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The 2025 MTV VMAs announced its first wave of performers including Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, Alex Warren, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, and sombr, with Martin receiving the Latin Icon Award and Rhymes the Rock the Bells Visionary Award. The show will air live on September 7 at UBS Arena in New York, hosted by LL Cool J.
The 2025 MTV VMAs will feature performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Alex Warren, J Balvin with DJ Snake, and special awards for Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin, with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar leading nominations. The event will be hosted by LL Cool J and broadcast live from New York's UBS Arena on September 7, 2025.
The MTV Europe Music Awards took place in Manchester, featuring performances and appearances from global artists like K-Pop band Le Sserafim and rapper Busta Rhymes, who received a global icon award. Raye discussed the loss of her songbooks, while Jedward entertained on the red carpet. The event also included a tribute to the late Liam Payne by Rita Ora and saw Tyla win awards for best R&B and Afrobeats, paying homage to Aaliyah with her outfit.
The 30th MTV Europe Music Awards, hosted by Rita Ora in Manchester, celebrated major wins for Taylor Swift, who took home awards for Best Artist, Best US Act, Best Live Act, and Best Video. BTS' Jimin won Best K-pop, while Tyla secured Best R&B and Best Afrobeats. Busta Rhymes received the Global Icon award, and Pet Shop Boys were honored as Pop Pioneers. The event featured performances from artists like Shawn Mendes and Benson Boone, marking a return after last year's cancellation.
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 took place in Manchester, England, celebrating top music talents globally. Taylor Swift emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing four awards including Best Artist and Best Live. Busta Rhymes was honored with the Global Icon award, while the Pet Shop Boys were recognized as Pop Pioneers. Regional awards highlighted artists like Shawn Mendes as Best Canadian Act and Yeri Mua as Best Latin America North Act.
Missy Elliott announces her first-ever headlining tour, Out of This World – The Missy Elliott Experience 2024, featuring support from Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland. The 24-city North American arena tour will kick off on July 4 in Vancouver and include stops in major cities before concluding on August 22 in Rosemont, IL. Tickets will go on sale starting April 12, with a Verizon presale beginning on April 9.
Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland are set to embark on Elliott's first headlining arena tour, "Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience," this summer. The tour, produced by Monami Entertainment and Live Nation, will feature a lineup of legendary artists and promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans. The tour kicks off in Vancouver on July 4 and concludes in Rosemont, Illinois on August 22, with stops in major cities across North America.
Rapper Busta Rhymes revealed that a distressing moment during sex, where he struggled to breathe, motivated him to lose 100 pounds. After experiencing difficulty breathing, Rhymes left the bedroom to compose himself and was later told by his ex that his weight was scaring her. This encounter prompted him to make a lifestyle change and prioritize his health. Rhymes, who had gained weight after his father's death, also faced vocal cord issues due to his weight gain. He is currently focused on getting in shape for an upcoming tour and has adopted a rigorous fitness routine.
Busta Rhymes opens up about his near-death experience in 2019, which was a wake-up call for his deteriorating health. The rapper had reached 340 pounds and was suffering from polyps on his vocal cords, causing severe sleep apnea. After being confronted by his son and experiencing breathing difficulties, Busta decided to prioritize his health. He underwent surgery, lost 100 pounds, and transformed his body through intense workouts and a healthy lifestyle. Now, he is living his best life, with a successful music career, a lifetime-achievement award, and a commitment to self-preservation.
Busta Rhymes was honored with the lifetime achievement award at the BET Awards. The rapper got emotional during his acceptance speech, thanking his peers in the hip-hop community and attributing part of his success to his Black cultural heritage. An energetic tribute to Rhymes followed, featuring a long list of A-listers.
The BET Awards are set to celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop with a star-studded lineup of performers and a tribute by Kid Capri. Patti LaBelle will pay homage to the late Tina Turner, while Busta Rhymes will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event will also feature performances by Chief Keef, E-40, Fat Joe, and more. With seven nominations, including Album of the Year, Drake may make a surprise appearance. The show will be broadcast on multiple networks and livestreamed on BET.com.
The BET Awards will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with a performance-filled show featuring a tribute to hip-hop's most significant moments and a tribute to the late Tina Turner by Patti Labelle. Drake leads the nominations with seven, followed by Lizzo and 21 Savage with five each. Busta Rhymes will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, and several performers will pay tribute to him. Other performers include Chief Keef, Fat Joe, and Tyga. The show will be broadcast on BET, BET HER, and numerous Paramount channels.
50 Cent has announced a 64-date world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. The Final Lap Tour 2023 will feature Busta Rhymes and Jeremih as special guests. The North American leg of the tour will begin on July 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the European leg will start on Sept. 28 in Amsterdam. The album sold 872,000 in its first week on shelves, spearheaded by the No. 1 singles "In Da Club" and "21 Questions."
50 Cent has announced a 64-date international tour, The Final Lap Tour, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. The tour will feature special guest Busta Rhymes and Jeremih for the North American dates. The tour will begin on July 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and will end on November 12 in Birmingham, England. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified 9x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
50 Cent has announced a global tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'." The Final Lap Tour will feature Busta Rhymes as support on all dates and Jeremih on all North American dates. The tour will include stops across North America and Europe, with additional markets expected to be announced soon. The tour will launch on July 21 in Salt Lake City and the European leg will commence on September 28 in Amsterdam. Verified Fan will be used for the North American tour to ensure more tickets get into the hands of fans. VIP packages are also available.