Busta Rhymes has been completely caught off guard after a fan decided to sing to him for his birthday in a very unconventional fashion.
While attending the Gordon Parks Foundation Gala on Tuesday (May 23) in New York, singer Nia Drummond sung Happy Birthday to the Brooklyn rap veteran, whose birthday was on May 20.
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To Busta’s surprise, Drummond sung the widely recognizable song in an opera-like fashion. As soon as she starting singing, Busta’s eyes got wide and he immediately stopped her and looked around the room as if he was being pranked.
“What the fuck going on?” Busta said. “What the fuck? I definitely wasn’t expecting that. Start over. Start over. Start over. Gimme ya hand.”
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Once Nia Drummond started singing again, Busta Rhymes was in total disbelief the entire time with each vocal inflection she executed. Busta thanked her on Instagram after she posted the video a few days later.
“You are incredible Queen @niadrummond [palms up emoji],” Busta Rhymes wrote. “Thank you for the amazing Bday love. [heart emoji].
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— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) May 27, 2023
Busta Rhymes isn’t just receiving his flowers while he can smell them from fans. Recently, it was revealed that Pharrell, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz are to oversee production on his new album. Once this was announced, Swizz Beatz decided to hop on Instagram May 14 and give the Brooklyn rap veteran his flowers for his unique musical style, electric stage presence and long and decorated career in Hip Hop.
“This is a Busta Rhymes appreciation post,” the super-producer said while on a boat. “My brother’s been doing this so long, from Leaders of the New School … to headlining every major festival, tour, show. Leaders was the ’80s and Busta’s been kicking ass since [then].
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“It’s 2023. My bro got all new deals, all new music coming out. I just want to take the time to say I appreciate my brother Busta Rhymes for his longevity, his distinctive style, voice. I wish everybody a long career like Busta Rhymes. He’s the biggest deal.”
He continued: “Him and Spliff Star don’t play no games on that stage doing older songs and new songs. He’s boxed with the best of ’em. He’s been on the charts with the best of ’em. And one week he was on the stage with Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige — that’s just one week!
“Cheers to my brother Busta Rhymes for life. Wait until you hear this new music this man got. The album executive produced by Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Pharrell. Wrap your face around what that’s gonna sound like.”
Busta confirmed the news in the comments section and further fueled excitement by claiming his upcoming project will “shift the culture.”
“I Guess it’s Time!!!! You let the cat out the bag huh King???!!!!! SWWWWWIIIZZZYYYY!!!” he wrote. “I love you and appreciate beyond description King!! Our years of friendship and being brothers cannot be described in words!!
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“Wait till they hear how we are going to SHIFT THE CULTURE with this album Executive Produced my you @timbaland @pharrell & myself King!! It’s been an incredible process doing this every step of the way with you Kings and we ain’t Stoppin’ NO TIME SOON!!”
