bus in my top five. What a treat!

[@ThousandairesClub]

*Put Your Hands, Gimme Some More and Dangerous are the best music videos I've ever seen in my life 👍 nobody else ever came CLOSE to that level of artistic creativity. rather you place him Top 5 Rappers Ever or not, he is UNDEBATABLY NUMBER ONE UNO SINGULAR for music videos.*

[@isthatdave55]

Missy Elliot has to be in that top 3-5 as well, Fif somewhere there, and Nelly & Luda gotta be honorable mention's

[@TRENTBLOVE30]

The Biggie in the studio story, or not because of the stairs, plus the Tupac/Tribe insight is fascinating This is one of the best Smoke’s you’ve done fam; and thanks to Bus for taking us behind the curtain; man has a crazy memory and is a fascinating storyteller. Thanks fam!

[@tyronmcdaniel5372]

Mannn… this is masterful how Barnes & Stack literally sat there and listened… Ask a probing question and let Busta rock out! 99.9% of podcasters need to study this interview…

[@famusfornuthin4991]

"...Rawwwewwhhhrawwwwhhh like a dungeon dragon🐲🐉"... The rest is history

[@mauriceanderson5603]

Facts

[@dukestar4060]

After that verse he made you wanna here his next record just different 🔥

[@dredy2g]

Ooo wee Busta is long winded. This has to be one of All The Smoke best interviews. 🔥

[@isthatdave55]

My folks from the motherland gave me the love for Roots Reggae (Lucky Dube, Peter Tosh, Morgan Heritage, Bob Marley, etc), and the culture. One Love 💪🏿

[@brianbush2245]

Lets get this interview 1mil views. Worth the listen black man

[@TheOGYexperience]

Busta been that dude foreva such an intellectual and seeing his kids become great speaks even more volume!!! GREAT DADS STAND UP

[@bandsbusy3556]

Bust be spittin that Taurus talk.. My born day two days before his.. Everything he said resonated.. Lost cousins and aunts before but when my pops left us in 2021 it hit different and i didn't have enough time with him being that he was only 65 at the time .. Shout out to everybody on the panel

[@munneypte4511]

BlockBusta was aightt... might have to revisit it but Extinction Level Event 2 was 🔥 when it dropped..I still run that back on the playlist

[@henrydurand333]

THE LEGEND!!!

[@jerrygonzalez8169]

I love the way everyone let each other speak with no interruptions. Great interview!

[@jaypop7385]

These 2 hours went by so fast just listening to busta speak and tell these stories with his voice and just his raw enthusiasm to share it all!!! This was so 🔥🔥🔥 I just want more stories from him!!!

[@magicalpodium]

My legend. This guyyy hit me hooked on this art form - rap music. He is still hungry and his stage presence is unmatched. People also sleep on his relationship with Spliff for three decades.

[@michaelrafales2782]

Busta never gives a bad interview. But this one, this one night be his best one yet. Love hearing all the stories!!

[@romecatolico3549]

GREAT INTERVIEW MATT BARNES MY HERO 🦸‍♂️ AND STEPHEN JACKSON WITH THE GREAT NEW YORK 🗽🍕 RAPPER BUSTA RYMES

[@user-rk2hf1lh8n]

It feels so good Haring a black man talking about his children, and being so proud at the same time. That's a win for me, a very proud Father.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joeyinfinity920]

wow, this is 1 of my all time favorite hip hop interviews ever

[@justinscott8130]

100% my thoughts exactly

[@Degreciarigoberto]

Fax

[@chrisbirch7735]

Only word I got is straight dope!!! Awesome episode!!! Thank you!!!

[@sejiroagosa]

Always LOVED Busta’s Energy And Delivery…Tremendous Guest Fellas, This Was Needed!! BUSTA!!!!!

[@Ryanc267]

10/10 Couldn't get enough!

[@C_Los45]

Reggae being from Jamaica, which is neighbors next to all my Latin/indigenous countries, we all get along with each other as long as we respect. Not heavy racism, we can mess around with one another females, just have respect or we’ll kill you, simple. This American way of allowing disrespect for the past 300 years ain’t it. Laws that allow us to disrespect our people, but not defend, we’re gonna feel a type of way, however instinctively we all get along and music is a great communicator. Got to address the bigger issues now, thanks for the promo, all people but Latins especially coming up regardless💯💯

[@peligroy2k]

2:18:30 Eminem

[@KrazyMuzik901]

Thanks bro!

[@sumayaiyaloo2531]

Yo' came just for this, thanks

[@JakeNHale]

Thank you!

[@adamelhasnaoui7420]

Thanls bro❤

[@LiiTheG]

PHENOMENAL interview!!! Loved this dude since Scenario but this interview has made me find a a new fondness and respect for him. I can listen to him tell his stories all day! Top 5 interviews! Great job!

[@ovathere93]

Top 10 right here. Graduated HS in Brooklyn in 93. This hit home. Thx fellas

[@ljdoske2156]

2:18:30 Stack's face when Busta mentioned Eminem. That's a hater's face right there 😂

[@Frank-mt2hf]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Joseph_Martini]

Came here for this time stamp

[@BXPOSSETV]

When Busta talk i listen, best interview.

[@samueljones1288]

1:15:32 1:1 1:15:42 5:38

[@joelhenderson2837]

Wild Hot is the track he's talking about off the Rhyme and Reason soundtrack. Busta's verse on there... CRAZY!! That track is STILL 🔥🔥🔥 after all these years!

[@MACBTV]

Great interview!! Busta rhymes is a GOAT!

[@RelationshipRendezvouz]

This interview is awesome. Thank you Boss.❤❤ Busta rhymes is an awesome human being. You spread so much love.❤

[@Yungbeck]

I'm only an hour in but man, another banger episode. Bus is a legend and great story teller, and his voice ofc. cheers ATS all the best

[@TimJoshua1]

I’m glad Busta was aloud to gather his thoughts, and speak. If this was Drink Champs, he’d have been interrupted numerous times.

[@davidcovington1046]

Yeah exactly

[@wrkid2]

Love man! Long interview but needed every second!

[@endlessrage4062]

Damn, Busta never ceases to amaze and impress. Musical prowess aside, he is one special human being. A true role model for all men everywhere. So much love and respect to you, sir. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 All his interviews are required viewing. If only more folk were like him, the world would be a much better place.

[@arlenagreenwood-stevenson8748]

This was a great interview! Thanks for sharing!☺️

[@cryptoclasswithjay]

That Papa San and Lt. Stitchie battle was crazy. I'll never forget watching those battles as a kid.

[@chitownbuck6389]

BUSTA GOT FIRE BREATHING BREATH FOR REAL 😂😂💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@salvadorcisneros471]

1st full episode I have watched and it was all worth it just by listening to Busta stories.

[@quebusiness72k]

BUSTA RHYMES IS A REAL ONE 🎉🎉🎉❤. WE APPRECIATE YOU BUSTA 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@Mooksalini]

Legendary. I just listened to his first 4 albums on my route the other day. Great interview.

[@twoskoops74]

such a beautiful ending to an amazing interview big ups to allthesmoke and Busta Rhymes all legends!

[@theoryoak5618]

Shout out to Stack 5 for the parallel of his rhyme style and the score of a movie! Dope perspective and I totally agree!

[@cblaze662]

One of the best yall have done!!

[@Big10ent]

Top 3 all the smoke interview

[@lisamclaurinholt3196]

You are one of the legendary G.O.A.T.S! Your acting skills are phenomenal and energy is off the hook🎤

[@codypetawabano1017]

This is the first episode I listened to by you guys and yall DELIVERED 💪🏽 gotta love the realness and respect that Busta brings. Could listen to that dude tell stories for hours. Amazing episode

[@michaelrafales2782]

Thank you Bust for all the jewels and gems you continue to give us; for all the bangers, for all the beefs you squashed, and for all the love, peace and happiness you continue to erupt out into the world.

[@LUISSCS813]

Amazing stuff. Congrats on getting the interview and bigger congrats and doing a great job with it.

[@antonioyoung2977]

Lawd have mercy! That was such an enjoyable episode, fellas. Salute to my guys keep em coming. Salute the God Busta Rhymes. Instant classic.

[@williesingletonii2312]

Busta be having the dopest interviews all the time

[@shirleyedwards6913]

This was a awesome interview best of 2024 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯

[@bryancole4022]

This the one we needed! 🔥🙌🙌

[@larryspicerjr3377]

Thanks fellas n much respect to Bus for this classic n legendary interview. So humble n wisdom flowing

[@200FLAIR]

Thank god this man still alive to talk and make music , a true hip hop legend / gawd 🔥 I’m glad he said that bout Eminem cous mfs be fronting on shady man it’s insane He started the dope rap videos And passed the torch to ludacris Travis Scott and dababy 🔥 dude is iconic

[@ReppinCTandATL]

Howie T and Herbie Luv Bug had a crazy run in the 80s and early 90s

[@ronnellhillman7260]

Busta is the best speed rapper ever this was a great interview

[@willray9208]

This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen!

[@BlackCesarTheGod]

Busta was my favorite since the film “higher learning” . He had my neck strained when he came out with the song where they was twirling they neck. 😂 much positive endeavors for this king/god

[@mikhelBrown]

Am so glad this man was my favorite rapper when I was young and still my favorite rapper now that am 40yrs old. Stay safe and keep being inspired to do this rap shit UNC Busta. 💪🏾👑💯

[@DeeperThinkingCommonSenseTv.]

This was incredible,love the Incredible Great Energy,Salute my Brothers 🫡

[@kellytemple4415]

Conversation was fire. Busta.needs to be interviewed many more times. He so.much history that needs to.be shared. One of my favorite artist.

[@missayawk]

Nuff respect to my fellow Taurean ( Janet Jackson too) and Jamerican Busta Rhymes. Great guest and probably the best interview in ATS history ( my personal opinion). Not only the great stories but you felt like Busta was talking to you ( US) because Matt and Stack never interrupted and let the stories flow like they should. 💯 Kudos all around.

[@christinanotarmuzi7794]

This episode is legendary! Keep it up ATS.

[@JynxFreeman]

I never seen Busta open up like this... encouraging and humbling to watch him share stories that we haven't heard. Also...This podcast is clean af... 👌

[@SkyyWalker18]

Amazing interview!

[@finballrolling8511]

Dope interview

[@alexthomas748]

This interview is the best in 2024 so far for ALL THE SMOKE

[@dken1149]

One of the best story tellers, love hearing him speak

[@wiledynamite3890]

This was the dopest interview of Busta Rhymes of all time!!!! Salute King!!!! 👑 👑👑👑

[@jayzelpina1717]

keep bringing the OGs on the podcast we love it 💯💯💯

[@ptwiz4775]

Legendary episode🔥🔥

[@MattHumphrey2408]

Busta doesn’t get the credit he deserves when people talk about all time greats. He is and always has been one of the filthiest to ever do it. And this is a testament to his character and the intricacies that shaped the man that explodes the mic 🎙️ thank you so much!

[@esco200106705]

Authentic NYC swag in all its glory. The hosts cant help but just sit back and observe a genius speak. The legend bussa buss

[@altorre1191]

amazing podcast wtf busta baller :) cool different guest respect #greetz from portugal you rock thx for that great work

[@doriandominguez4506]

Another great interview 🔥

[@corymanning5425]

YOOOOO BLOWN AWAY THAT BIGGIE ACTUALLY HAD A DISS TO PAC.. damn wish we could've heard it raw..

[@isthatdave55]

Good point Stacks Dababy, and Busta have some of the dopest videos in the game

[@ericmcduffie6689]

Dope interview! with the Legend

[@power_man1]

Simply put, this was an incredible episode.

[@310showtime]

This is one of the dopest interviews Salute to y’all 🫡

[@matthewbouley9405]

Man ..I think Busta just changed my life

[@hurricane4500]

I could listen to Busta tell stories all day

[@chrisventura1881]

Busta Bus.🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@herkjackson8040]

Much to Mr.Busta lifetime achievements once again. One of the most iconic infamous artists to ever grace the mic,thebig screen and postive hype. Love you you bro. Stay healthy.