Busta Rhymes Receives Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star With Heartfelt Tribute From Papoose

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Hip-hop powerhouse Busta Rhymes finally added yet another jewel to his crown with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, an occasion worthy of much jubilation. During the ceremony, rapper Papoose honored his lifelong friend with an exalted tribute, calling Busta a “living legend,” who “never hates on nobody,” always giving respect where respect is due. The poster pictured Busta crouched down, eyes smiling side-to-side with joy at the sight of his bit-too-handsome red and black geometric jacket, large black shades resting on his nose, and his hands resting on his star. The vibe was all about joy, an entity that is counted in hip-hop history for more than fifty years.

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The message contained nothing but praises for Busta Rhymes for being so genuine and generous, qualities rarely rewarded in the industry. “It doesn’t get no more genuine than @bustarhymes,” wrote Papoose, then entered a Busta mantra: “The blessings don’t stop so we don’t stop.” The mutual love was extremely clear; Busta himself jumped into the comments and teased his excitement for new music: “Wait till they hear our new shit Almighty!!” The news silenced the fanbase, who were demanding when the music would come out, while also praising the seemingly perfect chemistry shared by the two artists.

That sparked an appreciation mini-reunion for hip-hop in the comments. Someone further described Busta’s infallible consistency, while others praised his classic collaborations, such as a remix with Raekwon. International fans were not shy either, with a Bahamian commenter singing some native praise from the Caribbean. However, it was not a totally smooth ride, as a few aside were probably green with envy: “Why ain’t some of these other dudes from Busta’s era get the same shine?” But the respect being paid is just for a career that runs 30-plus years strong, without ever dropping an ounce of ill will.

This occasion is just getting deeper with all that is happening around it. The hip-hop titan has existed since the early ’90s, but a few of his fans are saying it is high time for the man to receive this tribute, with one saying, “So many got one before him is unimaginable,” the statement being echoed across the internet. From that insane fast flow that flows through him, to that crazy energy that flows through his stage presence, to his biggest respect coming from that of relevance, from the ’90s all the way to now, Busta Rhymes is an influence from day one. And now, it is literally in stone.

The Walk of Fame congratulation surely represents a win not only for Busta but for the hip-hop culture as a whole, signaling that the earliest giants of the genre are finally being formally recognized at the mainstream level. Judging from Papoose’s little teaser, the balance of power might just be shifting ever so slightly in favor of Busta, hence, power that he is not going to waste in the least bit. As aforementioned, the blessings really just don’t stop.

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So, here’s to Busta Rhymes-an emcee of an insanely talented duo, an icon, and ever florescing Hollywood royalty. The star was definitely due to him, but knowing him, that is probably just one stop on a very long road he’s still building for the whole gang. From the comments, it seems like the whole world is raring to go for whatever is coming out of his camp next. Additionally, Busta has even dropped a fiery theme song for his latest endeavors.