Busta Rhymes Urges Audience to Put Down Phones During Essence Festival Set

Busta Rhymes Calls Out Audience Members for Being Glued to Their Phones During Essence Festival Performance

During his electrifying performance at the Essence Festival this past weekend, Busta Rhymes took a moment to address the audience and urge them to put down their phones and engage in the moment.

The veteran rapper expressed his frustration with the amount of people in the crowd who were more focused on capturing the moment on their devices rather than truly experiencing it. “Fuck them cameraphones too,” he exclaimed. “Let’s get back to interacting like humans. Put them weird-ass devices down. I ain’t from that era. Them shits don’t control the soul. Fuck your phone.”

Not stopping there, Busta also called out those who were seated during his performance, demanding that they get up and join in the energy of the show. “Thirty-three years of doing this shit, I ain’t used to n-ggas sitting down at my show. I don’t give a fuck. All age groups, get your ass up now,” he declared.

Despite his frustrations with the audience’s behavior, Busta recently received some exciting news that lifted his spirits. It was announced that he will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside other iconic entertainers like Prince, The Isley Brothers, and Jane Fonda.

In response to the news, Busta took to Instagram to express his gratitude and excitement, emphasizing that the blessings keep coming and he will never stop working hard. With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the horizon, Busta Rhymes is undoubtedly on a high and ready to continue making waves in the entertainment industry.