Busta Rhymes Talks Performing At 30th Annual Essence Festival | The View

The hip-hop legend shares what inspired his latest album, talks collaborating with Janet Jackson and is joined by Essence CEO Caroline Wanga to discuss the cultural impact of the festival.
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[@hayesmoses7754]

Busta’s voice is iconic!

[@PanAfricanist-ct3we]

He couldn't even hide it for the masked singer...i recognized it from the jump

[@lampking4610]

Joy caught the chills

[@rashodlewis2918]

💯

[@LADYDIVAful]

His voice demands attention!💎

[@zackwilliams9912]

He should be receiving the rock and roll hall of fame and the Kennedy center honors in a few years for his contributions to the culture of hip hop. His innovative music videos alongside with Missy Elliott forever changed the game of rap.

[@MickeyArce]

give it time! :)

[@domoniqueborden2894]

He is

[@hampdoomtv4998]

@@domoniqueborden2894 kzbin.infoq4gyjXDecSI?si=tpdzShtalHNW9H5K

[@britneyspears8286]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ms.t3039]

My favorite rapper always!

[@humanform5354]

Busta shouting out his heritage every chance he gets. Nuff Respect 🇯🇲

[@mysticIvy324]

I LOVE how he TAKES HIS TIME when he speaks. He sounds so genuine ❤

[@onelovex7138]

Busta is so humble

[@XcellTheArtist-1of1]

Busta’s speaking VOICE needs to be in movies. Some producer needs to create a character for him!

[@joanneweiss3864]

Watching that 50th anniversary of rap event I got into the early rap icons now that I'm retired & checking out all new genres to me and all the famous ones, so many passed already, he's unbelievable! Was thinking also need him to narrate so Audible books on music so I can listen as going to sleep😉😁

[@bravecoldwater9061]

He voiced a character on the show “The Boondocks”

[@virgilgeorge6375]

@@bravecoldwater9061 He was also the voice of Tommy's Reptar wagon on Rugrats.

[@excellencereyes77]

Love how he hugged each of the ladies....he's is so sweet and tender

[@mrsse1121]

Yeah that was epic respect

[@datswassup07]

I’m seeing him for the first time next month with Missy Elliot and Ciara and I can’t wait. I’ve always loved me some Busta

[@myrlinebastien3574]

Me 2 in august in Mtl

[@hampdoomtv4998]

@@myrlinebastien3574 kzbin.infoq4gyjXDecSI?si=tpdzShtalHNW9H5K

[@thelmabryant3742]

Me too in Fort Worth!

[@s.b9679]

He's working with the female artist wow THAT IS AMAZING he's a real one for that👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿💪🏿🤴🏿

[@Shea2432]

Love Busta SO MUCH!! Absolute ICON!! 💜

[@gillianmilne8364]

Busta has a seriously sexy speaking voice...

[@zoe6723]

reminds me of the actor Bokeem Woodbine

[@melindamcafee1728]

Yes he does, a James Earl Jones kinda voice.

[@wileyjohnson5681]

No Not Bokeem Woodbine

[@HH-gv8mx]

He sounds just like Wendy Williams’s ex-husband

[@FG-xc5qj]

@@zoe6723Bokeem’s voice is not deep. 😅

[@saleemahfareed4495]

Congratulations to Busta Rhymes 😊

[@davidatobin]

This is when a segment needs 2 segments!!!❤

[@johnwebb2442]

Love and respect for Hip Hop/Rap legend Busta Rhymes.

[@undisputedtruth6176]

Rap/ hip hop vulture

[@onlyest3921]

He shows much love for his counterparts!! Great energy 🫶🏽

[@allthingstravon21]

That voiceeeeeeeee

[@Girlforaction]

Party over here. Woo hah got you all in check- are my favorite hits from him. Jamaica (JA) 🇯🇲 stand up. Big up.

[@drudd6930]

He's a great story teller. Love that he gives props to Angie

[@zanthus7]

Attending an Essence Festival has always been on my bucket list.

[@intodaysepisode...]

I could listen to Busta read the alphabet! Laaawdt! That man's voice is EVERYTHING!

[@bencromwell707]

Busta Rhymes in a word #Iconic

[@freddied4194]

That Voice!!!!!

[@jamesbrown5739]

We need to see more hip-hop artists on these types of shows daytime so that other people who are not familiarized with the style or these people can be acquainted❤👏🏿

[@sherrygravitt714]

I loved Whoop's 😍 🥰 hair today ❤

[@MatthewsFav]

@sherrygravitt714, looks like she twining with Sunny

[@melindamcafee1728]

I hadn't noticed until I read your message. It's different and looks great.

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Me too! I love it on her.

[@MsMama-xc4vw]

I LOVE, I mean LOVE Busta's voice. He is one of my favorite rappers, and his videos are epic.

[@alex90andru]

I love Busta Rhymes he is one of my favorites artists ❤❤❤

[@saifhasan4481]

Janet jackson, Busta rhymes. Legend s, legends

[@SS-ii6nz]

Busta is the voice of Hip Hop. Great interview, and congratulations on all of his success and achievements. 😎

[@coreenacorbett9576]

Busts Rhymes, Timberland, Pharrell and Swizz beats on one boat is music masterpiece, creativity and vision these guys especially Timberland his beats are insane and Missy Elliot love the fact her and Janet Jackson are best friends their friendship is so beautiful.

[@britney-leejohnson9572]

I think he needs to write a book about his life

[@LADYDIVAful]

Drink Champs interview with Busta was absolutely captivating. He should definitely write a book about how he triumphed over depression.🏆

[@dakotac180]

Busta is truly a wizard I've seen him live, man is true black uncle joy. That yacht combination is crazy.

[@BrooklynLilly]

Such a thoughtful gentle giant🎉

[@o13sweetboy]

I don't know about that?

[@undisputedtruth6176]

He’s a culture vulture

[@magicalpodium]

This guy's spirit is contagious. He is speaking so much positive vibes on his contemporaries in the industry.

[@IMHTP]

Getting Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, and Timabaland in one room is a rapper's dream.

[@s.b9679]

Better than that tired trio of snoop Dre and Queen 50 the creep squad

[@IMHTP]

@@s.b9679 Who hurt you

[@s.b9679]

@@IMHTP ya mama, she left without saying bye this morning 😭

[@s.b9679]

@@IMHTP dang you're that sensitive I was agreeing with your dumb behind what about my comment says something offensive towards you, get a grip lil girl🙄✌🏿

[@s.b9679]

@IMHTP dang you're that sensitive I was agreeing with your dumb behind what about my comment says something offensive towards you, get a grip lil girl🙄✌🏿

[@gofrenchy]

The two guys that the camera pans by in the intro LOL

[@amirini24]

They looked deeply invested and involved 😂

[@princessm.5959]

Lol 😂😂😂 they were stuck and awestruck

[@disconnexionsdotcom]

"Is that really him?" "I think it is"

[@rashodlewis2918]

0:43

[@TrishT]

You can tell when Whoopi really loves a guest. She's all smiles!

[@quesadilla79]

Im glad hes still out there singing with ciara missy and timbaland

[@britney-leejohnson9572]

I enjoyed this interview so much.

[@melindamcafee1728]

Essence is 30 years old!❤❤❤

[@Klgray7373]

No sis the Essence FEST is 30 years old!!! Essence the Magazine is 55!!! 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@melindamcafee1728]

@@Klgray7373 thanks for the update.

[@Klgray7373]

@@melindamcafee1728 no problem! I love history. Fun fact! Essence Fest was started to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the magazine. It was supposed to be a one year fest but NOLA is soooo good to US

[@eg3229]

✨️Can we take a moment to acknowledge Ms. Woopi Goldberg is aging backwards and I am here for it! ✨️😅

[@shedrickwilliams3015]

You always do when you lose weight. She looks amazing. Congrats on the weight loss.

[@luisrojo822]

She look her age hun

[@JulieDiaz-gm9zo]

Busta just looks fabulous, and that voice!

[@dwandascott3947]

I HAVE A CRUSH ON BUSTA, BUST & JANET❤❤❤🎶🎼💪🏿

[@shawnthompson940]

BUSTA!!!❤❤❤

[@DD58-fj7or]

I enjoyed this interview

[@DavidRichardson95]

I watched this live earlier while I was getting ready for work. You really don't see a lot of hip hop (especially rappers) on daytime television in general. This was fire!!

[@BrooklynLilly]

Good to hear and see Busta. BIG UPS TO BUS❤️

[@waltermartinez5372]

I Know What You Want (2003) song by Busta Rhymes that one was my favorite back then when it first came out. It still holds up well even now

[@orvillehenry6479]

That smile says it all

[@roxyroy09]

Love love love this legend!!!!! Please continue to give him his flowers 💐 while he can still smell them❤

[@MsWandaVee3422]

Yessss New Orleans⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@Chichi.S]

Love Busta, blessings 😘💕💕💕

[@ameromar9693]

WHAT IT IS RIGHT NOW! YOU GOTTA GET LOAD OF THIS. When I think of hip hop, I think of Busta Rhymes.

[@s.b9679]

This WAS THE perfect time for him to come out

[@imanbrown-winer2793]

???

[@s.b9679]

@@imanbrown-winer2793 you're late to the party sweetheart, go look it up🙄

[@MarkDaugherty-xw1eq]

Yesterday was the best show for the View. Thank U Over 25+ years 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@maviswiggins4912]

Busta Rhymes, you are one of the greatest! I have gone to the Essence Festival for 5 years and I enjoy every minute of the cultural and its environment.

[@armandoucles5346]

Busta Rhymes is hands down one of the all time greatest rappers ever. His flow is unreal and I would be so star struck meeting him. Also, "What's It Gonna Be" with the legendary Janet Jackson is such a classic.

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Love him! Oklahoma here.❤

[@Canyiva]

I wish he would be a narrator for a long podcast documentary because...the voice, honey!!!!

[@cdl2108]

I love me some Busta 🥰❤🥰❤ That voice…yes!

[@joyo8776]

Busta should be the one of the most successful voice over artist. His voice is sooo distinct!

[@MultiGreenG]

I'm excited for this album. Didn't know he was releasing a collaboration album.

[@patrickavid1974]

The barry white of hip hop

[@-amosc.presley-7192]

Busta Rhymes gots a new song with Spice not ice spice but Spice.

[@debbiefletcher-bryant5413]

Loooovvvvveeeee Him!!!!

[@ritchiebarbier729]

I'm a huge fan of busta rhymes!

[@biggmonie]

I'm going next year!! Mark my words.

[@theresawright1347]

Your hair cut is sharp. Coodoos to the barber

[@kl.8992]

Brooklyn's Finest!!! Sidenote, the hip-hop community has been way too silent on Diddy.

[@dripdibi3000]

I bet he got hair paint 🎨 on Whoopi and the panel faces 😂

[@elmonte-xt2wd]

love this guy

[@shawnskyeviews]

This man is so fascinating!

[@simplynea333]

Boy that Ozempic doing wonders!!!!

[@brycedelano6518]

The lady from Essence explains it very well ...

[@KayNew_14]

The CEO!! Caroline Wanga is very articulate and captivating speaker

[@austinleodecker]

I don't like that, Ms. Whoopi Goldberg interrupted Madam President & CEO of Essence Festival Caroline Wanga

[@MaeloskyReyes]

Bus a bus is Royalty at its finest

[@jdorsette]

It’s the black hair dye for me

[@diamondrenee4078]

Look at my intelligent handsome black king

[@jessicaT12345]

very great interview.

[@ismaelnegrillo5329]

I been listening his music since the early 90s (Case of the P.T.A) Still the best

[@bransonbelcher4931]

Busta Rhymes is going to have in the hall of fame for sure and Busta Rhymes will be remembered forever as one of the greatest artists ever and Busta Rhymes is going to always be remembered as one of the most iconic rappers of all times in the music business and Busta Rhymes is legendary for being the most iconic rapper of all time

[@Skynet2425]

He is not only Hip Hop royalty; he is American royalty.

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

The growth and development of Busta is monumental

[@francine4651]

Yesss❤❤

[@jackstar6018]

I went to my first Essence Festival when Inwas 18 in the summer of 2000. Mary J Blidge was the headliner. I can't believe that was 24 year ago. Where does the time go???

[@MrTraveller.]

New album 💿 is next level

[@thelaurels13]

Busta is a legend. 👏

[@socialstudiesextralessons377]

I love how proud he is of his Jamaican heritage

[@rickybrown3912]

Bustas hair game😂😂😂

[@joanneweiss3864]

Watching that 50th anniversary of rap event I got into the early rap icons now that I'm retired & checking out all new genres to me and all the famous ones, so many passed already, he's unbelievable! Was thinking also need him to narrate so Audible books on music so I can listen as going to sleep😉😁

[@Addihawas]

He is the king❤

[@kristinenyinna1827]

Busta should do some voiceover work!

[@armoriya]

Busta got the HP printer ink hairline.

[@225gifted_friend6]

Congratulations to New Orleans. I love my city.

[@rayanmckenzie2670]

Always represent 🇯🇲

[@swankhood]

My favorite rapper of all time!!!!!

[@teenicholson7801]

Come on Sis 💪 Black Magic 🖤 🖤🖤🖤

[@BrooklynLilly]

{{{ICONIC VOICE}}}

[@deanbarnette1602]

🖤💎🖤💎🖤💎🖤💎🖤

[@mvelazquez5442]

LEGEND 🫡🙌🏻

[@CharlesLouisRosario]

Who’s here after Busta called out folks sitting around at Essence Fest. 😂

[@samuelpaz3393]

He put his preference where my eyes can see and he is Zesty 4sure!!! Even Ray Charles can see it.

[@BabyDoll-pw7wv]

❤Busta so fineeee!!😅